Do You Have A Silverfish Problem?
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
Silverfish are not as common as the household fly, cockroach or ant, but these insects can cause serious damage to the items in your home. Why are they considered a pest? They’re considered a pest as they cause damage to your personal property and eat some of your food. They enjoy eating their way through things like: books coming off their... View Article
Pest Spotlight European Wasps
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
Did you know when attacked, European wasps release chemicals to alert other wasps? Find out more about these angry buzzers! The European Wasp! The European wasp is often misidentified with Native Paper Wasps. Whilst looking similar there are a few key differences: Native wasps let their legs hang low while flying, whereas a European wasp holds their legs close to... View Article
How Do I Get Rid The Ants In My House
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
Ants are an incredibly intelligent species; they are foraging, colony-building insects and have strict divisions of labour, which have allowed them to survive and protect themselves for over 99 million years. There are only eleven known ant species native to New Zealand but introduced ant species have been annoying households for a long time. One of the biggest and most... View Article
Stop The Infestation Where Are Ants Hiding In Your Home
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
Where are the ants hiding in your home? Ants in New Zealand can be very difficult pests to control, as each colony comprises thousands of individual ants. Even if you are repeatedly using DIY ant control products on the ant trails and temporarily repelling them, it’s not long before more appear. Ants exhibit a wide variety of nesting behaviour. Some... View Article
Pest Control Tips For Your Boat
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
Pests at sea? Yes, pests are found on board ships, yachts and boats of any size. Find out what are the most common boat pests, and how you can avoid an infestation. Most common pests found in boats Cockroaches and Ants These are the most common pests found at sea. They easily come on board (mostly through hitchhiking), and all... View Article
7 Essential Tips To Help Prepare Your Home For Spring
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
Do you need a project to warm you up in winter? Don’t slack off in the cold months. Now is the perfect time to pull on those rubber gloves and prepare your home for the coming warmer seasons. We have some useful tips to share with you to ensure your property is well protected from the pests & vermin that... View Article
3 Signs Of Bed Bugs People Can Miss
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
You Might Have Bed Bugs! 2 out of 3 people won’t develop any symptoms to a bedbugs bite, how can you tell if you have them? Bed bugs are one of the most common pests in existence. In fact, Anticimex, Flicks parent company derives its name from its fight against the little crawlers. Literally Anticimex translate from Swedish to “Against... View Article
3 Brilliant Tips To Keep Pests Out Of Food!
October 18, 2019 2:41 pm
Have you heard of Entomophagy? It’s the practice of eating insects and bugs. It’s an important staple for some cultures, where raising livestock is not optimal. Where cows, pigs and other animals would struggle to survive, insects may thrive. And this makes them a valuable food source. But unless you’ve taken deliberately to an entomophagy diet, you probably don’t want... View Article
6 Pest Myths Debunked
October 18, 2019 2:41 pm
With an abundance of pest information on the internet, it’s becoming harder to know who to trust. To clear up any confusion, we’ve debunked six pest myths. 1. Pests are only attracted to dirty homes – False. Even a clean home can have pest problems. All pests, including cockroaches, ants, and rodents, require three basic needs: food, water, and shelter. ... View Article
5 Ways To Keep Mosquitoes Out Of Your Backyard
October 18, 2019 2:41 pm
Remove Stagnant Water Mosquitos have four stages of life: egg, larvae, pupa and adult. The first three of these are spent in water. By removing sources of stagnant water, you effectively remove the mosquitoes’ ability to reproduce. However, make sure you’re thorough! An area of water as small as an upturned bottle cap is enough for a female mosquito to... View Article