Termites - Termites are white ant-like pests that feed on wood. They burrow into wood crevices or hide within wooden beams, walls, or furniture and can go unnoticed for a long time. People only detect a termite infestation when they probe or lift wood for hollow spots. If not, property owners discover termite infestations only when a swarm of them or sizable damages to the property has occurred. Such damages cost Australians billions of dollars every year, and property owners spend billions as well on termite treatment and prevention.

Cockroaches - Cockroaches are a type of brown pest found all over the world. Cockroaches are incredibly resourceful and resilient; they can crawl, and they can also fly. They can live anywhere; they eat anything, and they breed in virtually any environment. They don’t only exist in dirty properties, though they are more common there. Even the cleanest homes can have cockroaches since these pests will find a way to get food or water wherever they can. They can also enter by crawling through doors, windows, and pipes or hitching a ride in any object you bring into your space.

Spiders - Spiders are eight-legged arachnids which are some of the most prevalent pests found in Australian properties. They like to build webs in the dark, untouched corners of rooms, and they prey on other insects. This means they aren’t the worst pests to have around. However, they are still unwelcome in our homes and offices. Not only are their webs unsightly and dirty, but they also are some of the most feared creatures in the world. Not to mention, they can bite if provoked, causing mild rashes or serious poisoning, depending on their species.

Rats - Rats are a kind of medium-sized rodents with long tails. They have huge front teeth, and they gnaw on almost anything. This means they can easily chew through plastic and wood. Sometimes, they can also damage weaker metals and thinner concrete. Because of this, rat infestations can cause holes in pipes and broken wires, resulting in water leakage, electricity disruptions, and sometimes, even fires. Rats also eat almost anything they come across. And because they are dirty and carry disease with them, if people accidentally eat food that rats have contaminated, they will become sick and require medical attention. For these reasons, rats are some of the most destructive pests to have. Every year, they cost Australian property owners billions of dollars in damages alone.

Bed bugs - Bed bugs are small parasites usually found in bed fixtures that feed on animal or human blood. They bite people at night when people sleep; they drink blood, during which they become engorged. After feeding, they skitter away, leaving behind itchy welts on the skin. Because bed bugs are usually hiding in bed fixtures, and the side effects of their bite can resemble allergies, they can go unnoticed for long periods of time.