Automatic or Manual Waste Bins: Which Is Better for Your Workplace?
January 19, 2022 12:00 am
You know that you need sanitary waste bins in your bathroom cubicles. They provide the most effective and hygienic way to dispose of nappies, sanitary products, and adult diapers. In addition, they decrease the likelihood that people will leave waste in the restroom. So, you know you need bins. However, which type of bin do you choose: automatic and manual.... View Article
What’s with all the ants? How La Nina Is Affecting Ant Populations
January 14, 2022 12:00 am
Do you feel like you have been seeing more and more ants, recently? It is not just your imagination. The increase in rain due to La Nina has increased pests all over Australia, and ant populations are no exception. However, you may wonder why the ant population is increasing, since they are not a pest that lays eggs in water.... View Article
Upgrade to SMART Pest Control System
January 10, 2022 12:00 am
Are you struggling with pest control? While basic forms of pest control can effectively handle some types of pests and some pest infestations, it simply is not the best way to handle your pest problem. Advances in technology have made it possible to target pest control and eliminate the need for dangerous chemicals. The result is safer, more effective pest... View Article
La Nina and Mosquitoes
January 5, 2022 12:00 am
By now, you probably know that La Nina means we can expect wetter weather. While the number of storms and tropical cyclones are predicted to rise, La Nina is not only linked to weather catastrophes. It is also linked to an overall increase in rainfall and moisture. What does that mean for Australians? Well, depending on exactly where you live,... View Article
Thriving Termite Conditions: Is Your Home at Risk?
December 16, 2021 12:00 am
It is summer and conditions are ripe for termite swarming. Is your home at risk? Odds are that the answer is yes; about one-third of homes in Australia experience termites. In fact, termites cause more damage each year than the top three natural disasters combined. That means even if you think your home is safe from termites, your home is... View Article
Pests That Appear When It Rains
December 16, 2021 12:00 am
This wet summer, be prepared for some unexpected guests. La Nina will bring more than the odd spot of rain. Insects and other pests will search for suitable shelter to pass the time during this dreary wet season, and may find it in your home. Pests such as ants, cockroaches, spiders and mice leave their homes and search for drier... View Article
No-Touch Spray Hand Sanitiser
December 14, 2021 12:00 am
With the holidays approaching, no one wants to be sick. However, there are more hands-on-deck in the lead up to Christmas, which turns workplaces into potential dens of contagion. While that is always the case, it seems incredibly daunting as we seem to be coming out of a worldwide pandemic. No one wants to miss another holiday because of illness.... View Article
How Does La Nina Impact Pests in Australia?
December 13, 2021 12:00 am
La Nina. You may have heard the name, but do you understand what it is? La Nina is one of the two weather systems linked to the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO). The other is El Nino. In many parts of the world, La Nina is considered the less severe of the two major weather systems. However, in Australia, La... View Article
How to Have a Cockroach Free Festive Season
December 9, 2021 12:00 am
Nobody wants unwelcome guests during the holidays, especially roaches! Because roaches are attracted to garbage, refuse, and food droppings, they can make even an immaculate home seem dirty. They also spread diseases and contaminate food sources. Keep your home clean and your guests comfortable by eradicating your pests, now. Getting Rid of Cockroaches Starts with Prevention As with most pests,... View Article
Fighting Pests with Data Instead of Poison
December 7, 2021 9:19 am
SMART Digital Pest Control is challenging the long-standing methods of basic pest control; implementing data instead of poison to fight pests. Basic Pest Control Basic pest control relies on monthly or quarterly scheduled visits to check traps and baiting stations. While this technique has been used for decades it has always left technicians with little information to adequately fight pests,... View Article