Animal Pest Control
Pest Animal Control
Peter holds the distinction of being a fully qualified Pest Control Technician with a pest animal endorsement.
With a Pest Controller Operator Licence to operate in VIC, NSW & SA, Peter also holds 1080 certification in VIC & NSW and a Ground Applicator Licence in NSW.
Benefits of Sargents Pest Control:
- Peter and his team can manage and develop a program for all pests (including rabbits, wild dogs, timber pests and invasive weeds)
- Sargents are a local family company
- Licensed in Victoria for Pest Animals, Timber Pests and other pests
- Insurance Coverage to 10M including Urban & Commercial Weed Control
- Company structure
- Australian Environmental Pest Management Association (AEPMA) Member
- Experience working on large scale commercial and government projects
- Exterra Systems for termite management
Contract Rabbit Control
- Carrot bait with Pindone or 1080 using machinery or hand spreading - depending on requirements
- Carrots for free feed/Pindone carrots are sourced locally and freshly cut by our equipment onsite to give a three-day window for remote operations
- Rodenator R3 concussive force technology unit available for warren implosion and destruction
- Shooting services including adapted ATV with spotlighting gear
- Fumigation using Aluminium Phosphide tablets and a Smoker identification unit
Wild Dog and Fox Baiting
- 1080 Foxoff programs are available to suit all size properties, preferred months for baiting programs are January, February, March and early April prior to opening rains.
- 1080 meat baits work most effectively in dry conditions and when young foxes from the previous years breeding cycle (August-November) are seeking new territories and will take baits readily due to inexperience. Older foxes are more vulnerable during these dryer months as food becomes scarce.
- Cannid Pest Injectors for greater wild dog selection and to minimise non-target poisoning.
Equipment
- Combination Oat bait and Carrot bait Layers - can to be towed by ATV
- Industrial petrol carrot cutter
- ATV Polaris Ranger 600 Diesel [24 HP] adapted with spotlighting gear
- R3 Rodenator Unit
- Mounted electric rewind 100m & 200m hose reels for high volume hand spraying
- Warren smoker (Stihl)
- Commercial tanks
- Spotlighting/monitoring equipment
- Heavy duty equipment hauler (8m – locked cage)
- Self-contained accommodation for workers
- Up to 5 employees if required
- Multiple boats (fibreglass & flat-bottomed).
- Fleet of 4WDs (all fitted pest weed pumps & 200L tank)
- 1,000L Pressure washer (petrol).
- UHF radios/satellite phone
Pest and Feral Animal Control
- Programs available for rabbits, foxes, goats, pigs, pigeons.
- Shooting may be a required follow up to baiting programs for rabbits and foxes and may is useful for pests such as pigeons.
- With the ATV and 200m hose spraying unit, spraying large and tight areas are a breeze.
- Peter recently completed spraying contracts for Primary Industries Resources SA (PIRSA) using his equipment for their Fruit Fly Eradication program.
- Peter can not only control all your animal/invertebrate pests, but also deal with your large scale weed control.
- All residential and commercial pest treatments to new (pre-construction) and existing buildings.
- Termite barriers and pre-construction barriers.
- Rodent monitoring and baiting. (Commercial & Residential)
Complete Remote Station Pest Control and Management Solutions
We understand the costs with engaging remote and rural services, therefore we implement a comprehensive pest management plan for your entire station and homestead.
With our unique dual pest control licence, we can manage all your pest animal, rodent and invasive weed concerns.
We offer:
- Pest animal management: rabbit and wild dog baiting and management and other pest animals with our extensive investment in specialised equipment.
- Small pest management: rodents, spiders, pigeons, baiting stations, termite inspections, treatments and Exterra Systems for prevention.
- Invasive weed control, grounds maintenance & high volume hand spraying. We can reach difficult to access places with our ATV and 200 metre spraying equipment.
- We also have a 100 litre petrol pressure washer so we can clean your equipment and homestead.
- We have self-contained accommodation for up to 5 staff.
Qualifications/Licences
Pest Control Technician licensed
in VIC (Department of Health), SA (SA Health) & NSW (EPA).
Authorisations/endorsements:
- pesticides (excluding fumigants) formulated for the control of arthropods, rodents, birds and fungi, which are used to control pests (other than pest animals).
- pesticides formulated for the control of pest animals to protect a building used for commercial purposes, a domestic premise, or privately owned land adjacent to domestic premises.
1080 Certification Vic/NSW/SA
Australian Environmental Pest Management Association Member (AEPMA)
ChemCERT Card (AQF-3)
ACUP (Standard, 1080/Papp & Pindone Concentrate)
Gun Licence
Heavy Combination Vehicle Licence
High Risk Work Licence
Peter has completed the following current industry recognised competencies:
Peter has an excellent professional reputation due to his in-depth knowledge, passion and reliability and this is demonstrated by being pursued for his specialist knowledge, experience and certifications:
- by Department of Primary Industries in SA (PIRSA)
- by local government as a preferred supplier for Pest Control
- as an expert witness regarding litigious matters for a major project
- having numerous industry contacts
Peter has recently completed contracts for Primary Industries (PIRSA) for the SA Government as part of their fruit fly eradication program and our local government to assist in completing a contract.
