Common pest guide
Ants
Notice where activity begins, what draws it and how it enters before deciding whether household action or inspection is appropriate.
Australian Pest Control pest library
Recognise the pest signs around your property.
Australian Pest Control presents a practical field library: observe the evidence, note the affected areas and use each guide to decide whether property action or professional assessment is the sensible next step.
Nine validated guides
Start with the signs you recognise.
Read the ants guide
Sleeping-area signs
Bed Bugs
Check sleeping areas for visible signs and avoid moving affected belongings until the inspection and preparation path is clear.
Location-first guide
Bees
Observe where activity concentrates without disturbing the comb, then share access and occupied-area details with the team.
Pest guide
Cockroaches
Look beyond a single sighting to where activity, moisture and harbourage appear, then decide whether an inspection is sensible.
Property pressure guide
Mosquitoes
Check water, drainage, vegetation and access around occupied areas, then seek assessment if practical property actions are not enough.
Building pest guide
Pigeons
Note landing, shelter and entry points across the building so an experienced survey can focus on practical site conditions.
Rodent warning signs
Rodents
Note sightings, droppings, damage and likely movement areas so an experienced inspection can focus on practical entry and shelter conditions.
Timber warning signs
Termites
Note visible tubes, timber changes or wings without disturbing the area, then arrange an inspection to understand the property context.
Timber pest guide
Wood Borers
Keep holes, powder and nearby timber accessible so an experienced inspection can identify activity and the practical scope.