ATPMS Pest Control

🪳 Why Humidity Drives Bugs Indoors

Cockroaches

Thrive in warm, moist environments

Storms flood drains and garden areas, pushing them inside

Drawn to kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, and roof voids

Ants

Rain destroys underground colonies

Workers relocate the nest to dry wall cavities, under tiles, or inside cupboards

Humidity increases food scent trails, making your home easier to find

✅ Prevention Strategies (Before & During Storm Season)
1. Seal Entry Points

Silicone seal cracks in skirting boards, window frames, and brickwork

Install door seals and weather stripping

Repair torn flyscreens

Seal gaps around plumbing pipes

2. Control Moisture

Use dehumidifiers or air conditioning

Fix leaking taps and pipes immediately

Ensure gutters and downpipes drain away from the house

Improve subfloor ventilation

3. Eliminate Food Sources

Store pantry goods in airtight containers

Wipe down benches nightly

Take rubbish out daily

Avoid pet food left out overnight

🐜 Immediate Treatment Options
For Ants

Use slow-acting ant baits (liquid or gel) so workers carry poison back to the nest

Avoid surface sprays first — they scatter colonies

Clean scent trails with vinegar solution

For Cockroaches

Gel baits placed under sinks, behind fridges, and inside cupboards

Boric acid dust in wall cavities (light application only)

Sticky traps to monitor activity

Avoid overusing aerosol sprays — they push roaches deeper into walls

🌧️ Storm-Season Yard Maintenance (Very Important in QLD)

Trim vegetation away from exterior walls

Remove leaf litter and mulch directly against foundations

Store firewood off the ground

Keep compost bins sealed

Ensure proper drainage around slab foundations

🛑 When to Call a Professional

In Queensland’s climate, infestations can escalate quickly. Consider professional pest control if:

You see cockroaches during daylight (possible heavy infestation)

Ants reappear within days of treatment

You notice egg casings or large numbers after rain

Licensed pest controllers use barrier sprays designed for subtropical climates and can apply long-lasting perimeter treatments before peak storm season.

SPECIAL OFFER

Termite Inspection and Pest Control

WE DO COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC SERVICES

- Contact us for Commercial rates

We can help you eliminate any Pests and termites. The treatment we use would treat the pests and also prevent that from coming back. We have affordable price to suit your needs.

Termite Inspection Includes

- Detail inspection of internal and external of the house
- Comprehensive Termite Inspection Report
- Free Termite Treatment Quote
- Thermal Imaging (at an additional cost)

Pest Control Internal includes
(We can quote for a full Pest control)

- Full internal or external treatment for ants, cockroaches, silverfish, spiders etc.
- Internal areas include Kitchen, bathroom, laundry and bedrooms treated using, environmental friendly and high quality products, safe for you and your family.
- All rooms treated
- Gel baiting in kitchen

Pest Control External includes
- Garage treated
- All boundary around the house and fencing areas treated

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You can also visit us on
https://atpmspest.com.au