Professional Mouse Trapping Tips
When you first see evidence of mice in your house, the first thing that most people turn to are mouse traps. After several days of catching nothing, you may get…
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…
Read more →What Attracts Cockroaches?
Cockroaches are found nearly everywhere on earth and in all kinds of habitats. They have lived alongside humans as pests for thousands of years. In the home, they are especially…
Read more →10 Tips and Tricks to Prevent Spiders
1. Seal the Exterior of Your House Spiders can squeeze through remarkably small openings, so it is important to make sure you properly seal the exterior . Small cracks and…
Read more →4 Winter Pests You Should Prepare For
As the temperatures start to cool down a bit, you may start to feel some relief from the constant mosquitos and flies that plague our hot, humid summers. While some…
Read more →Are Silverfish Dangerous?
Silverfish are creepy insects to be sure. These small bugs look and move in a way that can be quite startling to an unsuspecting homeowner. But are they dangerous? Should…
Read more →All Hail The Termite Queen
Like any queen, the termite queen commands a lot of respect from her loyal subjects. She is the most important part of a colony, and if you hope to be…
Read more →Ants: The Good and the Bad
When you are dealing with endless lines of ants marching through your home, it is very easy to be negative about them. Ants are one of the most common household…
Read more →Signs You May Have a Rodent Problem
No one wants to see a rat or mouse in their house, but worse yet is having a rodent infestation that you don’t see until it is too late to…
Read more →5 of the Most Dangerous Spiders in Australia
Australia has a reputation for being home to many dangerous creatures, including spiders. While we do have some of the most poisonous spiders in the world, deaths from spider bites…
Read more →Sealing Your Home to Prevent Pests
The Sunshine Coast has a lot of pests, from spiders and ants to roaches and termites. Unfortunately, they all seem to be trying to get into your house. One of…
Read more →Dealing With Wasps
The late summer and early fall is the time of year when wasps typically become most annoying to humans. By this time, their food preferences have changed from smaller insects…
Read more →10 Signs You May Have Termites
Because of our warm, humid climate, termites are a huge problem along the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas. Termites can be devastating to homes as well as wallets, so early…
Read more →An Introduction to the Redback Spider
The redback spider ( latrodectus hasseltii ) is one of Australia’s most dangerous spiders. It’s venom is extremely poisonous, and unfortunately, redbacks are particularly prevalent in Brisbane and the surrounding…
Read more →Cockroaches and Asthma
Cockroaches are unwelcome guests no matter who you ask. It has long been known that cockroaches carry and spread diseases like salmonella, dysentery, and gastroenteritis. Now new evidence is coming…
Read more →5 Signs of a Silverfish Infestation
Silverfish can live in nearly any environment, but they prefer warm, damp areas. This makes the Sunshine Coast an ideal location for silverfish to live and reproduce. If you are…
Read more →Identifying and Combating Ants
Ants can be a never-ending problem on the Sunshine Coast. Our warm, wet climate creates the perfect conditions for ants to thrive. With over 15,000 species of ants in the…
Read more →Five Fascinating Termite Facts
Here along the Sunshine Coast, termites are a major problem. Every year they do millions of dollars worth of damage to property. Statistics show that approximately one third of unprotected…
Read more →Why Hire a Pest Professional?
If you’re like many people, you want to do things on your own. If you have kids, you’ll see them often telling you adamantly that they want to do something…
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