Insects You Won’t Believe Are Edible
December 23, 2020 9:00 am
Making a meal of your pest problem! Most people have heard of chocolate covered ants, though they consider them more of a novelty than real food. However, many different types of insects are actually edible. In fact, in some parts of the world insects make up an important protein-rich part of the everyday diet. They are also great from an... View Article
Are Termites Having a Party at Your House?
December 17, 2020 9:00 am
Unwanted House Guests You may wonder why several of our blog posts deal with termites. It is because, in our opinion, termites are probably the most financially threatening pest that we have in Australia. While termites do not pose the health risks of other pests like rodents, cockroaches, or mosquitoes, they can cause significant financial damage. They are also a... View Article
How Are Ants Entering My Home?
December 15, 2020 9:00 am
More than meets the eye! Have you ever walked into your kitchen or bathroom and seen a little line of ants marching alone, and wondered, “how did they get in here?” If so, you are not alone. While an isolated appearance of ants may not be a huge pest control problem, they do indicate that ants have a way of... View Article
12 Days of Flickmas Winners
December 14, 2020 2:47 pm
Congratulations to the ‘12 Days of Flickmas’ Winners! Over 12 days in December, we’ve been giving away brilliant prizes to our Home Protection customers, including an Audible membership, a range of eGift cards, Christmas hampers, cinema tickets and so much more! Congratulations to all the winners and thank you for being a valued subscriber. 12 Days of Flickmas Winners: Day... View Article
DIY Solutions vs Professional Pest Control
December 10, 2020 9:00 am
Professional help is not the only option Is professional pest control worth the expense? You would think that, as a pest control company, our answer would always be yes. However, we value absolute honesty and transparency in our relationships with our customers, so we cannot tell you that professional pest control is always the way to go. Sometimes a DIY... View Article
Keep Mozzies Out
December 7, 2020 9:00 am
More dangerous than meets the eye! Even if you love everything else about summer, you probably dread the start of mosquito season, just like everybody else. Mosquito bites are itchy, annoying, and can be painful, but their real risk is that mosquito bites can transmit disease. Mosquito bites are not simply a historic killer but are actually of the most... View Article
Summer Pests to Look Out For
December 3, 2020 9:00 am
Pests love the sun too! Summer is almost here, and along with all of the great things that come with summer come those dreaded summer tagalongs- summer pests. As temperatures rise, pests come out of hiding, reproduce, eat everything, and just generally make a nuisance of themselves. They can range from annoying and embarrassing to significantly destructive. That is why... View Article
How Flying Insects Can Impact Your Business
December 1, 2020 9:00 am
Pest Free Zone No matter what business you are in, clients expect you to maintain a clean workplace. What clean means differs according to your business type; customer expectations for a commercial kitchen and restaurant space are different than they are in industrial or mechanical spaces. However, customers expect any premises to be free from pests. Being 100% pest-free might... View Article
Cockroaches in the Workplace
November 23, 2020 12:00 pm
They are there even if you never see them! Cockroaches are often present without anyone ever seeing them as they hide in daylight and nest in hidden areas. Therefore, if cockroaches have become a visible problem, it is wise to assume that there are many more in hiding. Our safe, effective and eco-friendly pest control can eliminate your cockroach problem... View Article
How to Keep Your House Pest Free
November 20, 2020 12:00 pm
It starts with pest prevention Prevention is one of the best ways to keep your home pest-free. Prevention is a way to safeguard your biggest asset, protecting the physical structure of your home, the possessions you have, and the health and safety of your family. While regular, preventative pest-control is an important component of prevention, it is only one of... View Article