Do I need a Termite Inspection?
February 6, 2020 3:14 pm
Termites. The bane of any Australian’s existence. Treating termites is far more difficult than preventing them, and once you have them, you can guarantee the damage has already been done. These pests are without a doubt one of the most highly destructive and have a huge hunger for cellulose-based materials, meaning the wood in your home. So, unless your home... View Article
6 Hazards Ants Pose to Property and People
January 28, 2020 11:52 am
No one likes having ants in their home. They can be very tricky to get rid of and can quickly go from a couple of scouts to a full-blown colony in a very short time. Ants are more than just a slight annoyance though. Ants can pose a serious hazard to both you, your home and your business. Do you... View Article
How to Treat a Spider Bite
January 20, 2020 9:46 am
The reality of living in Australia is that you will encounter spiders! Thankfully most spiders are harmless, even when you are bitten. Treating a spider bite for species, while painful, stay localised and can be dealt with by simply applying an icepack. That being said, Australia is home to some of the deadliest spiders in the world (i.e. the Sydney... View Article
SMART Pest Control in Food Production
December 10, 2019 2:41 am
Bait stations are an out-dated method for managing the population of rodents. These may have been the tried and tested solutions of their time, however, when the safety of your product and continued running of your food production company hangs in the balance of the presence of a single rodent, this old and fault-ridden method is simply not good enough.... View Article
Mosquitoes – Another one bites at dusk; 5 Tips to Avoid Getting Bitten!
December 9, 2019 9:54 am
Mosquito season is nearly upon us. Soon millions and millions of the flying vampires will descend onto unsuspecting homes, backyards and BBQ’s to feed. Whilst they’re unlikely to suck all your blood (it would in fact take more than 1 million mosquito bites to drain all the blood of an Adult Human) Mosquitoes are responsible for spreading life threatening illnesses and to top it off, the itch... View Article
Cockroaches: Hazards to your health when in your home
November 20, 2019 2:03 am
As the holidays approach, there’s one thing you certainly wouldn’t want to be finding in your Halloween sweets and under your Christmas tree… cockroaches. It’s common knowledge how cockroaches send a shiver down your spine just by looking at them, but do you know just how germ-riddled they really are? Read on to find out the gruesome details and how... View Article
How to remove washroom odours
October 23, 2019 10:00 am
A holistic view Tackling odours in bathrooms isn’t a single approach. Rather it requires a multi-faceted approach. Typically, no single thing will be to cause of odour in a washroom, rather it is usually caused by a myriad of smaller smells contributing to one single smell. As such, it requires nuanced approach to bringing odours under control, tackling each individual... View Article
Here’s our 7 tips for a pest preventative spring clean!
October 14, 2019 11:39 am
Spring is here and along with the bus loads of pollen it’s also the start of the warmer weather. This signals many of the dormant pests to wake up and leave their burrows and swarm homes everywhere! Thus now is the time to ensure your residence is pest proof before all manner of insects start to swarm your home. Here’s... View Article
Help! My pet’s got fleas! What do I do now?
August 13, 2019 10:55 am
So, you know you have Fleas, after reading our blog about how to tell if you have fleas, you’ve found bites on your pet or you’ve actually seen the little blighters themselves. Not only is the itching driving your pet crazy, its driving you crazy. You want them gone. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as snapping your fingers, it will... View Article
July SMART conference
August 9, 2019 4:33 pm
During July, Smart Conferences were held in Sydney, Auckland and Brisbane. In total there were 63 participants, including Smart owners, technical and sales from branches all around Australia and New Zealand. All things Smart were discussed along with some awards to some well-deserving Smart people. Smart Sales person of Southern Region – John Radman Smart Person Technical of Southern Region – Stephen... View Article