Huntsman spiders are scary, but are they dangerous?
February 16, 2022 12:00 am
That is one of the top questions we get from our residential pest control customers. The answer depends on what you mean by dangerous. Is a huntsman spider’s bite life-threatening? No. Huntsman spiders are not deadly to humans. However, it would be a mistake to assume that not being life-threatening means that huntsman spiders are safe. Huntsman spiders are not... View Article
How SMART Can Help Prevent Cockroach Infestations?
February 8, 2022 12:00 am
Preventing a cockroach infestation can be tricky. Cockroaches hide in dark, moist spots and may leave few visible signs of infestations. By the time you spot dead or alive cockroaches, cockroach droppings, or cockroach eggs, you may already have a pretty big cockroach problem. Instead of waiting till you have an infestation to fight your cockroach problem, you should get... View Article
How to Control Ants Around Your Home and Business
February 2, 2022 12:00 am
Ants are fascinating animals. Ants make up 20% of the biomass on the planet. Except for Antarctica, every continent has its own native species of ant. There are approximately 1,000,000 ants for every human on the planet. Ants are super-strong able to carry 10 to 50 times their own body weight. Ants may seem like simple insects, but they can... View Article
Top Five Cockroach Hiding Places in Your Home or Business
January 31, 2022 12:00 am
Cockroach hiding places are hard to spot since they are nocturnal animals who will avoid light and people, you can have a cockroach infestation and not even know! They not only live in the dark, but they also prefer to feed in the dark. If they can find food in dark and moist places, they may never leave them. That... View Article
What’s with all the ants? How La Nina Is Affecting Ant Populations
January 13, 2022 12:00 am
Do you feel like you have been seeing more and more ants, recently? It is not just your imagination. The increase in rain due to La Nina has increased pests all over Australia, and ant populations are no exception. However, you may wonder why the ant population is increasing, since they are not a pest that lays eggs in water.... View Article
Upgrade to SMART Pest Control System
January 10, 2022 12:00 am
Are you struggling with pest control? While basic forms of pest control can effectively handle some types of pests and some pest infestations, it simply is not the best way to handle your pest problem. Advances in technology have made it possible to target pest control and eliminate the need for dangerous chemicals. The result is safer, more effective pest... View Article
La Nina and Mosquitoes
January 4, 2022 12:00 am
By now, you probably know that La Nina means we can expect wetter weather. While the number of storms and tropical cyclones are predicted to rise, La Nina is not only linked to weather catastrophes. It is also linked to an overall increase in rainfall and moisture. What does that mean for New Zealanders? Well, depending on exactly where you... View Article
How to Have a Cockroach Free Festive Season
December 9, 2021 12:00 am
Nobody wants unwelcome guests during the holidays, especially roaches! Because roaches are attracted to garbage, refuse, and food droppings, they can make even an immaculate home seem dirty. They also spread diseases and contaminate food sources. Keep your home clean and your guests comfortable by eradicating your pests, now. Getting Rid of Cockroaches Starts with Prevention As with most pests,... View Article
Let Us Help You Eliminate Flies This Holiday Season
December 7, 2021 12:00 am
Flies are more than annoying pests. Sure, they bother you by buzzing around, landing on things, and creating a general nuisance. However, did you know that they can also spread disease? When flies land on food, they contaminate it and carry diseases like shigellosis, E. coli, cholera, and typhoid fever. So, keeping flies away from your customers and guests is... View Article
Spider Webs Are Not Christmas Decorations
December 1, 2021 12:00 am
Keep Eight-Legged Pests Out This Holiday Season Halloween is long gone. It is time to get rid of those pesky spider webs. Webs One of the most prominent signs of a spider infestation is having multiple spider webs in your home. Spider webs, those sticky silk contraptions spiders create to help them trap their food, can make your house look... View Article