Koh Samui is a gem of an island, renowned for its beauty and easy-going lifestyles. Rent, buy or build a home here and you will know even before you put the key in the lock for the first time, that you have set yourself up for a wonderful experience. However, once you have begun your new life here, you may start wondering about what’s going on at a more granular level both inside and outside your property. This is the tropics, after all, and it pays to be aware that you may be sharing your space with a multitude of other beings. All of which are smaller and mostly out of sight but, given the chance, they are able to do damage. Termites can eat into your wooden balustrades, mosquitoes bring dengue fever and if you are very unlucky, you can end up in a nasty face-off with a snake in your bedroom. Mostly, none of these things happen, but savvy householders tend to think about villa pest control Koh Samui once they have moved in.
if you are a DIY enthusiast you can certainly go a long way to eradicate pests by yourself; the skills can be learned and the equipment bought, but there’s an easier option: leave your property in the hands of experts and you can be sure that they will make a much better job of keeping your villa free of unwanted occupants than you yourself could.
Various firms deal with villa pest control Koh Samui, and at Managing Samui, we are one of them. Our staff have years of experience and can provide a tailor-made solution to whatever problems you face – or might one day face. We tend to work on a prevention-is-better-than-a-cure basis, but sometimes it’s a radical cure that’s called for. Whatever the case, we will be able to meet the challenge. We will do so quickly, with maximum efficiency and will ensure the least disruption. If you are having an emergency, we are just a phone call away. Similarly, you can engage us to set up a pest control schedule, then we can inspect your home and surroundings and assess what kind of service you will need. Our teams will then come at scheduled intervals and do whatever is necessary.
Let’s take a look at some common problems that come under the aegis of villa pest control Koh Samui.
Mosquito control is essential if you have a home on the island. Some areas may experience more mosquitoes than others. We can fumigate exteriors – this is known as ‘fogging’, and do so on a regular basis; it reduces the adult mosquito population quickly and drastically. We can also use residual sprays on foliage and exteriors, which kills mosquitoes quickly and lasts for several weeks. In addition, we can eliminate places where there is standing water, perhaps levelling in low-lying areas that quickly turn into puddles. We can install aeration systems in your ponds and water features. We can also install mosquito screens. These are just some of the ways in which we can reduce the problems caused by mosquitoes.
Ants on Samui come in several varieties and can quickly build colonies, meaning that they can get a hold on your property and can be hard to get rid of without professional help. Termites, as already mentioned, can seriously compromise your property. However, top of the unwanted list, for most householders are cockroaches. Breeding very rapidly, these fast-moving pests are the bane of many a homeowner’s life. They needn’t be.
Meanwhile mice and rats look unsightly, as well as carrying disease and if you have an infestation, you will soon find them eating into wiring and furniture. They can also get into vehicles. When the lights go out in your house or your car air-con suddenly doesn’t work, it may all simply be down to rodents.
For insects and rodents, we have baiting systems that can control them. We use chemicals that kill them (but which are safe for humans and pets). We also check for places where they can hide undetected and we seal off any cracks that may help them gain access to your property. This also applies to snakes.
Snakes on Samui are mostly – we repeat, mostly – harmless but can appear out of nowhere in gardens and homes. If that happens, the only solution is to call us and we can remove the snakes. But better to avoid the problem in the first place. We have gardening teams which can clear the areas around your house of debris and brush, and check for entry points into your home. Often an untended garden encourages snakes to slither into properties. The afore-mentioned rodents are also a trigger for snakes, who will follow them into houses. No matter what your problem is, Managing Samui’s villa pest control Koh Samui will be able to provide assistance and give you on-going peace of mind. Let us know what your needs are, and we will be able to help.