Small infestations of mice, weeds, fleas or spiders may be easily controlled. However, as some pests can be carriers of disease or may cause damage to property, expert advice may be needed. Introducing physical barriers such as termite caps, fly screens, or sealing cracks and cavities in walls, ceilings, floors, cupboards or hot water services to prevent infestation. Locating and destroying nests. Trapping pests using such things as glue boards, fly paper, wasp and mouse traps.
Products containing pesticides include herbicides, rat baits and insecticides.
The labels indicate the species of pests that the chemical is approved to control, the situations it should be used in as well as safety restrictions and first aid directions. The details on the labels are subject to strict government controls and the recommended uses are only allowed after assessment of toxicity studies. The dose makes the poison. Applying pesticides carefully and strictly in accordance with the directions on the label ensures the level of exposure is safe. Licences held by technicians are endorsed to show the areas of pest control for which they have been trained and assessed.