There are around 30 cockroach species of 4,600 that infest homes and buildings. These pests can harbour diseases and germs.

These stinging insects can be a pest if they swarm in natural wood-based cavities in houses, sheds, trees, fences and can be dangerous if anyone in your family is allergic to them.

The nests can hold tens of thousands of ants, and there can be multiple nests full of these pests. There are hundreds of species of ants in Australia.

Fleas are flightless insect pests that live on the blood of their animals or human hosts. Adults are usually brown and measure up to about 3 mm and are part of the hydatid cycle.

Apart from being a nuisance around the barbecue, mosquito pests in Geelong can pass on many diseases to people and animals through their bites.

Spiders not only look scary, some of them also pack a painful bite that can be deadly if it’s from a redback or funnel web. Remove spiders from your home and keep it safe.

There are many species in Geelong, including the paper wasp. But the worst one is the European wasp that appeared here in the 1970s.

These wood-devouring insect pests are everywhere in Australia, so there’s no escaping them. Regular termite inspections and treatments are the only option.

Pests such as carpet beetles, borers (wood eaters) silverfish, moths, and bed bugs can be a nuisance in the home, causing damage to furniture, clothing and bites that itch.

Feral pigeon pests damage buildings and monuments with their corrosive droppings, harbour viruses, attract vermin and their nests are a fire hazard.

Birds harbour many diseases, and their nests are a fire hazard. Indian mynas, sparrows, and starlings are feral pests in Geelong, but you need a permit to kill the native seagulls.

Rats carry diseases, chew electrical wiring, and nests are a fire hazard. The ship, or black rat, is the introduced rodent pest species people often find in their houses in Geelong.

Mice and rats are the most common rodents to invade homes, sheds, warehouses and company buildings in Geelong, especially in the winter months when they seek warmth.

Foxes, now pests brought from England for hunting in the early days, cause environmental damage each year by killing native Australian wildlife.

Rabbits are also a feral pest in Australia that compete with native species, cause environmental damage to native habitats, gardens, crops and pasture.