Should I Be Worried That My Neighbor Has Termites?
If you drive home from work one day and find your neighbor’s house tented for termites, you might immediately start to panic. If they have termites, then you must have…
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 →Why is Pest Control an Essential Business?
The Covid-19 pandemic has definitely changed life as we know it. With many businesses shut down or slowly reopening, travel restrictions in place, and stringent health regulations in effect, many…
Read more →What Do Rats Eat?
Rats are some of the worst housemates you could ask for, yet people throughout the Sunshine Coast regularly find themselves living with these unwanted pests. One of the main reasons…
Read more →The Insect Molting Process and How it Relates to Pest Control
What is molting? Insects belong to a group of animals called arthropods. Arthropods make up about 80% of all living animals and also include things like arachnids and crustaceans. All…
Read more →What is an Insect Growth Regulator?
You may have heard pest control specialists use the terms IGR or Insect Growth Regulator when describing various methods they use to control cockroaches and other insects. IGR’s are very…
Read more →Examining Different Methods of Termite Control
The Sunshine Coast is a hotspot for termite activity because of its warm, humid climate. Every home should have a termite inspection performed at least yearly and have termite control…
Read more →Tips and Tricks for Removing Spider Webs
Spider webs can make a home look rundown and give off a bad first impression, but trying to get rid of them can often leave a sticky mess. Radar Pest…
Read more →European Wasps
You may have heard that “Murder Hornets” (Asian giant hornets aka vespa mandarinia ) have been seen in the wild in the United States for the first time. News of…
Read more →Spider Vision
Spider eyes can range from creepy to fascinating, depending on the person. With anywhere from 0 to 8 eyes and a wide variety of ways in which they see, spiders…
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 →Is DIY Termite Control a Good Option?
Termites are one of the most costly Sunshine Coast pests. A large infestation can cause loads of damage to your home, which will take not only money but also time…
Read more →The Most Common Sunshine Coast Pests
Australia is known for its interesting and unique wildlife, but when it comes to pests, the majority of our pest control calls concern some very common critters like ants, termites,…
Read more →Top Signs of A Spider Infestation
As the temperatures cool down, spiders become more active, and you may start noticing more around your home. Spiders can be beneficial because they eat nuisance insects, but they can…
Read more →How To Avoid Mosquitoes
Whether you are traveling somewhere new or just enjoying your own backyard, mosquitos can quickly ruin an outdoor adventure. Mozzies are responsible for more deaths in the world than any…
Read more →Tick Repelling Clothing
Ticks are common along the warm, eastern coast of Australia. There are around 75 known species in the country, and many of those will feed on humans and pets. Because…
Read more →Australia’s Rodents
There are over 2000 different species of rodents throughout the world. Rodents make up 40% of all mammals and are found in large numbers on all continents, except Antarctica. In…
Read more →5 Interesting Facts About Centipedes
Centipedes can look very intimidating because of the way they move and their many legs, but centipedes are generally quite harmless. Even though you probably don’t want them in or…
Read more →House Flies and Disease
Flies are extremely common pests that often live in close association with humans. The common housefly ( musca domestica ) may not seem like a huge problem at first thought,…
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…
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