Pests That Appear When It Floods- Rodents
March 26, 2022 12:00 am
Australia has a history of rodent plagues. Not long ago, we had mice and rat plagues roaming through Australia, seeking out food, because drought had destroyed much of their natural food sources. Now, we have rats and mice fleeing flood waters, creating the same kind of rodent plagues we saw during the drought and in previous floods. These rodent plagues... View Article
Hand Sanitiser Solutions
March 23, 2022 12:00 am
Hand hygiene has been a critical component in preventing the spread of disease for almost 200 years. In 1846, Ignaz Semmelweis, a Hungarian doctor, noticed a connection between handwashing and patient health. He instituted a policy requiring his doctors to wash their hands with chlorine before seeing patients, which led to a drop in patient deaths. Although there was initially... View Article
Pests That Appear When It Floods- Snakes
March 20, 2022 12:00 am
Watching the news, you can see that the floods are driving snakes to higher water. Whether it is horrific images of dozens of snakes swimming in floodwaters, pictures of trees full of snakes, or that Tik Tok video showing a snake giving a ride to a mouse, a frog, and a beetle, it is clear that snakes are on the... View Article
Mozzie-proof your property and reduce catching Japanese Encephalitis Virus
March 17, 2022 1:53 am
The recent floods and pooling waters from the recent heavy rainfalls are providing ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. This can cause an increase of a potential mosquito outbreak and mosquito-borne diseases such as the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) which spreads by infected mosquitos, posing a serious health risk. What is Japanese Encephalitis Virus? Japanese Encephalitis, like Ross River Virus and... View Article
How Often Should You Top Up Your Termite Reticulation
March 17, 2022 12:00 am
As a homeowner in Australia, you already know that termites are one of the greatest threats to your property. Almost 200,000 homes each year will get termites, costing Australians more than $1.3 billion each year. You want to avoid being part of that statistic. However, knowing how often you need to top up your termite reticulation can be challenging. Currently,... View Article
Pests That Appear When It Floods- Spiders
March 16, 2022 12:00 am
If you saw the pictures of Gippsland last year, you may think you have seen the worst-case scenario for what spiders can do when they are fleeing floodwaters. While the cobweb covered area looked scary, outdoor cobwebs are far from the worst damage spiders can do. People around Australia have had spiders invade their homes in an attempt to get... View Article
Pests That Appear When It Floods
March 11, 2022 12:00 am
The flooding in Australia has created so many problems for people around the country. One of the biggest problems that people are seeing is an influx of pests. Flooded out of their homes, all types of animals are seeking refuge in people’s homes. While their motives are understandable, it has led to massive pest control problems around the country. People... View Article
Why SMART Is Better than Traditional Pest Control
March 9, 2022 12:00 am
Are you looking for a total pest control solution for your business? Flick’s SMART Pest Control system offers advantages that traditional pest control cannot match. Those advantages mean more effective pest control, helping prevent problems, and reducing your risk from pest contamination. Constant Monitoring Our SMART system offers 24/7 monitoring. That means that SMART sees pests you do not see.... View Article
Five Ways to Get Rid of Ants
March 2, 2022 12:00 am
Wet weather has increased pests, including ants, all over the country. If you are dealing with a new ant infestation, you may be wondering what you can do to get rid of those ants. At Flick, we know some good tricks you can use to get rid of ants. We will give you our opinion on home remedies, tell you... View Article
Touch Free Hygiene Solutions
February 23, 2022 12:00 am
Are you wondering if investing in touch-free hygiene solutions is still worth it? Absolutely. There’s never been a better time to upgrade your workplace with touch-free solutions. While the Australian government has put in policies to help slow the spread of COVID-19, it is clear that COVID-19 will be with us for the foreseeable future. Climate change also means that... View Article