It can sometimes appear to be a full-time job defending your home from bugs, pests and other “intruders.” Sometimes these invaders are very difficult to uncover or may be microscopic in size. Other times they are larger and more threatening. Rats fall into this latter category, and their number seems to be on the increase throughout Australia. How can you tell if you’ve got one of these unwelcome visitors – and what should you do?…
Read More »Although they are not really harmful to human health, like mosquitoes, silverfish are unpleasant creatures to discover in your home. They don’t cause much damage but simply consume dust from dead skin, glue and cardboard. Silverfish like dark and dank places, so you tend to notice them around plumbing. They feed at night and are surprisingly fast for small insects. If you see one in your home, then you probably have many more hidden away out of sight.…
Read More »Rodents, like other pests, can cause serious problems for people’s home and business life. Not only can rats and mice damage buildings and contaminate stores of food, an especially costly issue for farmers and food producers, storers and distributors, but they also carry and spread diseases and bacteria in their saliva and excrement that can seriously threaten the health and safety of you and your family. Whether you live in a rural area or in the suburbs of a big city, knowing how to prevent and get rid of rodent infestations can ensure your wellbeing and save you a lot of money.…
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