Rated M · mature timber themes
Termite inspections
“It came from the stumps.”
- Sub-floor, stumps, roof void, walls, fences and garden
- Moisture meter and thermal camera
- Written report with photos the same week
Runtime: 90–120 min
Critter Control Co. presents
Attack of theTermites!
They came from under the floorboards… and they’re hungry for your stumps. Pest control for Darwin, Palmerston and the rural area.
Starring the giant northern termite · with cockroaches, huntsmen, redbacks, roof rats & mosquitoes · a crew of three · filmed on location in Darwin, Palmerston & the rural area
Now showing
Five features · every season · across the Top End
Season: the Dry
Rated R18+ · graphic kitchen scenes
Cockroaches
“Night of the six-legged.”
- Gel baiting in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry
- Cracks, crevices and outdoor perimeter
- Follow-up visit in four weeks if they’re still around
Runtime: about 60 min
Rated PG · mostly harmless huntsmen
Spiders
“The web of doom.”
- Eaves, window frames, outdoor furniture, sheds and letterbox
- Web removal while we’re up the ladder
- Huntsmen relocated outside where we can
Runtime: about 45 min
Rated M · scratching, late at night
Rodents
“Rats in the roof.”
- Roof-void inspection and entry points found
- Gaps sealed; lockable bait stations or traps
- Three visits to check and clear
Runtime: three visits over three weeks
Rated MA15+ · the wet season
Mosquitoes
“Swarm of the Wet.”
- Breeding-site walk-around: saucers, gutters, drains
- Barrier treatment on shady foliage
- A checklist to keep the yard dry between visits
Runtime: about 40 min
Rated PG · two-part epic
The Wet-season double feature
“Before the rain… and after.”
- Visit one before the first storms: termites, gutters, perimeter
- Visit two mid-Wet: mozzies, roaches, anything that moved in
- Reminder texts so you don’t have to remember
Bookings open in October
Meet the cast
The usual suspects
Six Top End troublemakers. Flip a mugshot for the rap sheet: what it’s known for, the signs to look for, and our move.
Nº 01 · Termite
The giant northern termite
aka Mastotermes darwiniensis, the Top End’s heavyweight
Rap sheet · Nº 01
- Known for
- Eating timber from the inside out: stumps, frames, fences, even living trees.
- Signs
- Mud tubes on stumps and piers, hollow-sounding timber, blistered paint, mud packed into cracks.
- Our move
- Inspection first. Don’t spray or break open the workings; it only sends them somewhere else in the house.
Nº 02 · Cockroach
The German cockroach
aka the one behind your fridge
Rap sheet · Nº 02
- Known for
- Breeding fast in warm, damp kitchens and hitching rides in boxes and appliances.
- Signs
- Pepper-like droppings, a musty smell, egg cases tucked behind fridges and under sinks.
- Our move
- Targeted gel baits where they hide, not a cloud of spray, plus a follow-up.
Nº 03 · Huntsman
The huntsman
aka the dashboard surprise
Rap sheet · Nº 03
- Known for
- Being large, fast and flat enough to live behind picture frames and sun visors.
- Signs
- You, screaming. They’re shy hunters that eat other insects and rarely bother people.
- Our move
- Relocate outside where we can; treat eaves and frames if there are lots.
Nº 04 · Redback
The redback
aka the one in the letterbox
Rap sheet · Nº 04
- Known for
- Messy, tangled webs in dry, sheltered spots: under outdoor chairs, in sheds and letterboxes.
- Signs
- Untidy webs low to the ground with small round egg sacs. The bite is venomous: get medical advice promptly.
- Our move
- Treat hiding spots around the house; gloves on for yard work.
Nº 05 · Roof rat
The roof rat
aka the 2am ceiling tap-dancer
Rap sheet · Nº 05
- Known for
- Climbing palms and power lines into roof voids, then chewing whatever is up there.
- Signs
- Scratching at night, droppings in the roof, gnawed cables, greasy rub marks along beams.
- Our move
- Find and seal the way in, then stations or traps over three visits.
Nº 06 · Mosquito
The mozzie
aka the wet-season whine
Rap sheet · Nº 06
- Known for
- Breeding in any still water after rain, from pot-plant saucers to blocked gutters.
- Signs
- Wrigglers in standing water; bites at dusk and dawn. Some mosquitoes carry disease, so cover up.
- Our move
- Remove breeding sites first, then a barrier treatment on shady foliage.
General information only — for bites, stings or health worries, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
Feature presentation
Squish!
A 30-second creature feature on a Darwin kitchen floor. Tap the critters before they make it to the skirting boards.
Score0Time0:30Squished0Got away0
Prefer something that sits still? Switch to Still and find the eight bugs hiding in the kitchen.
Free pamphlet
The Top End survival guide
Eight things you can do this week so the critters have less to come for.
1Starve them of water
Fix dripping taps and air-con drains. Cockroaches can go longer without food than without water.
2Don’t feed the monsters
Seal food, wipe benches at night, and take the bin out before it gets lively.
3Mind the gap
Keep mulch, soil and timber off the slab and clear of weep holes, so termite activity stays visible.
4Tip it out
In the Wet, empty pot-plant saucers, buckets and tarps weekly. Wrigglers need only a splash.
5Look up
Scratching in the ceiling at night? Trim palms and branches back from the roofline.
6Gloves in the shed
Redbacks love dry, sheltered corners. Gloves for the shed, the letterbox and under outdoor chairs.
7Leave the workings alone
Found termites? Don’t spray or break open the mud. Call for an inspection and leave them be until then.
8Book the yearly check
In the Top End, most homes are worth a termite inspection at least once a year.
General information only. Every home is different; we’ll tell you what matters for yours.
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What it costs
Every job is quoted on site, because size, access and how settled the critters are all change the price. As a rough guide:
| Termite inspectionHouse up to 200 m², written report | from $290 |
|---|---|
| General pest treatmentInside and out: roaches, spiders, ants | from $240 |
| Rodent programThree visits over three weeks | from $320 |
| Mosquito barrierYard foliage and breeding-site check | from $190 |
| Wet-season double featureTwo visits: before and during the Wet | from $420 |
Sample prices for this demo, including GST. No call-out fee inside our service area.
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