Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Apr 27, 2012 9:49 pm Is there anything we should be doing while building or on completion of the new house about pest control (mainly cockroaches)? Or is that just something you do later down the track if there is a problem? Re: Pest control in new house or while building? 2Apr 29, 2012 1:15 pm As far as I know, the only pest control you should do during the building stage is termite control, domestic pest control is done after you've moved in and start leaving food scraps to invite cockroaches Re: Pest control in new house or while building? 3Apr 30, 2012 10:44 am Thanks Jimnsal. Yep - the cockroaches definitely like the food scraps.... Re: Pest control in new house or while building? 4Apr 30, 2012 10:45 pm Does Termimesh really makes a difference? Is it worth extra money to upgrade or not really? Re: Pest control in new house or while building? 5May 01, 2012 2:35 am Technically, one thing that can be done to prevent roaches is to just make sure all the cracks and crevasses are sealed during the building process. While this will not completely keep them away, it will help. Generally for roach control, however, you will need to spray or bait after you have seen them. This page has some info about steps you can take with roach control: http://www.domyownpestcontrol.com/roaches-c-2.html Good luck, mate! Hi group, have some damage to the door frame and skirting board. It's a side door to the laundry area. Only has a security door. I had a termite inspection (note drill… 0 5054 4 1864 Brass fly wire, you will need to cut it, shape it and jam it into brick slots 1 7465 |