What Makes Possums The Household Winter Pest
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
Possums have traditionally lived in rain forests or in areas with abundant vegetation. Due to dynamic changes to the environment occurring over the past few years, possums have chosen to reside in roofs, garages, sheds and similar habitats. Two common possum species in Australia are the common brush tail possum and the common ringtail possum. Although they may resemble cute and... View Article
Winter Workplace Pest
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
“Rodent season” – as known in the industry – is here. Just like you and I, rats and mice are looking to be nice and warm, unfortunately this means moving indoor. Our properties make prefect nesting grounds as there is plenty of food, water and with some buildings now with insulation. With the cooler weather, the rain and the changes... View Article
Pest Control Tips For Spring
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
With September already past, warmer weather means the life cycle of many household pests will also start to speed up. During the spring, the most common household pests are cockroaches, ants, and spiders. These pests have different habits and will exploit your home in various ways. They will live in your roof voids, wall cavities, and sub-floor spaces; internal areas... View Article
Pest Control Tips For Your Vehicle
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
We know how distressing it may be to find pests in your home, but many people are unlucky enough to experience pest infestations in their motor vehicles. Whether it’s a car, RV, campervan or truck, pests will manage to find their way inside. If you have pests in your motor vehicle contact us for assistance. So what attracts pests into... View Article
Is Your Business Infested With Cockroaches?
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
Cockroach infestations should not be taken lightly. Having these pests on your commercial premises can be severely damaging to your business and your reputation. Have you found cockroaches on your commercial premise? Cockroaches are transmitters of several diseases including salmonella. They can damage and contaminate foodstuffs and render stock unusable. To ensure commercial businesses meet their public health and safety... View Article
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