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Hiring your first staff member in a small service-based business is an important step in the growth of a small service-based business, but for some working out the when and who are the biggest questions. The video from Tom Aldridge, the owner of Suburban Pest Management provides valuable insights into the hiring process of your first employee in a service-based business.

Enjoy this lighthearted series of videos where Tom and Oscar get coffee and answer commonly asked questions about Suburban Pest Management, the pest control industry, and Tom Aldridge, Suburban Pest Management’s owner. Enjoy Pesties in Cars Getting Coffee.

In our Not-So-Fun Facts video series, we have created some fun, short, easy-to-understand videos on lots of pest-related topics. Pests covered include Termites, Mosquitoes, Wasps, Cockroaches, and Rodents. In these videos, Tom gives a whole bunch of interesting facts and breaks down myths and common misconceptions.

Having a pest problem in your home can be a big inconvenience, especially if you have a baby or toddler. While DIY pest control seems like the most efficient solution, these products can pose a health risk to babies and young children if too harsh or not applied properly. A professional pest control company can provide pest control which is efficient, and won’t harm you, your children, or the environment.

Many people only come to acknowledge pest control once it’s too late. However, adequate pest control starts way before you see a cockroach scurry across your kitchen floor.

At SPM, we have developed three pillars which are the foundations for everything we do, particularly for our commercial clients. Our three pillars include Compliance, Reliability and Support.

Most people’s first encounter with an possum isn’t necessarily pleasant. Possums are unlike the typical insect pests, and can cause significant anxiety among their hosts. These resilient and…

We often get asked about the price for pest control. When you have a pest problem, you want to treat it quickly but not with a cheap fix. As well, you should consider pest prevention strategies for your property. These long-term methods avoid adding to the price of poor pest management.

It’s no secret that working in the office can get a little tedious. When stressed or distracted, people love to snack on sugary foods and drinks for that…

We are HACCP (FOOD SAFETY) and ISO9001 certified. Our HACCP (FOOD SAFETY) system means we have the pest control management systems in place for food processing, manufacturing, and handling facilities. Our ISO9001 certification means we have the management systems and standards in place for pest control in residential and commercial, as well as termite management and pre-construction.

Kahlee featured recently in a ‘Get to Know’ article in the PWAPM (Professional Women in Australian Pest Management) E-Gazette. Check out the article.

In this series, we cover everything related to DIY Pest Control. Tom Aldridge, the owner of Suburban Pest Management is happy to endorse the DIY approach to pest control. Videos 5 through 9 cover all things related to Cockroaches. He covers the different products available both professional and DIY, how to treat cockroaches effectively, how the professionals go about cockroach treatment, and the conducive conditions for cockroach infestation.

In this series, we cover everything related to DIY Pest Control. Tom Aldridge, the owner of Suburban Pest Management is happy to endorse the DIY approach to pest control. This is Chapter 3 which has videos 10 through 12 covering all things related to Rodents, what are the main types of rodents found in Australia, how we stop and prevent rodents, and the best rats and mice traps to use.

In this series, we cover everything related to DIY Pest Control. Tom Aldridge, the owner of Suburban Pest Management is happy to endorse the DIY approach to pest control and acknowledges that some people are inclined to do it themselves rather than spend the money on a professional. In this series, we aim to pass on some of our knowledge to show people how they can adopt some of our methods to do DIY pest control safely and effectively.

In response to recent events surrounding the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) outbreak, Suburban Pest Management would like to provide you with some reassurance.

Welcome to Suburban’s three part series of videos on complaint handling. In this series, Tom Aldridge, Suburban’s MD covers how we handle resolving the issue for the client, identifying if and/or where our process fell down, and addressing any underlying issues with the staff.

Like clothing moths, carpet moths are extremely common and are found worldwide. This means any carpeted space in your home has the potential to be targeted by these…

Suburban Pest Management was awarded the title of Australian Pest Manager of the Year 2021 at the online Pest Manager of the Year & PWAPM Excellence Awards night in September.

Brisbane is home to some nasty little critters that can do harm to you and your property. From cockroaches enjoying a midnight feast on the kitchen bench, to deadly spiders in the garden shed and those super destructive termites eating away your asset.

Mother Nature tends to throw all sorts of pests into our homes, often at extremely inopportune moments. These pests can cause a tremendous amount of anxiety in people…