What's different in Cabramatta
Mosquitoes near the creek
Fairfield City Council says it doesn't spray pesticides to control mosquitoes, and it has Cabramatta Creek in its creek care program. Its advice is to tip stagnant water out of every container and keep yards tidy so small pools don't form. It says bug zappers are often ineffective.
Flying foxes aren't pests
The Cabramatta Creek camp is on the border of Cabramatta and Warwick Farm. Native mammals are protected in NSW, so noise or droppings from the camp isn't a pest business job.
Termites in the reserves
The council says termites in parks or bushland reserves don't necessarily threaten private property, and it can't carry out termite control in protected natural areas. Most species feed only on dead wood, so termites on a living tree don't always mean the tree will die.
Who handles what
| Fairfield City Council | You | |
|---|---|---|
| Mosquitoes | Doesn't spray | Clear standing water, use repellent and long sleeves |
| Termites on your land | Says it's your responsibility | Regular inspections, easy subfloor access, fix leaks |
| An overgrown block | Requires owners to keep land in a healthy condition | Talk to the owner first, then report it |
| Indian mynas | Says control is for the land owner or occupier | Seal roof gaps, cover bins and pet food |
Barriers aren't the whole answer
The council says termite barriers fitted at construction aren't completely fool-proof, so regular inspections still matter. It also suggests easy access into subfloor cavities, and looking after pipes, fixtures and gutters so leaks don't reach timber.
If you find mud tubes, leave them undisturbed and call someone. Our termites in Sydney page has what to ask.
If it were our place in Cabramatta
We'd spend a Saturday on the water and the leaks, since no one else is coming to do it. If you haven't had a termite inspection in a while, that's next. Tap what you've seen 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.
