Strata homes and businesses have a serious job at hand after the floods. Pests are not even considered when cleaning up the damage and remnants after a flood. Pests can create a real threat and pose a challenge after a flood. Some of the most common pests you will see after heavy rainfall and floods include mosquitoes, ants, rats and mice, flies, snakes, reptiles and other wildlife, and mould and mildew. Here are the steps to reduce their presence and pressure:
Analyse Damage & Impairment
Once the flood water settles down, examine the structure of your home for any sustained damage so you can decide whether it is safe to return home and determine which areas require repairs or replacing. For instance, a flood may have damaged a wall or smashed some of the windows, providing pests with free access to your home.
Protect All the Entry Points
Keep all your entry points to your home covered with mesh screens or plywood because while groundwater may have receded, sewers could be overflowing. Pests may be on the lookout for a place to live. Thus, closing all entry points makes it hard for these pests to find access to your property.
Control Moisture
A warm and moist atmosphere makes the ultimate breeding grounds for pests, and floods can improve these conditions. Controlling moisture and regulating humidity in your home post-flood is one of the best ways to prevent an infestation. Fans are helpful tools to dry your rooms and cool your home. If humidity is an issue, you can also invest in a dehumidifier. Clean all items that hold standing water, including pots, buckets, cans, tires etc. Remember, any vessel that can keep 1 cm of water is sufficient for mosquitoes to breed.
Eliminate Waste & Organic Matters
Waste and organic stuff are good sources of shelter and food for pests. Flies, cockroaches and rodents use these available resources to flourish. It’s prudent to put all waste inside sealed bags and close-tight the lids of bins and containers.
Dealing With Dead Animals
Due to floods, many pets and other animals may drown, which is unfortunate. Put the dead animal inside a plastic bag and close tight or seal the bag. Contact your nearest animal care services. Alternatively, you can share the information with your local pest control services in Sydney.
Clean & Sanitise
After the flood, you should clean and de-clutter your home. Take aside and dry all water-soaked and water-compromised objects and materials in your home. Clean and sanitise around and under the furniture, fixtures and appliances, to eliminate dirt and waste left by the floodwaters.
It’s Time To Remove All The Pests
Once the cleaning work is over, it is time to call reputed pest control in Sydney – contact RD Facilities Management on 1800 507 552.
How To Handle These Pests
Floods can be detrimental to manage for your family and your community at large. And pests creating more trouble is the last thing you want to handle. Regrettably, these unfortunate events compel them to ditch their habitats and get into your home. So a quick and easy way to deal with them is the need of the hour.
Begin with prevention. Seal up all entry points and store your food securely. Make sure you fix water damage quickly, which will help curtail the common causes of pest problems. Be vigilant for the common signs of pests, including scurrying, droppings, fighting, unexplained damage etc.
Are you able to identify signs of pest infestation or not quite sure about it? Immediately, contact RD Facilities Management on 1800 507 552 for timely assistance. Getting the help of a pest control company you rely on will help shield your home from pests and avert further infestations.
