It can sometimes appear to be a full-time job defending your home from bugs, pests and other “intruders.” Sometimes these invaders are very difficult to uncover or may be microscopic in size. Other times they are larger and more threatening. Rats fall into this latter category, and their number seems to be on the increase throughout Australia. How can you tell if you’ve got one of these unwelcome visitors – and what should you do?…
Read More »Although they are not really harmful to human health, like mosquitoes, silverfish are unpleasant creatures to discover in your home. They don’t cause much damage but simply consume dust from dead skin, glue and cardboard. Silverfish like dark and dank places, so you tend to notice them around plumbing. They feed at night and are surprisingly fast for small insects. If you see one in your home, then you probably have many more hidden away out of sight.…
Read More »Rodents, like other pests, can cause serious problems for people’s home and business life. Not only can rats and mice damage buildings and contaminate stores of food, an especially costly issue for farmers and food producers, storers and distributors, but they also carry and spread diseases and bacteria in their saliva and excrement that can seriously threaten the health and safety of you and your family. Whether you live in a rural area or in the suburbs of a big city, knowing how to prevent and get rid of rodent infestations can ensure your wellbeing and save you a lot of money.…
Read More »Despite their fragile appearances, mosquitoes can be both a nuisance and a threat to the health and safety of you and your family. Not only can mosquito bites be annoyingly itchy and irritating on the skin, but they are also known to spread a number of sometimes dangerous diseases, such as Dengue fever, Ross River virus, Australian encephalitis, and more. In Australia, residents and tourists are constantly advised to avoid mosquito-infested areas in order to avoid being infected by these diseases.…
Read More »It’s easy for garden sheds to become infested with spiders, as they tend to hang out in shady, unoccupied corners. If you don’t use your garden sheds regularly, the spiders will be left undisturbed. In short, your garden sheds basically become a safe haven for spiders. If you don’t want to have to deal with icky spider webs and possibly venomous spiders, like the Sydney funnel-web, follow the 3 tips below to keep your garden sheds free of spiders.…
Read More »Dealing with a termite infestation can be frustrating for any homeowner. However, it is important to try to employ as many eradication techniques as you can to ensure the structural integrity of your home is not compromised. The good news is that there are a number of home remedies that you could try to eliminate these pests from your premises. Nevertheless, if the infestation is severe, it is advisable to enlist the services of professional pest control contractors.…
Read More »If you’ve laid down a control barrier around your home to keep out termites, you may feel well protected. However, barriers can only keep termites out of your home if they can’t cross them or get through them. As an added precaution, be careful not to allow your garden plants or wood storage habits to act as a bridge that invites termites in. Be Careful What You Plant Beside External Walls…
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