Pest control on the North Shore & Northern Beaches

The North Shore and Northern Beaches are some of Sydney's leafiest areas, with big old trees, bushland gullies and national parks running through the suburbs, and many older Federation and mid-century homes. It's beautiful, and it's also some of the most pest-active country in Sydney.

Common pests on the North Shore and Northern Beaches

• Termites. Heavy tree cover, bushland edges and older homes with timber floors make annual inspections essential. See termite inspections.
• Funnel-web spiders. Moist, shaded gardens near bushland are classic funnel-web habitat. See spider control.
• Possums in the roofs of older homes under big trees. See possum removal.
• Rats using trees and power lines to get into roof voids. See rodent control.

Older homes, big trees

Older homes often have more gaps, timber and subfloor space, which suits termites, rats and possums. Keep trees trimmed back from the roof, fix any leaks quickly, keep the subfloor ventilated, and get a timber pest inspection every year. If you're renovating, it's a good time to ask about termite protection.

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Suburbs we cover in the North Shore & Northern Beaches

• Chatswood
• Hornsby
• Ryde
• Epping
• Manly
• Dee Why
• Mona Vale
• Lane Cove

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