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Australia is well known for its great variety of insects, and while many are relatively harmless, spiders are one pest you definitely don’t want to mess with. While not all spiders are poisonous, an infestation of eight legged invaders is not at the top of any household wish list, and some spiders can pose a danger to pets and the health of the family as a whole. The occasional hairy huntsman may be part and parcel of living in a country like Australia, but there’s a big difference between the odd creepy encounter and a full-blown spider problem....Read More
Cockroaches are an unfortunate part of living in many urban areas in Australia, and they can also be a problem for people who live in the country. Cockroaches are not only creepy, they have been associated with a number of problems, including the spread of disease and germs. What many people don’t know is that cockroaches, especially the German cockroaches we commonly get here in Australia, can also be a cause of asthma and allergies....Read More
Ants are a very common pest, and they can be a real nuisance in your home and garden. If an ant finds a food source in your home, it will organize a team of fellow ants to come and get it, and you may see an invasion arrive out of nowhere in a very short period of time. The good news is that there are some basic home pest control measures that you can take to prevent ants from becoming a problem....Read More
Summer is normally seen as the peak season for mosquitoes in Sydney, but even in the midst of autumn, we haven’t seen the last of these pesky creatures. And there’s not a lot worse than the horrible itch that comes with a mozzie bite – unless it’s the number of diseases that can also be a consequence. So how can you help protect yourself and your family members from mosquito bites this autumn?...Read More
If the mere thought of stumbling over a rat in your home has you shuddering in horror, then you’re probably not going to like reading that far from simply being unpleasant, rodents can actually cause serious health issues. We take a look at five diseases that can be carried by mice and rats, and how these are spread – which might just have you contacting the best pest control company you can find! How rodents can spread diseases According to the WA Department of Health, diseases can be passed on from rodents to humans in a number of ways, through:
- Unsafe handling of rats and mice.
- Eating food or drinking water that is contaminated with rat or mice hair or droppings.
- Direct contact with rodents or other animals that have been infected by them.