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How to Get Rid of Termites and Prevent Infestations
Termites can create significant damage to your home and property, making it essential to know how to get rid of them. With proper prevention methods and identification, you can avoid the destruction of your wooden structures. This post will provide you with a guide on how to get rid of termites and when you should call for professional help, as well as prevention methods that you can implement. Identifying the Type of Termites [Read More]
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A Look At Termite Inspections
If you've scheduled a termite inspection with a pest control contractor, you may wonder what will happen during the inspection. Whether you're in the process of buying or selling a home or just want to make sure your current home is free from termites, it helps to know what goes on during the process. This blog post takes an insider look at termite inspections. The Basics Of Termite Inspections The Exterior [Read More]
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Are You Prepared for the Attack of the Flying Termites? (And No, It's Not a Movie)
If you have a home anywhere in Australia, you should certainly be aware of the threat posed by termites. After all, if they infiltrate your property and establish a colony, they will eat away at the wooden structure of your home until there is nothing left. Yet most people believe that termites can only enter the property through a subterranean tunnel, which is not the case. Could your property be vulnerable to an attack from some flying termites instead? [Read More]
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4 Common Winter Pests in Australia and How to Stop Them
There is no doubt that summertime is peak time for pests in Australia. But that doesn't mean that your pest problems will end once winter arrives. In Australia, although the winters are mild, your home will still attract insect and animal pests alike. Here are some of the most common household pests in winter, along with some steps you can take to keep pests at bay. 1. Bed bugs Bed bugs don't like the cold, but winters are mild in Australia, and bed bugs live indoors alongside their favourite food source – humans! [Read More]
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Proactive Termite Control
There are many proactive termiticide control measures that homeowners and business owners can take to protect their property from termite damage. This article explores some of the things you can do to keep termites at bay. Read on to discover more! Protect Woodwork in Your Home The first step you want to take is to maintain your woodwork. Apply a heavy paste of linseed oil and varnish for best results. Doing so will prevent the rot that the termites may feed on, as well as help condition the wood. [Read More]
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What Sort of Damage Do Insects Cause to Homes?
Insects can cause all sorts of damage to a home. In Australia, there are hundreds of thousands of different species of insects which will sometimes choose to set up colonies close to people's properties. When you are living close to a colony of insects, then damage may well occur. As such, you should take whatever steps are necessary to remove them or to encourage them to move on elsewhere to build their nests. [Read More]
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3 Reasons to Choose a Professional Exterminator for Your Home Pest Eradication
When you have pests invading your home, you turn to every solution possible. Depending on your particular pest, you may try traps or chemicals. This can be frustrating, and often does not produce the results you are looking for. For this reason, it is recommended that you choose a professional exterminator. Here are three reasons to choose a professional exterminator for your home pest purge. 1. An Exterminator Knows What Needs to Be Done [Read More]
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5 Residential Pest Management Tips in Spring
During winter, pests tend to enter into a dormant state because of the freezing temperatures. However, in spring, critters such as spiders, mosquitoes, ants and termites come out of hiding to feed, reproduce and seek shelter in homes. Homeowners should be watchful of the transition period from cold to warm months because it is the time when pest infestation is rampant. Here are some pest management tips during spring that homeowners might find useful. [Read More]
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Australia's Top Five Deadly Spiders
Although people tend to run into more trouble with insects in Australia than they do with spiders, these creatures maintain a reputation for deadliness across the country despite low fatality rates. Nonetheless, when you come into contact with spiders in your home or in your garden, you should proceed with caution. Call in a spider control expert to remove any that you have identified as being in the most deadly category. [Read More]
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Why Commercial Pest Control Is Critical For Your Business Premises
People will typically think of pest control services as a residential maintenance measure, but primarily this is because you live in your residence. It by no means means that commercial premises are immune to this scourge. In fact, business premises tend to be vulnerable to pests since not much care is put into preventive measures. Thus, if you neglect to keep pests out, then they inevitably will begin to breed in hard to access areas and will possibly go unnoticed since employees do not live on the premises. [Read More]