Pest control Menai

Living on the bush edge and seeing more pests?

Menai was developed mainly in the late 1970s and 1980s, and much of it backs onto bushland along the Woronora River. Brick family homes on generous blocks are the norm, many now 40 or more years old, with Menai Marketplace at the centre.

Homes of that age are due for a close look. Timber in the roof and subfloor, plus garden beds that have crept up against the walls, all raise the termite risk.

What we treat in Menai

Termites move in from the bush and garden edges, so if your yard runs into the gully, an annual termite inspection is a smart habit. We'll tell you if a barrier or baiting system makes sense for your home.

Funnel-web and redback spiders shelter in garden beds and retaining walls. Possums move from the bushland into roof spaces, and cockroaches and rats are common in older kitchens and roofs.

We also inspect Menai homes for termites and bird-proof roofs and solar panels.

Signs to watch for in Menai

Plans for Menai as a new town were approved in 1971, and subdivisions went on sale later that decade, so many homes are now 40 or more years old. Original termite protection from that era is long past its useful life.

Mud tubes on brickwork, timber that sounds hollow and fine dust near skirting boards all point to termites. Funnel-webs often turn up after rain, and possums leave droppings along the gutters.

If your backyard runs into the gully, you can keep a clear strip between the bush and your walls. You'll make it harder for termites and easier for you to spot mud tubes.

Check your gutters too, because possums use them as a path and your downpipes can block with leaves.

How a visit works in Menai

We start at the bush side of the block, because that's where termites and possums usually come in. Then we check the subfloor, the roof void and the retaining walls.

If we find termite activity, you'll get a written report you can keep with your house papers.

What affects the price in Menai

Block size, the length of the bush boundary and the type of protection you choose all affect termite costs. Our termite control page explains barriers and baiting systems.

Possum work depends on how many entry points need sealing.

Book an inspection in Menai and you'll have the price in writing before any treatment.

Why Menai locals call us

You talk to the owner, who inspects the home and does the work. If your block backs onto the gully, you'll hear plainly what risk the bush brings and what keeps it in check.

Nearby suburbs we cover around Menai

If you live near Menai, you're also covered in nearby suburbs including Bangor, Alfords Point, Illawong, Barden Ridge, Lucas Heights and Woronora Heights, and across our Sutherland Shire pest control area.

Menai has been hit by bushfires several times, including in 1994 and the 2017 to 2018 season, so keep gutters and garden edges clear for fire safety as well as pests.