Three Ways to Have an Insect Free Summer BBQ
January 7, 2021 12:00 am
Nothing bugs us like a summer BBQ that is overrun with pests. Flying insects can contaminate your food, leave you with painful bites, and otherwise just make a nuisance of themselves. However, because they can fly and are attracted to the smells of cooking food, it can be difficult to eliminate them completely. Get Your Backyard in Order The “wilder”... View Article
When Are Australian Scorpions Most Active
January 5, 2021 12:00 am
Think you might have a scorpion problem? If you suspect scorpions, then it helps to know when they are most active, so that you can look for evidence of them. Cousin to the Spider While you might think of scorpions as insects or bugs, they are actually arachnids. An arachnid is a creature with two body segments and eight legs,... View Article
Top 10 Bug Jokes
December 30, 2020 9:00 am
Professional exterminators hear lots of bug jokes. Some make us laugh, some cannot be reprinted in a family-friendly blog, some are gross, and some just makes us groan. We’ve pulled together 10 of our favourite family-friendly bug jokes for those of you who like to laugh at the little things in life. 1. Q: Where do bugs get off the... View Article
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