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Keeping On Top of Pests: Termites

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Keeping On Top of Pests: Termites

Pests can cause real problems around your home. Last year, termites started to attack the fabric of my wooden home. I was devastated when I realised how serious the problem could be if it was not addressed. I started to panic but my wife calmed me down and told me to ring the local pest control contractor. The contractor came out to my property the next day and treated the wood with a solution which would kill the termites. Thankfully, we caught the problem at an early stage so my home is going to be OK. I hope you like this blog.

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Wasps are neither bees nor ants but an ancient species that have become a pest for many. A wasp sting can be a very painful experience with the swelling and pain lasting over a week. For those allergic to wasp bites this can also be fatal. The risks associated with wasps can be minimised by ensuring the right precautions are taken when outdoors. It is also vital that wasp nests are properly managed to prevent them becoming a hazard. Read More 

How Ants Can Damage Your Restaurant’s Reputation

20 December 2018
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Your restaurant's reputation doesn't just depend on the food you cook and the service experience you give your customers. Your hygiene matters too. If you've noticed the odd ant hanging around your kitchen, you may not be too worried. Compared to some other pests, like rodents and cockroaches, ants don't freak people out that much. You may simply have put down some powder to try to get rid of the ants. Read More 

Can Firewood Cause a Termite Infestation?

17 October 2018
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Australian winters can get pretty cold. And if you have a fireplace in your home, you get to save on heating costs. But have you ever considered that you are putting your property at risk of a pest infestation? A lot of Australian homeowners consider termite infestations to be a threat that they do not have to deal with. But this is not accurate. Not only do termites infest the timber outdoors, but they can also easily make their way into your home if you do not have measures in place to prevent this. Read More 

Termite Treatments – Two Solutions That You Can Employ On Your Property

30 August 2018
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As long as you live in Australia, termites are a real concern you should have. These critters can cause irreparable damage to your house, leading to extreme property loss. Thus, if you want to maintain the integrity of your house, regularly check for signs of an infestation and have a professional pest control specialist come and mitigate the risk. However, exterminating termites should not be your only course of action. In fact, prevention is always the best measure to take, as this drastically minimises the potential of developing an infestation in the first place. Read More 

Pest Control Tips

5 August 2018
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Pest control refers to measures taken to minimize or eliminate pest activity in homes, farms or in the workplace. Pest control activities include biological, chemical, physical and cultural methods. They aim at reducing, deterring or eliminating pest activity. Pest management activities may threaten human and animal life. It is, therefore, important to ensure that they are conducted in a safe environment. Below are important tips when conducting pest control.  Identify the pest. Read More