Some pests don’t just invade your home; they overstay their welcome and refuse to leave. At Top Dog Pest Control, we’ve seen it all. From bugs that hide in plain sight to pests that seem to rise from the dead, Gold Coast residents are up against some of the most stubborn intruders in the country.
Whether they’re flying across your living room or silently chewing through your roof, these pests are built to survive. Here’s our updated lineup of the hardest-to-kill pests on the Gold Coast and why you need professional Gold Coast Pest Control to fight back.
Drywood Termites
Quiet, destructive, and near impossible to spot, drywood termites are the hidden nightmare of many Gold Coast homes. Unlike subterranean termites, they don’t need soil or moisture to survive. They live, feed, and breed inside timber structures like roof beams, furniture, and skirting boards.
Often, the only clue is the fine, sawdust-like frass they push out of tiny holes. By the time they’re discovered, the damage can be extensive. Thorough treatment and termite management systems are essential for eradicating and preventing these destructive pests.
Fleas
Don’t be fooled by their tiny size. Once fleas make themselves at home, they’re incredibly hard to evict. They enter your house on pets, lay eggs in carpets, and hide in soft furnishings.
You might treat your home and get a short reprieve, but then the dormant eggs hatch, and the cycle begins again. Effective Gold Coast Pest Control breaks that cycle, treating both adult fleas and their eggs to ensure the infestation is truly gone.
Ghost Ants
Ghost ants live up to their name. With translucent abdomens and tiny frames, they’re hard to see and even harder to eliminate. These ants form nests in wall cavities, behind baseboards, and even in electrical outlets.
Disturb their colony, and they scatter instantly — only to regroup elsewhere in your home. Standard sprays don’t work. Ghost ants require targeted treatment from experienced pest professionals.
Silverfish
These slippery, fast-moving insects are a common sight in humid areas like bathrooms and laundries. Silverfish munch on paper, glue, fabrics, and pantry items, and they move so quickly that catching them is nearly impossible.
They’re not dangerous, but their resilience and speed make them hard to control without a structured treatment plan.
American Cockroaches
Also known as palmetto bugs, these large cockroaches are infamous for their ability to fly and fake death. Spray one, and it might twitch, lie still… then jump back to life and disappear under your fridge.
They’re hardy, fast, and thrive in dark, moist areas. Getting rid of them requires more than a surface spray; it calls for expert-level Gold Coast Pest Control.
Pharaoh Ants
These tiny ants infiltrate buildings by climbing through plumbing and electrical systems, setting up complex networks of colonies. Spray them the wrong way, and you’ll actually make the infestation worse, they “bud,” splitting into multiple colonies in response to threats.
That’s why treatment must be calculated and precise. At Top Dog, we target the source and ensure long-term prevention strategies are in place.
Bed Bugs
No one wants to share their bed with blood-feeding parasites. Bed bugs bite while you sleep and hide in bed frames, seams, and skirting boards during the day. They’re difficult to see and even harder to eliminate.
They can live for months without feeding and survive in tiny cracks. DIY will not eliminate them fully; professional-grade heat and chemical treatments are the only way to do so.
German Cockroaches
Small but mighty, German cockroaches are the most common type of roach we treat. They multiply rapidly in warm, humid spaces like kitchens, laundries, and bathrooms. One egg capsule can contain up to 40 offspring.
You might kill a few with the spray, but unless the infestation is properly targeted, they will return in larger numbers.
Call in the Experts Before They Come Back to Life
Whether they crawl, fly, hide, or bite, these pests are built for survival. While DIY methods might offer temporary relief, professional help is needed for long-term protection and peace of mind.
Trust the team at Top Dog Pest Control for thorough and effective Gold Coast pest control. Call us today at 1800 737 836, and let us eliminate your unwanted guests for good. Don’t wait for them to rise again. Let’s stop the cycle.
