Keep seasonal activity separate from pest treatment
For an event, keep food and waste contained, clear ordinary spills and keep children and pets away from an animal or suspected pest. These are general event-planning steps, not pest treatment or a guarantee that pests will not appear.
Do not touch, trap, move or disturb wildlife, nests, droppings or an unknown animal; contact the local council or wildlife authority for advice about wildlife.
Record what you observed without diagnosing it
From a safe distance, note the location, time, approximate number and what you observed. A photograph is optional only if it can be taken without approaching or disturbing the animal. Do not infer a species, infestation, health risk or required treatment from a single sighting.
If someone is bitten or stung, consult current health advice; Healthdirect provides Australian information on insect bites and stings. Contact emergency services in an emergency.
Ask the right questions before arranging pest work
Describe the property, sighting and affected area, and ask whether an inspection is appropriate, what work is within scope, who will attend, what preparation is required and which occupant or pet precautions apply. Confirm the quote, date, access and follow-up terms in writing.
Ask the proposed provider which qualifications or authorisations apply to that work and verify them with the regulator for the property’s state or territory.
Follow the exact provider and product instructions
Dirt2Tidy does not itself apply pesticides or claim that its staff hold pesticide-application licences. The subcontracted provider must explain any proposed product or procedure and give current label-based preparation, occupant, pet, ventilation and re-entry instructions. There is no universal re-entry period: follow the exact product label and provider directions.
NSW residents can consult the NSW EPA pesticide information; regulators and requirements differ elsewhere.
