Cure-All Pest Control

12/10/2026

“We had a great experience with Mat! We were running late, but he kindly waited for us and was incredibly friendly and patient. He took the time to listen to our concerns, asked us to show him exactly where we had seen ants, and treated those areas specifically. We also have a cat, so we really appreciated how careful and considerate he was about that. Very professional, thorough and genuinely lovely to deal with. Highly recommend Mat! 😊”

Thanks for the kind words

09/10/2026

South East Queensland has one of the highest rates of residential solar uptake in the world. What most homeowners don't realise is that the gap between a solar panel and the roof beneath it is close to ideal nesting territory for several of the region's most problematic pests.

Warm, sheltered, largely inaccessible and positioned above a home with easy food access nearby. Rats, mice, feral pigeons, sparrows and possums have all worked this out.

The problems this creates go beyond the pest itself:
☀️ Wiring damage. Rodents gnaw constantly and the DC cabling running beneath solar panels is particularly vulnerable. Damaged wiring is a fire risk and an expensive repair. It can also reduce system output significantly before the damage is even noticed.

☀️ Roof and panel damage. Nesting material traps moisture against the roof surface. Bird droppings are highly acidic and degrade panel efficiency over time. Accumulated debris beneath panels creates a fire hazard in dry conditions.

☀️ Ongoing access. Once a pest establishes a nest beneath your panels, others follow. Without addressing the access point and the attractants, the problem recycles.

Solar panel pest-proofing involves installing mesh or barrier systems around the panel perimeter to close off the gap without affecting airflow or panel performance. It's a straightforward preventative measure that most solar installers don't mention and most homeowners don't think about until there's a problem.

Cure All Pest Control provides solar panel pest-proofing and treatment services across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
👉 Got solar panels? It's worth getting the roof space checked. Get in touch today.
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29/09/2026

Most spiders in and around a Brisbane or Gold Coast home are harmless. A few are not, and in our subtropical climate, the ones you need to take seriously are genuinely common.

Redbacks under outdoor furniture and in garden sheds. Funnel-webs in moist garden beds and retaining walls. Whitetails moving indoors through gaps in doors and windows. These are not rare encounters in South East Queensland. They're everyday ones for a lot of homeowners.

The problem with a DIY approach to spider control is that surface sprays deal with what's visible. They don't address harbourage points, breeding areas or the insect populations that are attracting spiders to your property in the first place.

A professional treatment works on the whole picture, not just what you can see on the day.
Cure All Pest Control provides spider treatments for homes and businesses across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with particular attention to the species that actually pose a risk to your family.

👉 Get in touch to book a spider treatment today.
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25/09/2026

Most people treat ants as a single pest. In South East Queensland, that's a mistake. The species you're dealing with determines how serious the problem is, where the colony is likely to be, and what treatment will actually work.

A quick guide to the ants most commonly found around Brisbane and Gold Coast homes:

🐜 Coastal brown ant (Pheidole megacephala): The most common household ant in SEQ. Nests in soil, under pavers and in wall cavities. Notorious for relocating when disturbed, which is why DIY baits and sprays often scatter the colony rather than eliminate it.
🐜 Black house ant (Ochetellus glaber): Found in kitchens and bathrooms, attracted to sweet foods and moisture. Usually nesting outdoors but foraging inside. Smaller colonies than coastal browns but persistent indoors.
🐜 Green-headed ant (Rhytidoponera metallica): Common in gardens and lawns across SEQ. Their sting is genuinely painful and can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Often mistaken for a minor nuisance until someone gets stung.
🐜 Fire ant (Solenopsis invicta): A declared pest in Queensland. If you find a mound with no visible entry hole on top and ants that swarm aggressively when disturbed, stop and report it. Do not treat it yourself. Fire ants are a biosecurity issue, not a standard pest control job.
🐜 Carpenter ant (Camponotus spp.): Less common but worth knowing. These nest in timber, including structural timbers in older homes. Often confused with termites when found in wood.

The treatment that works for one species often does nothing for another. If you're getting recurring ant activity despite repeated DIY attempts, the colony and species identification matter more than the product you're using.

👉 Cure All Pest Control has been dealing with South East Queensland's ant species since 1966. Get in touch for a proper assessment and treatment.
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23/09/2026

The calls we get most often from new customers follow the same pattern. They've spotted something, ignored it for a few weeks hoping it would resolve, and by the time they call it's become a proper infestation.

