We provide professional pest control and termite services to homeowners and businesses in Epping. We know in many cases it’s a “pest emergency”, so we are always on call to protect your home or business against unwanted pests. As our technicians live and work in the Parramatta area, we are locals supporting locals.

Pest Control Services in Epping

Our Serial Pest Control technicians are fully licensed and equipped to provide a comprehensive range of pest control services in Epping, including:

• Pest Control Epping
• Termite inspections Epping
• Termite treatments Epping
• Commercial Pest Control Epping

Having a ‘spider spray’, or general pest treatment as we call it, is the best way to keep everyday pests out of a home. Doing this once a year is a highly effective way of keeping spiders, cockroaches and ants to a minimum. If there’s a particular pest that’s causing an issue, our team has a wide range of pest solutions and many years of experience to draw upon to find a quick solution.

Termites are different to everyday pests as they are very good at entering a property without being noticed, with the potential to cause a great deal of damage. Having annual termite inspections is an important step in keeping potential termite damage to a minimum. Combining a general pest treatment with an annual termite inspection is a popular option, which saves homeowners both time and money.

Serial Pest Control also provide professional commercial pest control services to businesses and organisations in Epping.

Key Pests in Epping

Termites are the top pest in Epping as they are active in the soil all year round. The temperate climate together with a good amount of rainfall create just the right conditions for termites to thrive. A large colony is quite capable of causing significant damage in as little as 6 months!

From spring through till late autumn, crawling and flying pests will make their presence felt as populations increase with the favourable environmental conditions. Ant problems increase through the summer with their nests at the maximum size in autumn, while cockroaches tend to be a constant problem. However, Spiders tend to give homeowners the most cause for alarm, which is understandable given the venomous bites of some spiders, especially if there are children and pets around. Rodents become a problem during the cooler months as they seek shelter indoors, usually in locations with easy access to food and water.

While insects and crawling pests are somewhat inevitable, having a regular general pest treatment will keep numbers low, making it much less likely for a pest infestation to occur.

Termite Inspections and Treatments in Epping

Protecting a home against termites means taking some preventative measures. Having a professional termite inspection each year is generally considered the minimum protective measure that a homeowner should take, as it will identify issues that may make a termite attack more likely and if there are active termites on the property they will detected before they enter the building or too much damage is done.

However, installing a termite management system will actually provide the termite protection you need. A number of systems are available; the right choice will depend on a number of factors, including the type of construction of the building, i.e. whether it is built on a concrete slab or on piers. A traditional treatment will involve apply termitcide to the soil around the building. A alternative is a termite baiting system, which involves placing bait stations around the perimeter of the property at regularly spaced intervals.

A termite management system is a highly effective way to stop termites gaining concealed access to your property. This, together with a professional termite inspection once a year, is the best way to safeguard a home against termites.

Historical Significance: The Wallumedegal Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of the area. The first European settlers arrived in 1794 and by 1817 a convict camp was established to fell timber. The suburb was named after Epping Forest, in the UK.

Waterfalls and Bushwalks: Terrys Creek Waterfall is a wonderful area of bushland which is best explored via the Terrys Creek Walk. The trail follows the creek, which flows into the Lane Cove River, taking in the blue gum high forest on the way.

Local Community: Epping is a leafy, quiet suburb that is popular with professionals and families. Recent investment in Oxford Street has seen the arrival of a new, vibrant cafe culture and improved community facilities. The Epping Club (pictured) is a popular events venue.

Educational Institutions: Epping is positioned centrally to many of the best schools in Sydney, with several single-sex, selective high schools in Epping itself, including Epping Public School and Epping Heights Public School.

New Transport Connections: Epping railway station is a junction station on the Sydney Trains network and on the new Metro northwest line. State Transit and Hills bus service the area well and Epping Road acts as a major arterial road. As one of the state government’s ‘priority precincts’, Epping has seen a $550 million upgrade to the M2 Hills Motorway in recent years.

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