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Ant Removal Service

Do you have a parade of ants marching through your home?
Are you concerned you might have termites in your building?
Get your ant problem under control with Bena Pest Management available throughout the Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula, Wilson Prom area.

We are an established and certified pest control service which can get rid of any variety of ants from your Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula, Wilson Prom home.

Why are there ants in my home?

There are many reasons why you might have an infestation of ants in your home or business, below is a list of the most common types of ants we are called into manage. We remove all types of ants by locating, treating and dismantling the nest.

Argentine Ant: This is an introduced species of ant native to South America. A small brown ant that follows food trails long distances with a preference for sweet things. Argentine ants are likely to be the ones trailing across your kitchen bench.

Black House Ant: Black, shiny, and slightly larger than the Argentine ant, as the name suggests this native species thrives in houses and can often be found around the kitchen or in the garbage.

Fire Ant: This is a stinging ant and as the name suggests, a sting from a fire ant produces a painful sensation similar to being burned. These ants are a coppery brown and tend to be found in the garden. A fire ant nest is a distinctive mound nest which can be up to 40cm in height.

Garden Ant: A large, shiny black ant found in gardens across Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula, Wilson Prom. This ant produces no sting and tends to follow trails around sweet food.

Odorous House Ant: This is another type of small brown or black ant which likes to cohabit with humans. This ant like sugary foods as well as pet food. It is easy to identify this ant as it produces a coconut smell when crushed.

White Ant (Termite): A homeowner’s nightmare, these are small white ants which feed off dead plant matter and can cause serious structural damage to your home. The presence of termites is often concealed as they feed from inside the wood but tell-tale signs of white ants include shelter tubes (light brown, narrow tubes around 10mm in width) across walls and foundations, subterranean tunnels in soil, earthen packing on foundation walls and in some cases a noises made by the soldier ants tapping on wood. If you see or suspect you have termites contact us immediately.

Cockroach Removal Service

One of the most common household pests encountered in Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula, Wilson Prom, cockroaches are widely despised for their swift movements, sheer stealth and ability to spread disease. Plus, they’re remarkably tough – they have been known to survive for up to a month without food, and can stay active on very limited resources. Creepy.

How do I recognise a cockroach infestation?

These pesky creatures are nocturnal, and usually become active after dark: they tend to hide in small crevices or gaps, and are incredibly adaptable when it comes to their environment.

They are also attracted to food, and will eat anything, from paper and packaging, to fabrics and animal matter. As nocturnal creatures, they will usually head out on the hunt for food after dark, making it even harder for you to identify an infestation.

If you cannot spot cockroaches themselves, here are a few things to look out for:

  • Droppings: they leave a dust of black droppings 1mm wide
  • Smear marks: these will appear on wall to floor junctions or horizontal surfaces, particularly if there is an abundance of water.
  • Shed skin: they shed their skin around five to eight times
  • Damage to items (even books or leather)
  • An unusual, musty odour

How do I recognise a cockroach infestation?

Well, yes. They’re responsible for the transmission of human disease (such as salmonella), as they live and breed in areas in which food is prepared – it is therefore crucial that your home or workplace is free from cockroach infestation, as they are renowned for spreading disease. Cockroaches have been known to cause allergic reactions, dysentery and asthma in some.

Termite Pest Removal Service & Inspections

You can choose to eliminate termites by using over-the-counter chemicals and bug sprays, but the effect will only be temporary. The best way to permanently eradicate termite infestation is by hiring pest control experts to eliminate any termite infestation and prevent infestations from coming back.

Every termite has its role in the colony, from the king and queen through to soldiers and workers. There is a strong interdependence between these roles to help the colony survive. Worker termites are the engine room of the colony, and are the only ones that can digest timber. They feed the other termites by regurgitating the wood in liquid form.

They tend to be about 3 to 4mm long, wingless, and soft and creamy in colour. Soldiers are a fair bit larger, with pinchers for attacking and orange heads. These are the ones that rush out when the nest has been breached, guarding the nest while workers take care of the repairs.

Bena Pest Management are experts in termite inspections & termite removal all over Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula, Wilson Prom so contact us today for an unbetable quote & service.

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