Pest Control in Discovery Gardens

Why Discovery Gardens has a persistent pest problem

Three structural features of Discovery Gardens create the conditions other areas do not have. First, building age: most blocks were built between 2006 and 2010, meaning shared riser ducts are now 15-20 years old with gaps at every pipe penetration. German cockroaches travel these risers freely between apartments and floors. Second, density: 300+ residential buildings in a compact footprint means re-infestation from neighbouring flats is constant even after successful treatment. Third, the green corridors between clusters — attractive landscaping that permanently harbours Norway and black rats, which find their way into ground-floor and podium-level units through drainage and AC line penetrations.

We treat more than 35 Discovery Gardens apartments per month. The breakdown: approximately 65% cockroaches, 20% rodents, 15% ants and other.

Common pests in Discovery Gardens

Our treatment approach for Discovery Gardens

• Cockroach infestations — Non-repellent gel bait placed at all plumbing penetrations, under sinks, and inside riser access panels. Cockroaches carry bait back into the riser duct, eliminating unseen colonies. We include plumbing gap sealing in every Discovery Gardens cockroach job because without it, neighbours continuously re-introduce the infestation.
• Rodents — Inspect and seal all entry points (AC drainage pipe gaps, utility penetrations, damaged DPC). Tamper-proof bait stations in service corridors. Follow-up check at 10 days included.
• Ants — Slow-acting gel bait only — never spray, which splits colonies into satellite nests and makes the problem worse. Usually resolved in 5-7 days.
• Families with children — We default to gel bait and crack-and-crevice application that keeps active product away from surfaces children touch. We'll walk you through exactly what we apply and when re-entry is safe.

FAQ for Discovery Gardens residents