What's particular to Goodna
Ipswich, not Brisbane
Goodna falls under Ipswich City Council. The council says its role with pest and feral animals is limited to its own land and to public health concerns. On your property it's yours to resolve, and council can give advice if your own steps don't work.
Two creeks
Woogaroo Creek and its tributaries run through Springfield, Redbank Plains and Goodna, a sub-catchment of 69 square kilometres. Goodna Creek is smaller, at 14 square kilometres of urban, light industrial and bushland, and the council lists it as important for securing koala populations.
The river
The Brisbane River forms part of Ipswich's northern boundary, and the council says the lower river has a significant impact on the city during floods.
Who to call for what in Goodna
Spiders, wasps and termites
Ipswich City Council's advice is a pest control service, so that's a job for us to pass on. If someone stung has trouble breathing, call 000 first. Termite work in Queensland also needs a QBCC licence.
Fire ants
Report them to Biosecurity Queensland, online or by phone, within 24 hours. That's Queensland law, and the council says to report them even on council land. It's never a job.
A swarm of bees
Business Queensland says swarms are usually placid when left alone, and suggests your local beekeeping club. Bees going into a wall are different: that's a pest business.
Possums
Protected in Queensland. An operator licensed for it can catch one but must release it within 25 metres, and the gaps need repairing.
Snakes
Not a pest job. Keep the details of a licensed snake catcher handy, and leave the snake alone.
After water has been through
If creek or flood water has been through the yard or under the floor, tell the termite inspector. Ask what it means for any termite barrier, and whether they want to look again once things dry out.
Pooled water brings its own problem. Brisbane's mosquito program describes freshwater mosquitoes breeding in temporary ground pools, and the same goes for any low spot in a Goodna yard, so empty what you can.
Termite inspection and buying in Goodna
The QBCC says only someone with a pest licence can complete a termite inspection, and only a residential building inspector can complete a pre-purchase building inspection. A building and pest inspection in Goodna is usually both, on one visit or two.
Where we'd start in Goodna
We'd sort anything urgent first, then get a termite inspection booked if it's been a while, especially after wet weather. Tell us what you've found and your postcode.
Want someone to look at it?
Tell us what you've seen and your postcode, and a local pest business that handles exactly that calls you to talk it through.
