What Are Invasive Pests, and Why Are They a Threat?
When reading articles about various Sunshine Coast pests , you have likely seen the term “invasive” used to describe them. The term invasive basically means a non-native plant or animal…
Read more →Do Ants Transmit Disease?
We all know how frustrating ants can be. They seem to come back time and time again, no matter how many you kill. While this is annoying, we don’t often…
Read more →Dealing with Black House Ants Along the Sunshine Coast
Black house ants are common pests throughout Australia. They invade homes in search of food and moisture and will build nests along sidewalks and foundations. Although these little ants aren’t…
Read more →Ant Proofing Your Home
Ants are one of the most common household pests in the world. They are found on every continent except Antarctica and are consistently one of the most called about pests…
Read more →Do Ants Have Wings?
If you have seen swarms of little critters that look like flying ants, you may wonder if you are crazy or if some ants actually have wings. You do not…
Read more →How Do Ant Baits Work?
You might be tempted to spray all the ants you see in your house with a contact insecticide, but chances are good that more ants will simply take the place…
Read more →Ant Control Using Things From the Kitchen
If ants are invading your home and you don’t know what to do, just turn to your kitchen. Chances are good that you already have some great ant control products…
Read more →How to Tell the Difference Between Ants and Termites?
Ants and termites are remarkably similar in many ways. They both live in colonies with a caste system consisting of a queen and king, a reproductive class, workers, and soldiers.…
Read more →Are Ants Dangerous?
Ants are not typically regarded as dangerous creatures. In fact, the vast majority of the more than 12,000 species of ants in the world are fairly harmless. That being said,…
Read more →What You Need to Know About Carpenter Ants
Termites might be the most likely insects to do damage to your home, but not far behind are carpenter ants. And while nearly everyone protects their home against termites, the…
Read more →Preventing Ants
Although ants can be active all year, spring is when they are the most active and are especially visible in homes and yards. Ants are mostly nuisance pests, but some…
Read more →Spring Pests and How to Prevent Them
With the return of warmer weather comes an increase in the activity of insects and other pests. If left unchecked, the populations will continue to build rapidly throughout the Summer,…
Read more →Funnel Ant Problems and Solutions
Funnel ants are found throughout Australia. While they are especially numerous in Western Australia, the Sunshine Coast also faces threats from these little invaders. Funnel ants are timid and rarely…
Read more →What Attracts Ants?
Ants are some of the most common household pests around the world. Once they get into your house, it is often difficult to get rid of them. You might be…
Read more →The Difference Between Ants and Termites
Ants and termites are both annoying pests that cause problems throughout Australia, and especially along the Sunshine Coast. These two insects can look very similar in appearance. It is important…
Read more →The Dangers of Red Imported Fire Ants
Red imported fire ants (RIFA) are an invasive ant species in Australia that are native to South America. They have begun to spread around the world due to increases in…
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