The SWAT TEAM

Pest Control is important for the health, safety and comfort of your family and even your pets.

Controlling pests is also important because it helps protect your home and its contents from damage and destruction. Pest Prevention and Control can save a lot of time and money in the long run. We help you manage and control the situation to keep the pests under control and out of your home.

Whether you want protection from household pests like ants, cockroaches, spiders and rodents, or you need to get rid of bed bugs and dust mites, BLAST hits them hard.

Proven Record

Pest Control Down to a Science.

Pest control using the latest science, best products and best practice. That’s why you need an expert.

We service customers in a wide variety of industries and tailor our programmes to fit the countless different environments and customer requirements.

When you choose the team at BLAST, you choose the best. We address your specific needs. We’ll start with a comprehensive, on-site inspection and deliver scientifically based, customized solutions that help provide unparalleled results to meet your exact needs.

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Expertise Developed Through Years of Experience

Nothing can threaten your reputation quite like a pest infestation.

We will provide high quality, consistent service.

Our Staff & Training

Our staff are fully qualified and licensed urban pest control operators. We meet all Work Safe requirements and are members of PestNet.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you can't find the information you need, please phone or email us. We welcome your enquiry!

1. What do I need to do to prepare for a pest control treatment?

We do ask our customers to make some basic preparations, to ensure your safety and to assist with the treatment process:

Put away all food, dishes, utensils and kitchen appliances.
Put away towels, toothbrushes, toilet paper and put the toilet seat down.
Put away any precious items that may be knocked over.
Put away all children's toys
Put away pet food and water bowls.
Clean and clear any items off the window sills.
Cover fish tanks and turn off the filter.
Cover all beds with a sheet that can be washed later.
Make sure all pets are outside.
Close all the windows.

Additional requirements for a Bed Bug treatment:

Clear the floor area of any small items, i.e books, clothes, shoes, toys, etc.
Clear all items from underneath the beds.
Vacuum carpets thoroughly, seal and dispose of the contents of the vacuum bag.
Strip the mattresses and hot wash all of the bed linen.
If you have recently traveled, isolate and bag any items that you traveled with.
Do not vacuum the carpets for a minimum of 5 days, after the treatment.

Additional requirements for a Flea treatment:

Clear the floor area of any small items, i.e books, clothes, shoes, toys, etc.
Clear all items from underneath the beds.
Vacuum carpets thoroughly, seal and dispose of the contents of the vacuum bag.
Do not vacuum the carpets for a minimum of 5 days, after the treatment.

Additional requirements for a Moth treatment:

Dispose of all infested food items.
Empty the affected cupboards of all items.

Additional requirements for a Spider treatment:

Do not remove any spiders webs prior to the treatment.

Do not remove any spiders webs, for a minimum of 14 days after the treatment.

2. How long do I have to be away from the house for?

For interior treatments you will need to be away from the house for at least 4 hours after the treatment.
For exterior treatments you can stay at home if you remain inside and close all the doors and windows.

3. What do I need to do when I return?

Open up all the doors and windows and remain outside for at least 20 minutes.

Wipe down all the food preparation surfaces before you use them.

Do not wash the windows until 5 days after the treatment.

4. How safe are the treatments?

All treatments are professionally applied and are based on synthetic pyrethroids (which are based on natural pyrethrums). The products we use have been proven safe in sensitive situations over a number of years and are all registered and approved by ERMA - Environmental Risk Management Authority of New Zealand.

5. Do you provide a service guarantee?

All of our treatments include a minimum 12 month service guarantee. However we do ask that you allow a minimum of 14 days after the treatment for the application to be fully effective. Please refer to our terms and conditions.