Record sightings and notify the right contact
Note dates, rooms, visible signs and any relevant recent plumbing or building issue. If you rent, notify the agent or owner in writing and keep a copy. In an apartment, tell the strata or building manager if shared areas or several units may be affected. Do not disturb nests or use an unknown chemical.
Keep basic housekeeping separate from treatment
Store food and rubbish appropriately, clean ordinary food spills and report leaks or access gaps to the responsible property contact. These steps do not identify an infestation or replace a pest assessment. Avoid mixing products, applying pesticides near food or children, or using an unlabelled treatment.
Check local tenancy and public-health information
For NSW rental reporting and repair processes, consult NSW Government renting guidance. NSW Health publishes general public-health pest information; it does not replace a site inspection or treatment plan. Building and strata responsibilities depend on the property and facts.
Select a pest professional by scope and evidence
Ask which pest is being assessed, what areas are included, what preparation and occupant precautions apply, whether follow-up is included and what written treatment information will be supplied. Verify any claimed qualification or authorisation with the relevant regulator and ask for the exact product label and instructions before treatment.
Confirm any arranged service before booking
Dirt2Tidy arranges pest-control work through subcontractors across operating cities. This article does not name or verify a provider, licence, price, Sydney address availability, method or result. Confirm the provider, applicable credentials, scope, address, date and terms before booking. Cleaning is separate from pest treatment.
