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Are Pests Bugging Around Your Dream House?


Total Pest Control professionals have got you covered!


Want to know more about pests?


Various harmful species of pests prefer to infest Australian houses throughout the year or in specific seasons. These pests not only destroy the construction of a house but also damage the health of family members. Some pests prefer to work in daylight and some at night when none is watching. You have to continuously search for the pest infestation symptoms to live a healthy life. Otherwise, if you have a mindset of ‘out of sight, out of mind’ you will invite trouble for pocket, property and family.


Release your stress with the professional exterminators from Total Pest Control Shepparton who have sufficient knowledge about pests and their nests. We provide you with flagship pest control Tocumwal, pest control Wangaratta, pest control Yarrawonga and pest control Numurkah to eliminate the current attack of a specific pest and also to prevent future infestations.


Total Pest Control Shepparton inspects the whole property and lets you know which species of pests have taken over your house. Trust a good hand and let the experts take care of your house with long-lasting results.


6 harmful pests commonly found in living spaces:


  • Spiders

  • Cockroach

  • Termite

  • Rodent

  • Ant

  • Flea


12 frequent places for pests to hide in your living space


  • Basement

  • Roof

  • Patio

  • Garden fence and poles

  • Bathroom

  • Garage

  • Wooden floors

  • Electric wires

  • Wooden furniture

  • Holes and cracks on walls

  • Kitchen especially under the sink and cupboard

  • Garbage debris



15 signs to look out for pest infestation


  • Small and medium holes in the wooden walls

  • Cobwebs in dark and unused spaces

  • Pungent odour from different corners of the house

  • Faint noises behind the walls

  • Teeth marks on food packages

  • Moulds beside the door and window

  • Messy cupboard

  • Mud trails across the room

  • Swollen woody floor

  • Different shaped small droppings on the floor or beside windows

  • Chewing and gnawing noises at night

  • The sudden view of a fully grown pest roaming around the house

  • A trail of ants on the floor or wall

  • Decayed corners of wooden furniture

  • Frequent disturbance in electricity


Pest infestation has 5 effects on your health


  • Fecal matter behind the wall or on the corner of the floor contaminate the air to breathe which leads to allergic reactions, breathing problems and asthma

  • Food contamination can lead to severe health problems like diarrhea, stomach aches and fever

  • Salmonella, E. coli and Lyme disease are common in households caused by the rats and mice

  • Fire hazard for the family because the rodents and termites feed on electric wires to keep their teeth from growing long

  • The spread of bacteria can lead to severe skin infections and internal health problems


6 preventive measures to be taken after pest control treatment


  • Always ensure to clean debris and garbage bins

  • Regularly maintain the water pipes around the house to prevent leakage

  • Make sure to use air-tight containers for safe and healthy food

  • Frequently use a vacuum cleaner to clean the corners of the floors and walls

  • Do not leave any unattended spot in the house including the attic and basement

  • Ensure an antibacterial liquid soap to clean the floors with to prevent the future resurgence of pests



With Total Pest Control beside you, worry less about how to manage the pests in your property. Trust the good hands of the experts who will inspect the entire area, detect the root area of the specific pest and use non-toxic chemicals to eradicate the pest as soon as possible. Your healthy home is the no.1 priority of pest control Tocumwal, pest control Wangaratta, pest control Yarrawonga and pest control Numurkah with complete hygiene and safety precautions.


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