Termites - Termites are tiny ant-like crawling insects that eat wood. These pests are small and white in colour. They like to hide inside wood wooden beams, walls, or furniture and go undetected for a long time. The only way to know you have a termite problem is to probe or lift wood to look for hollow spots. Sometimes, people only realize they have a termite infestation when there’s already a swarm of them, or there are already sizable damages to property. For this reason, Australians spend billions of dollars every year in property damages due to termite infestations, and property owners spend as well on termite treatment and prevention.

Cockroaches - Cockroaches are a type of pest that is found all over Oakville. Cockroaches are incredibly resourceful and resilient. They can live anywhere; they eat anything, and they breed under almost any condition. Even in the cleanest homes, cockroaches can exist. They find food and water almost anywhere, and they will find a way into your property by crawling through doors, windows, and pipes. They also enter through holes or cracks or by hitching a ride in any object you bring into your space, like bags, packages, etc.

Spiders - Spiders are small eight-legged arachnids that feed on insects. They’re also some of the most prevalent pests found in Australian properties. They usually build webs in dark, untouched corners of rooms. Because they prey on other insects, 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 give people a good scare. Arachnophobia or fear of spiders is one of the most common phobias in the world.

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, the Australian property owners billions of dollars in damages alone.

Bed Bugs - Bed bugs are small, brown parasites that feed on animal or human blood. They are tiny and flat, so they can easily slip into mattresses, headboards, or bed frames and go unnoticed for a long time. Bed bugs like to come out and bite people at night to feed on their blood. After feeding, bed bugs can leave behind itchy welts on the skin. These can be mistaken for skin rash or allergies, making it harder to detect whether one has bed bugs in their home.