Rudy Tschaut - Proprietor
Allguard pest control started out over 15 years ago in 1990 as a part time hobby
for its current director, Rudolf Tschaut. Rudy started out as an electrician
under Eddy Long of Long Homes. As his business grew, he added more equipment and
upgraded his vehicle.
Around 1988 he teamed up with Bruce Gow of Best Pest Control staging a
competition that they called, "The Great Australian Bug Hunt". They put up
$1,500 of their own money as prize money for the largest catch of a spider, ant
and cockroach. Newspapers and radio stations were alerted to this novel
competition and Rudy and Bruce then approached the local Shopping Centre for
space to stage the competition.
The shopping centre was very enthusiastic about the idea and donated the space
on the proviso that he get as much exposure for the event as possible. He then
enlisted the aid of his father, Adam, son Eugene, and his partner, Elizabeth to
man the stalls. Large and peculiar insects and spiders were captured and put
into a display. The competition was extremely popular and business became brisk
as a direct result of this unique marketing.
More trucks were purchased and staff were hired to cope with the fresh demand.
Over the years Rudy has added to his "Spider and Insect Zoo" and has displayed
it in all areas of Sydney to astonished crowds.
Four trucks now carry the Allguard pest control banner and Rudy and his staff
have collected many qualifications and certifications amongst them. Training is
a regular occurrence and seminars are frequently attended. Building reports are
handled by his specialist business companions.
Allguard Pest control has a fine reputation for "Gold Seal" service and
specialises in pest reports, termite and spider control work. Rudy is a keen
competitor in motor cycle racing when he is not controlling bugs and has
fiercely competed in competitions at Eastern Creek and Phillip Island. He also
has won the table tennis championship at the Wentworthville Leagues club under
the coaching of his old foe, Bruce "Clubber" Gow.