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
Increased Termite Activity In Summer
September 10, 2022 12:00 am
With the recent wet weather and the promote return of our beautiful warm summer, there will no doubt be termite activity around your home. These destructive pests run at full capacity during the summer months. The spike in termite destruction in summer is due to the cooler months slowing activity, which is reignited as the weather warms back up. Are... View Article
How To Spot Carpet Beetles
September 8, 2022 12:00 am
How To Spot Carpet Beetles? Carpet beetles, like most insects, are not naturally destructive. In their native environment, they play an important role in breaking down biological materials. Their larvae eat hair, animal skins, feathers, and other animal proteins. However, what is wonderful for the environment can wreak havoc in your home. How Harmful are Carpet Beetles? Carpet beetles are... View Article
What Is the Difference Between Ants and Termites?
September 6, 2022 12:00 am
To most people, ants and termites look alike. There are even some types of ants that cause damage to wood. So, you may think that termites and ants are the same type of insect. Despite their physical resemblance, the two insects are actually very distinct. In this blog, we will explain the differences between ants and termites. How to tell... View Article
Digital Rodent Monitoring vs. Basic Rodent Control
September 4, 2022 12:00 am
Are you wondering if digital rodent monitoring is really better than basic rodent control? If pest industry trends are any indication, pest control companies certainly think it is. Digital Monitoring Digital monitoring systems are data driven. They use sensors, apps, and wireless networks to monitor for pests and report them back to the extermination company. In most locations, pest control... View Article
Termite Dos and Don’ts
August 31, 2022 12:00 am
What issues do termites create? It is impossible to overstate how big of a threat termites are in Australia. They cause billions in damage each year. Estimates vary, but some studies suggest that as many as 1 in 3 properties in Australia have some termite activity each year. Because of the damage that they do, they can be thought of... View Article
University and TAFE Pest Control
August 24, 2022 5:22 am
Pest control at university TAFE programs Worries about pest control do not end just because your students are adults. In fact, pests remain a problem at the university level or in TAFE programs. They may even be more of a problem because the design of these higher-level education programs often means people going in and out of buildings and traveling... View Article