Pests in South East Queensland are not random. Cockroaches thrive in our humid summers. Rodents move indoors as temperatures shift. Ant colonies explode after rain. Termites are active almost year-round in our climate. None of this is unpredictable, which means most of it is preventable.

An annual pest treatment keeps the pressure on consistently, rather than waiting for a problem to force your hand. It costs significantly less than a reactive treatment once an infestation is established, and considerably less again than dealing with the damage.

Cure All Pest Control has been protecting South East Queensland homes and businesses since 1966.
👉 Get ahead of it. Book your annual pest treatment today.
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20/09/2026

Heard scratching in the roof last night? It won't sort itself out.

Rats and mice breed fast in Brisbane's climate — a small problem in summer can be a full-blown infestation by winter. And by the time you actually see a rodent, the numbers behind the walls are usually much higher than you'd like to know.

Our latest blog covers the warning signs Brisbane homeowners miss, why supermarket baits fall short, and what professional rodent control actually involves.

Worth a read before you waste another two weeks on snap traps that aren't catching anything.

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Rats and mice are a year-round problem in Brisbane homes. Discover the warning signs, what doesn't work, and when to call a professional.

17/09/2026

"Honest, professional, and reliable" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sunpreet's review says it all: on time, thorough, and clear about what they found. That's what 60 years of experience looks like.

Book your inspection at cureallpest.com.au 🏡

15/09/2026

If you've got something large moving around in your roof cavity at night, there's a reasonable chance it's a possum. In Brisbane and South East Queensland, common brushtail and ringtail possums are frequent uninvited roof guests, and they're protected under the Nature Conservation Act. That means trapping and relocating them without a permit is illegal, and killing them is a serious offence.

So what can you actually do?
🐾 Confirm it's a possum. Possums are loud, particularly brushtails. Heavy thumping, scratching and movement from dusk onwards is the classic sign. Rats and mice are lighter and tend to be audible throughout the night rather than in bursts.
🐾 Identify and seal the entry point. This is the key step and the one most homeowners get wrong. A possum can be encouraged to leave, but if the entry point isn't sealed properly once it's out, another one moves straight in. Entry points need to be found and closed off permanently.
🐾 Call a licensed wildlife handler for removal. If a possum is trapped inside your roof and can't exit on its own, a licensed handler is your legal option. They can be found through the RSPCA Queensland or your local council.
🐾 Address what's attracting them. Overhanging branches that provide roof access, fruit trees close to the house and gaps in fascia boards or eaves are the usual culprits.

Where Cure All Pest Control comes in is identifying whether what you're hearing is actually a possum, or whether it's rats or mice, which is a different problem entirely and one we can treat directly. We also identify the entry points and conditions that are making your roof accessible in the first place.

👉 Not sure what's in your roof? Get in touch and we'll help you work out what you're dealing with.

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11/09/2026

End of lease pest control is one of the common calls we receive, usually placed in a rush in the final days of a tenancy. It doesn't have to be that way.

Whether you're a tenant needing a treatment to satisfy your lease conditions, a landlord preparing a property for new tenants, or a buyer wanting to start fresh in a new home, timing your pest control properly makes a significant difference to the outcome.

A rushed spray the day before handover is not the same as a thorough treatment with adequate time for it to work. And moving into a property without knowing its pest history is a gamble that catches people out regularly in Queensland's climate.

Cure All Pest Control works with tenants, landlords and property managers across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. We provide proper treatments with documentation, not a box-ticking exercise.
👉 Moving soon? Book your end of lease or new home pest treatment today.
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09/09/2026

Think a clean house keeps pests away? Think again.

Some of the most common beliefs about pest control are actually costing Queensland homeowners time, money — and in some cases, serious structural damage.

We've put together a no-nonsense guide to the myths we hear most often, including why DIY sprays fall short, what a single cockroach during the day actually means, and why 'we had it treated a few years ago' isn't the safety net most people think it is.

Useful reading whether you've got an active problem or just want to stay ahead of one.

From "clean homes don't get pests" to DIY spray myths, we debunk the most common pest control misconceptions costing SEQ homeowners time and money.