3 Keys to Unlocking a Pest-Free Rental Property
October 12, 2022 1:00 am
Keeping your rental property pest-free in warm weather is imperative. A systematic approach can prevent costly damage and protect the health of tenants. This is the season to be vigilant. Flick Pest Control has over 105 years’ experience fighting Australian pests. We’re also part of the global Anticimex network, which allows us to tap into proven treatments from around the... View Article
Get Ready for a Cobweb Free Halloween
October 12, 2022 12:00 am
Halloween is almost here! For many of us that means decorating our house with ghouls, ghosts, and goblins. You may even see fake cobwebs and spider webs in some Halloween décor. However, you do not want real cobwebs in your Halloween decorations. While fake spiders may be a fun and funny part of Halloween, real spiders can be quite dangerous.... View Article
Preparing for Termite Swarm Season
October 4, 2022 12:00 am
Spring is coming, which means termite swarm season is right around the corner. You may think that there is nothing you can do about termite swarms. That is partially true. Unless termites are swarming away from your property, you probably do not have control over their starting colony. However, that does not mean that you are helpless during swarm season.... View Article
Top Spring Pests
September 28, 2022 12:00 am
We think of springtime as that time of year where everything starts to bloom. In addition to the grass getting greener and the flowers starting to bloom, spring is also when we start to see more pests. Get a pest inspection and preventive pest control in the spring. Many pests are dormant during the winter months but become active again... View Article
Common Termite FAQs
September 25, 2022 12:00 am
What are termites? Termites are small ant-like insects that live in underground colonies of up to 7 million pests. Although some species are white or cream in colour (thus the common name White Ants) they can also be black or brown. How common are termites? Termites are very common and are increasing in most states of Australia (especially... View Article
Update to a Touch Free Washroom this Spring
September 22, 2022 12:00 am
People think about spring cleaning as the winter comes to an end. While not technically a part of spring cleaning, many people also take the opportunity to work on strategies for keeping things cleaner. That is why many people want to update to touch free washrooms in the spring. Touch free washrooms are a great strategy to help keep public... View Article
Mice Multiply in Spring! Get Ahead of Rodents with SMART
September 20, 2022 12:00 am
Although mice can breed any time of year, if you have ever thought that mice multiply more rapidly in the springtime, you are not wrong. Spring offers perfect conditions for mice and other rodents to breed, leading to a population explosion each season. This population explosion is not just a seasonal problem. The more mice breed in the springtime, the... View Article
Modern Pest Control for Your Home
September 18, 2022 12:00 am
For centuries, the standard in pest control has been the mousetrap or rodenticides. To make them work effectively, people have had to guess where rodents might be and hope that their extermination methods are in the right places. While people have tweaked them, the basic approach to pest control has remained the same. While the skill of the technician helped,... View Article
Pest Control and Spring Cleaning
September 14, 2022 12:00 am
While any home can get pests, the reality is that pests are much more likely in dirty, cluttered homes. Tackling a spring-cleaning project can help reduce the things that attract pests to your home and is a great first step in pest prevention. Look for Pest entry points while Spring Cleaning Most pests can enter homes through extremely small cracks.... View Article
I Have Found Termites in My Home!
September 12, 2022 12:00 am
So, you think you may of found termites in your home? Well you’re not alone! Termites attack about 1 in every 3 homes in Australia, causing millions of dollars in structural damage every year. With that said, termites can be very easy to manage through correct termite treatments and termite management solutions. Case Example – Brassall, Ipswich: The clients knew they... View Article