Troubleshooting: Organising a pest inspection

You don't need to wait until you have a problem with household pests to arrange for a pest controller to inspect your property. While some pests can leave obvious signs of their presence, others are not so easy to spot, which is where a professional inspection comes into its own. It's almost always a case of better safe than sorry (not to mention prevention's better than cure). Pests No More lets you know the steps to finding a licensed pest controller.

Pest inspection options

Having decided to play it safe, your next step in organising a pest inspection is to source advice on the various types of control programs from several pest control companies and then use this information to establish your particular needs. Generally speaking though, it's a good idea to organise a pest inspection if:

• You have never had an inspection done
• You intend to purchase or sell a property (real estate agents can organise inspections for you but you can also do so independently)
• You live in a high risk area regarding certain pests

Regardless of your reasons, it will probably be one of the wisest decisions you make; given the Australian climate and tendency for pest problems, there's a good chance that not taking action now could lead to regret later.

Locating a licensed pest inspector

Pest control businesses can be found in just about every area and many of the larger companies have branches in several locations. A good first step would be searching the Pests No More pest control business directory where you can find a local company near you easily and contact them directly. Another option is to check the Yellow Pages. Some companies will come out to visit your business or home in an emergency and provide a swift solution to your pest problem, should the issue get to a critical stage. However, if you're requiring just an inspection and check for problems, you can book appointments with most companies online or over the phone.

If you're in doubt, at the very least it's a good idea to discuss your situation over the phone with a qualified expert. Beyond that, organising to have a pest inspection will help you to establish the best on-going program to keep your property free from damaging pests.