Ants in Queanbeyan needn’t be a hassle. The experts at Queanbeyan Pest Control Group will identify the ant species causing problems, then use a suitable insecticide to disrupt the nest or colony. Many people are unaware that no single insecticide kills all ant species (this explains why DIY solutions aren’t always successful).

Problematic ants in Queanbeyan include the black house ant, white-footed house ant, Argentine ant, sugar / carpenter ant, bull ant, and meat ant. Ignoring an ant infestation can lead to food contamination, dug holes around structural timbers, and bacterial infections in humans. Ants can carry staphylococcus, E. coli, shigella, salmonella, and streptococcus.

Rats and mice are an annoying part of Queanbeyan’s urban environment. As nocturnal creatures, they can be difficult to spot during the day; however, they leave ample evidence of their crimes. Rats and mice are born scavengers, which carry disease, gnaw on household materials (to file their teeth), and attract snakes. Put simply, rats and mice in Queanbeyan are bad news.

The most common rats and mice found in Queanbeyan are the black rat (Rattus rattus), brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), field mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus), and house mouse (Mus musculus). All these rodents can transmit hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), salmonellosis, tularemia, leptospirosis, rat-bite fever, and typhus fever (via fleas) to humans.

Cockroaches are easy to find in many Queanbeyan kitchens and bathrooms. As omnivores, cockroaches eat almost anything, including food scraps, plants, pet food, and faeces. Cockroaches are nocturnal – meaning you’re more likely to catch them in the act at night. Pesticide gel baits are required to deal with cockroaches in Queanbeyan.

Problematic cockroaches in Queanbeyan include the German cockroach, Australian cockroach, American cockroach, and Oriental cockroach. Cockroaches can carry bacteria, including salmonella, staphylococcus, and streptococcus. In addition, cockroaches can transmit the polio virus and trigger asthma attacks. It’s fair to say that the only good cockroach is a dead one.

The Redback and Eastern Mouse Spider are the most dangerous spiders in Queanbeyan. Other harmful spiders in Queanbeyan are the Wolf Spider, Huntsman, White-tailed Spider, and Black House Spider. Although spiders have their good points (they eat other insects), they pose a risk to children, the elderly, and people susceptible to anaphylaxis (an extreme allergic reaction).

Although Funnel-web spiders are rare in Queanbeyan, they sometimes hide in firewood and timber deliveries from the coast. The slightly smaller male Funnel-web is more dangerous than the female. Male Funnel-webs can be highly aggressive when disturbed and can bite repeatedly. The key to avoiding spider bites is to shake out clothes / shoes and be careful where you place your hands.

The most dangerous wasps in Queanbeyan are the European wasp, social wasp (yellow jacket), Asian paper wasp, and common paper wasp. These wasps can sting a human repeatedly and trigger anaphylaxis (an allergic reaction). The European wasp is arguably the most aggressive wasp species, and its ground-based nest should be dealt with by a pest control professional in Queanbeyan.

Queanbeyan Pest Control Group specialises in the elimination of wasps in Queanbeyan. Our pest controllers can deal with wasp nests situated in walls, roof cavities, floors, and in the ground. If you discover nibble marks on your internal plaster walls, wasps may be the culprit. A clean kitchen or food preparation area can deter wasps in the first place.