Pest Blogs for your Home and Business
Pest Blogs for your Home and Business
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YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER FLY CONTROL
YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER FLY CONTROL A quintessential part of the Australian summer, it’s often hard to keep flies away from your backyard barbecue. In this Hivemind article, we have some tips to help you stop them from being a nuisance this festive season.What...
TYPES OF TERMITES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
TYPES OF TERMITES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA With one in five homes experiencing extensive structural damage from termites, they are a notorious pest in South Australia. However, while there are over 300 species of termites in Australia, only a small number are...
HOW TO SPOT VENOMOUS SPIDERS THIS SUMMER
HOW TO PREVENT A FLEA INFESTATION IN YOUR HOME Of the estimated 10,000 species of spiders living in Australia, only a few of them have harmful venomous bites – BUT they’re definitely spiders you want to avoid! Now that we’re in peak spider season, we’ve put...
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MOSQUITO FREE SUMMER
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MOSQUITO FREE SUMMER Looking forward to outdoor entertaining over the festive season? Watch out for pesky mosquitoes! It’s not just their itchy and irritating bites that will spoil the fun – they can also spread some pretty nasty diseases....
How To Prevent Termites In Commercial Buildings
HOW TO PREVENT TERMITES IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Termites are a notorious pest to homes and businesses in Australia. They are thought to be responsible for significant damage that requires repairs averaging $10,000 per home — and it isn’t covered by insurance....
Are Bees Considered Pests?
ARE BEES CONSIDERED PESTS? Since bees play an important part in keeping our plants and crops healthy and thriving, can they ever be a pest? The answer is yes! There are certain bee species that are thought to compete with other bees and native animals for...
How to Prevent a Flea Infestation in your Home
HOW TO PREVENT A FLEA INFESTATION IN YOUR HOME With a notorious reputation for being a nuisance to our pets, fleas can also cause problems to people. With their itchy and irritating bites and the ability to spread serious diseases, you’ll want them gone as soon...
How to tell the difference between ant species in Australia
HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANT SPECIES IN AUSTRALIA There are at least 1,275 known species of ants in Australia, but only a few are considered as household pests. It’s handy to know which species you’re dealing with in the event of an outbreak, as this...
How to Prevent Ants in Spring
HOW TO PREVENT ANTS IN SPRING With warm weather on its way, the last thing that you need is an army of ants infiltrating your home and yard. However, come spring, hungry ants that have been quietly hibernating during winter will start to emerge and forage for...
How to manage rats in winter
HOW TO GET RID OF RATS IN WINTER Like most pests, rats are naturally drawn to the warmth and shelter indoors when winter sets in. However, they certainly aren’t the best house guests to have around. Not only are rats noisy and active at night, keeping you and...
Your guide to Pigeon Control
YOUR GUIDE TO HUMANE PIGEON CONTROL Introduced to Australia from Europe, feral or pest pigeons have become well adapted to urban environments and steadily increased in population since. Unfortunately, these noisy pests can also carry diseases, parasites, leave a...
Are Termites Active in Autumn
ARE TERMITES ACTIVE IN AUTUMN? Just because the weather is getting cooler, it doesn’t mean that active termites will just disappear. Like many other creepy crawlies, you’ll find that they thrive better in warmer conditions, but are still able to survive well in...
The Ultimate Guide to Fabric Pests
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FABRIC PESTS Finding insects eating away at your clothes, furniture or carpet may not sound like a situation that you’d expect to see. However, it’s an unfortunate reality when you’ve got a fabric pest outbreak. Although they tend to prefer...
Tips To Prevent Pests In Autumn
TIPS TO PREVENT PESTS IN AUTUMNIt’s been a warm couple of months – perfect for going to the beach, relaxing and spending a whole lot of time outside. As the autumn weather forces us back indoors, you’d be forgiven for thinking pests are also going into hibernation and...
The Ultimate Guide to Wasp Control
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WASP CONTROLAlthough bees and wasps can be hard to tell apart, it is best not to confuse them. Wasps can be very aggressive when provoked, their stings feel more painful and, to make matters worse, they can sting multiple times. Wasps play a key...
Getting Rid of Ants – The Complete Guide
Ants have good reason to be a dreaded pest in Adelaide, and it’s not just their painful bites. Like other creepy crawlies, they forage in unsanitary areas and encounter all sorts of nasty germs. They then introduce them to clean food and places, leading to contamination and illness. Ants also damage buildings and electrical wiring.
Ultimate Guide to Bee Prevention
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEE PREVENTIONAs your garden starts to bloom again after a long, cold winter, you can give thanks to bees for helping out. With a key role in pollinating and assisting plants to grow and survive, bees are an important part of our food production...
9 signs of termites you need to know about
Government guidelines recommend that a termite inspection should be carried out at least once a year, depending on your property’s risk of termite activity. Learn MoreAllowing your termite inspector access to more of your property means that they can provide you with...
How to manage spiders this spring
HOW TO GET RID OF SPIDERS THIS SPRING Now that spring is upon us, have you been noticing more spiders around your house? Chances are, they were actually there for months, quietly hiding throughout winter. As they emerge from hibernation looking for food, you’ll...
What do termites look like?
WHAT DO TERMITES LOOK LIKE? Have you noticed small insects around your home and wondered if they are termites? It can be tricky to tell because termites can look different, even if they are from the same colony. Since termites are born into separate castes, with...
Ultimate Guide to Stored Product Pests
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STORED PRODUCT PESTS It can be frustrating to find tiny insects crawling around your kitchen pantry and helping themselves to your food before you’ve had a chance to enjoy it yourself. Many of stored product pests enter your home through...