A Termite Reticulation System is a hose that we bury into the trench while installing a termite chemical barrier (chemically treated zone) at the client’s home. The hose is a strong but flexible pipe with evenly spaced holes at approximately 200 mm intervals. This allows us to replenish the termite barrier more efficiently and cause less disruption. Each hose has a fill point and a stop end. The termite reticulation hose is run to a maximum length of 10 meters.                 How Do Termite Reticulation Systems Work? We trench around the home’s perimet ..read more

From cockroaches to bed bugs, spiders to silverfish – when it comes to ridding your home of unwanted pests, there’s no time to waste in finding a pest control company you can trust! Many companies claim to provide the highest-quality service but fall in areas that make GC Pest Control the most reliable, local company in South East Queensland. At GC Pest Control, we make a stressful situation as easy as possible with our affordable, knowledgeable and trustworthy service, hitting all the criteria of a quality pest controller: Licensed & Accredited Some pest technicians operate without a lice ..read more

At GC Pest Control, we are fully committed to our customers’ needs and getting the job done correctly the first time around. However, just as important to us is ensuring the health and safety of your home and family. We pride ourselves on eco-friendly pest control products that are safe for the whole family. From our years of experience in South-East Queensland, we have developed, tried and tested extermination methods that are carefully targeted for use in your local area. In doing so, we have adopted some of the safest and most up-to-date equipment on the market, allowing us to stay one step ..read more

Who loves moving? That would be a collective no! The weeks of packing, then loading the truck, then unloading the truck, followed by weeks of unpacking! If you are like most of us, it seems every time you move, and you seem to accumulate more stuff, particularly with kids involved and a few more unwanted pests as well. Most landlords will require a carpet clean and a pest control treatment when you exit rental premises on the Gold Coast, in Brisbane or Ipswich these days. If you have pets, you can expect a flea treatment to be undertaken as well. GC Pest Control understands how daunting and st ..read more

Our furry friends are part of our families, and keeping them safe from pests should be one of your highest priorities. In Australia, we are exposed to many insects that could potentially harm our pets. It is best to know what to look out for, so you can respond correctly. So, let’s take a look at the most common pest problems affecting pets on the Gold Coast, Ipswich and Brisbane. Whether your pets spend the majority of their time indoors or outdoors, there are a number of pests they need to be kept safe from. This is particular important in the warmer months. Common Pests Found Near Pets Flea ..read more

Bees are environmentally friendly insects, pollinating plants and making honey. Bees will sting you if they feel threatened and will die once they sting as their stinger will remain stuck in the victim’s skin. A wasp is neither a bee nor an ant. Although it can be a similar colour to a bee, its body is usually longer and narrower, and wasps are more aggressive than bees. Like the bee, it packs a powerful stinger, but wasps can repeatedly sting as their stingers remain intact. Wasps also live in a nest rather than a hive. Reactions to bee or wasp stings are individual, and each person reac ..read more

Termite inspections are essential for every home and business owner in Queensland to undertake regularly. You do not want to be caught with termites infesting your property. If you are unsure what is covered in a termite inspection, do not worry because this guide has you covered! What Does A Termite Inspection Cover? At GC Pest Control, we recommend you book a termite inspection every 12 months as a preventative measure to ensure termites have not invaded your home, which could lead to thousands of dollars worth of damage. Our fully licensed and insured termite inspectors conduct a thorough ..read more

For us, pest control is part of our everyday lives. However, we understand that some people may forget the importance of pest control. That is why we have written this article to highlight what the world would look like without pest control specialists. From pest inspections for a new home purchase to looking after your furry friends – pest control is essential for every commercial property and household. Take a look back in history for a sharp reminder of what our lives would look like without pest control. What would happen to us in a world without pest control services? Would we have evolve ..read more

Are you experiencing a cockroach infestation and having difficulty eradicating them? Along with being extremely fast reproducers, cockroaches also hide in places we may not look. But often, when you see one cockroach, there are more close by. So, let’s find out why cockroaches can be so difficult to control. Facing A Cockroach Problem? Being able to reproduce quickly, a female cockroach can lay up to 40 baby cockroaches in one egg sac. Cockroaches are the true masters of survival, having been around for millions of years. They can adapt easily to different environments and are found in all par ..read more

There are many insects in Australia, all with exciting facts most of us don’t know. So let’s dive right in. Here are the most interesting things we know about bugs! Australian Bug Facts Insects are truly fascinating creatures, and at GC Pest Control, we come across many insects! Insects, by definition are small arthropods (an animal having an external skeleton) with six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings. Insects come in all different shapes, sizes and colours, and these sometimes strange little creatures provide an endless list of strange and interesting facts: Ants Are Ancient Sci ..read more