Did you know that bats are great for protecting farmers crops from insects and flies? For example, a single colony of 150 brown bats can protect farmers cops from over 30 million root worms each and every summer…
It’s getting harder and harder to avoid a close encounter with bed bugs. But there are some common sense ideas you can follow to protect you and your family from these nasty little pests.
Termites are social insects that are designed for survival. They do not act as individuals within the nest but more like a whole organism, where each one will sacrifice itself for the sake of the whole colony. As such they are not easy to get rid of and it is not a matter of simply spraying them with an insecticide. Treatment for termites must be handled by a professional pest controller, who is an expert in locating and eliminating the problem.
I dreaded the invasive pest inspection. However, the visit proved to be amusing and educational. I offer some tips for a successful appointment. Remember, the inspector is not judging you or your housekeeping skills.
Seen little bugs in your cupboards? You could have pantry pests! Here are a few tips on how to recognize these bugs, as well as what you can do to prevent them from entering your cupboards.
As a child, the practice seemed odd to me. How could you expect to kill a pest by simply applying a pesticide to an area, letting it dry, and then waiting for pests to crawl through it?
Pigeons are an ubiquitous presence in cities around the world; yet, they are usually an unwanted presence. Pigeons that roost around your home or workplace are not only annoying with their constant cooing sounds, but they also tend to leave droppings that can harbour disease. Many home owners or workers want to get rid of pigeons because they are unsanitary, but it can be difficult to remove pigeons because of their resiliency.
Sniffer dogs are trained to use the sense of smell to find various substances, from animals, drugs, and mould to firearms and explosives, humans, plants, and even bed bugs. Dogs have been used for centuries for their heightened sense of smell, and their use in detecting bed bugs has become increasingly popular in recent years. Of course, a house dog with a strong sniffer can be trained as a detection dog, but you shouldn’t expect your beloved friend to find bugs for you without any training. Indeed, special training from a professional handler is required for dogs to detect bed bugs; but once trained, dogs are especially effective in flushing out these annoying and resilient creatures.
When it comes to termite control, exterminating these pests from your house is only part of the solution. It’s vitally important to eradicate the colony and if you do not, your house may come under attack from termites all over again. There are a number of strategies for dealing with the termite colonies, such as termite baits, chemical barriers and dusts.
Termites, or white ants as they are sometimes known, have the capacity to devastate your home within a matter of months. The Sydney suburban region is particularly vulnerable to termite activity, especially from the subterranean varieties. However with a termite pest control strategy up your sleeve, you can emerge the victor against these home-munching creatures.
