Regular Inspections And Treatments Of Pest In Strata

By Author: Christopher Whelan
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Pest control while it may seem a small thing can in fact become a major problem if left unchecked. Pests can have an extensive impact on property values. So we have to make sure that our property is pest free.

Sometimes it is very hard to find pests or termites in the house as they are very small and generally present in the areas that are not reachable. They might cause some harm to our property by the time they are identified, it is always advisable to take the help of professional building inspector for the purpose.

•keep up the regular pest inspections
•always use a licensed pest technician
•listen to the advice given by these specialists - especially if you are advised that the building is conducive to termite infestation
•make sure you take any recommended necessary preventative actions

They have all the equipment and expertise to locate the presence if pests as well as their complete removal to ensure the safety of your house.

Pest Control Solutions to Strata Property

As per NSW Pesticides Regulation residents of multiple occupancy dwellings must be notified ...
... when licensed pest controllers apply pesticides to the internal or external common areas of their residence. The rules apply to residential strata, community and company title schemes consisting of three or more dwellings. The person responsible for organizing the pest treatment must make sure that residents are given at least 5 working days notice. Notice of the treatment can be given in person, by fax, by email or telephone, by post, in letterboxes, under doors or by placing it on common notice boards and near the main building entrance. The necessary information provided by the pest management technician must be included in that notice.
It is compulsory to notify people when pesticides are used by pesticide management technician in the common areas of residential complex. The aim of notification is to allow people to choose to reduce their exposure to pesticides if they wish.

The notice must include:

•The full product name of the pesticide to be used
•The reason why the pesticides is being used
•Where the pesticides will be used

It is Owner's responsibility to pay the bill for pest control within their home however it is the Owner Corporation’s responsibility to take care of the pest control on common property.
Multiple occupancy residential complexes include units, flats, townhouses and villas with 3 or more residences. They include caravan parks with long-term residents. These rules do not apply to dual occupancies, duplexes or to single residences. No notice is required for minor domestic-style pesticide use that does not require a pest management technician.
A pest inspector will check the property for signs of damage by borders and termites and evaluate the extent of damage. There may be indication of live termites/borders or past damage .The inspector may be able to give you suggestion on how get rid of the pests and the cost as well as any other ongoing problems that it may present.

Penalties may apply if you are unable to show proof that notification was given prior to applying pesticides, as required by the amended Pesticides Regulation 1995.

Christopher Whelan is a Licensed Strata manager at Whelan Property Group Pty. Ltd., a professional and proactive Strata title management Company Sydney.