Preparing for Borer Season
October 6, 2022 12:00 am
For many people, spring is their favorite time of year. However, if you have ever had to battle with borers, you may be dreading the start of spring. The warmer weather encourages all types of plants and wildlife, including wood boring insects that can damage your home or wooden possessions. Getting ready for borers can be more difficult than preparing... View Article
Causes of Problems with Gum Trees
October 6, 2022 12:00 am
Does your gum tree look ill? Eucalyptus are vulnerable to a number of pests. They can make your trees look sickly. However, the problem is worse than a bad-looking tree. Unhealthy gum trees can cause major problems for you. That is why it is important to identify why your eucalyptus does not look right and fix the problem. Why Is... View Article
Review to Win!
September 30, 2022 5:00 pm
Leave a Google Review and for the chance to win a $100 gift card! At Flick, we appreciate the feedback our customers provide, as it gives us a chance to grow and improve the service we provide. Now it’s our time to reward you by simply leaving a review. Winning is Easy To win 1 of 5 $100 gift cards,... View Article
Top Spring Pests
September 28, 2022 12:00 am
We think of springtime as that time of year where everything starts to bloom. In addition to the grass getting greener and the flowers starting to bloom, spring is also when we start to see more pests. Get a pest inspection and preventive pest control in the spring. Many pests are dormant during the winter months but become active again... View Article
Mice Multiply in Spring! Get Ahead of Rodents with SMART
September 20, 2022 12:00 am
Although mice can breed any time of year, if you have ever thought that mice multiply more rapidly in the springtime, you are not wrong. Spring offers perfect conditions for mice and other rodents to breed, leading to a population explosion each season. This population explosion is not just a seasonal problem. The more mice breed in the springtime, the... View Article
Pest Control and Spring Cleaning
September 14, 2022 12:00 am
While any home can get pests, the reality is that pests are much more likely in dirty, cluttered homes. Tackling a spring-cleaning project can help reduce the things that attract pests to your home and is a great first step in pest prevention. Look for Pest entry points while Spring Cleaning Most pests can enter homes through extremely small cracks.... View Article
Spotting Carpet Beetles
September 8, 2022 12:00 am
Carpet beetles, like most insects, are not naturally destructive. In their native environment, they play an important role in breaking down biological materials. Their larvae eat hair, animal skins, feathers, and other animal proteins. However, what is wonderful for the environment can wreak havoc in your home. How Harmful are Carpet Beetles? Carpet beetles are a notoriously destructive pest if... View Article
What are borers?
September 7, 2022 7:56 am
Borers are beetles that lay their eggs on timber. The eggs hatch and the pupae burrow their way into untreated wood. The larvae live in the wood, continuing to eat and tunnel their way through until they reach the adult beetle stage of their metamorphosis. At that stage, they burrow to the surface of the timber and fly out. They... View Article
Pest control is a big problem for University and TAFE administrators
September 7, 2022 7:25 am
Students at universities or in trade programs want to be able to attend school in sanitary, pest-free areas. They may be more practical than younger students, and less disturbed by obvious signs of pest control, but many of them will still freak out if they see a pest on the University and TAFE premises. Flick’s SMART system provides a great... View Article
Secondary School Pest Control
September 7, 2022 7:23 am
While everyone knows that pests in schools are bad, they may not realize what a nightmare pests can be for the administration. You not only have to worry about handling the pest problem, but also about managing the information about pests. Secondary school students usually have phones and social media, so even an isolated citing of a pest can look... View Article