When cockroaches and white-tailed spiders were spotted across multiple buildings at a West Auckland primary school, AlphaPest was brought in to carry out a thorough treatment. By scheduling the work during the school holidays and deploying multiple technicians simultaneously, the team completed the job efficiently and with minimal disruption to staff and contractors still accessing the site.
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Cockroaches and spiders had been sighted in multiple buildings throughout the school. Beyond being unsightly, there was a genuine safety concern: white-tailed spiders were following the cockroaches indoors in search of prey, putting students and staff at risk of bites inside classrooms. The school needed a thorough treatment that would address both pest issues without disrupting the school environment.
Scope of Work
AlphaPest conducted a detailed inspection of the school grounds and buildings. The inspection confirmed that the cockroaches were originating from the gardens throughout the school and that both cockroaches and spiders were entering classrooms through open or poorly sealed windows. A multi-building treatment was planned to address both the infestation and its source.
Challenges
While an external barrier spray was clearly required to stop further ingress, teachers and other staff still needed access to the buildings after school hours during the term. To avoid any risk of exposure to treatment products, and to allow thorough access to all areas, AlphaPest recommended rescheduling the work for the upcoming school holidays when the site would be vacant.
Techniques and Equipment Used
AlphaPest deployed multiple technicians to complete both the interior and exterior treatments concurrently:
- Interior treatment: Gel baits applied throughout the affected buildings to target cockroach activity with minimal disruption
- Interior monitoring: Sticky traps placed in high-activity areas to monitor and capture insects
- Exterior barrier spray: Applied to the perimeter of all buildings to prevent cockroaches and spiders from re-entering through windows and wall gaps
Outcome and Key Benefits to the Client
By deploying multiple technicians and scheduling the treatment during the school holidays, AlphaPest completed the full program efficiently. The school was cleared of cockroach and white-tailed spider activity before students and staff returned for the new term.
- Cockroach and white-tailed spider activity eliminated across all treated buildings
- External barrier spray applied to prevent re-entry from surrounding gardens
- Treatment completed during school holidays with no disruption to staff, students, or contractors
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Why Choose AlphaPest for Commercial Pest Control in Auckland?
AlphaPest provides expert pest control services backed by over 20 years of local experience. Our Auckland-based team specialises in safe and effective treatments for schools, businesses, and public facilities.
- Thorough Inspections: We identify the root cause before treatment begins
- School-Safe Methods: Products and scheduling chosen to protect students and staff
- Multi-Technician Capability: Faster completion on larger or time-sensitive sites
- Flexible Scheduling: We work around your calendar, including school holidays
- Ongoing Protection: Scheduled pest management programs available for schools and commercial facilities
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