Eco-Friendly Pest Control: How We Protect Your Family and the Environment

Concerns about the safety of pest control products are understandable. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines prevention, monitoring and targeted treatment to reduce unnecessary product use.

What is Integrated Pest Management?

IPM is a sustainable approach to pest control that prioritises non-chemical methods first and uses pesticides only when necessary, at the minimum effective dose, in the most targeted way possible.

The IPM hierarchy is: 1. Prevention — removing conditions that attract and sustain pests 2. Physical controls — sealing entry points, removing harborage, installing deterrents 3. Biological controls — where applicable and commercially available 4. Chemical controls — using the safest, most targeted product in the appropriate formulation

Questions to ask about products

Ask the appointed operator which products it proposes to use, why they are appropriate and what preparation or re-entry instructions apply.

We favour gel baits and crack and crevice applications over broad surface sprays wherever possible. Gel baits are applied in tiny quantities directly into harbourage areas, reducing overall chemical use while maximising effectiveness at the pest.

Safety for Children and Pets

We advise clients on appropriate preparation and post-treatment precautions for each treatment type. For most treatments, the property can be reoccupied within 2–4 hours once treated surfaces are dry. We clearly explain any specific precautions required for treatments in properties with young children, pregnant women, elderly residents or pets.

Rodent Control Without Secondary Poisoning

Rodenticides can carry a risk of secondary poisoning to predators. Ask the appointed operator about proofing, trapping, bait security and measures to protect non-target species.

Treatment choices should be confirmed after inspection by the appointed operator.