The Anatomy of a Spider
Most people can probably tell you that spiders have eight legs, but they might not know much more about the anatomy of a spider. These fascinating animals have some similarities…
Read more →Combatting House Centipedes
The most common centipede in Australia is the native house centipede ( allothereua maculata ). Although house centipedes are harmless, they are definitely creepy bugs that may give you quite…
Read more →The Scoop on Subterranean Termites
There are many different species and types of termites in Australia, but the most destructive and devastating are subterranean termites. They are the type that most commonly infest wood in…
Read more →Health Risks Associated With Rodents
Mice, rats, and other rodents are not only a nuisance to homeowners, but they also carry many diseases that can cause serious health problems. From more common ailments like salmonella…
Read more →Cockroach Hot Spots
If you have stumbled upon a few cockroaches in your home, you might have convinced yourself that you don’t really have a problem. After all, you only see them on…
Read more →Problems Caused By Silverfish
If you have seen silverfish before, you are probably unlikely to forget them. Their unique shape and creepy way of moving make them a particularly unwanted pest for Sunshine Coast…
Read more →Huntsman Spider Questions & Answers
One of the largest spiders in the world lives right here in our backyards. The huntsman spider is a giant in the spider world and can induce fear in even…
Read more →Preventing Pantry Pests
It is definitely an unwelcome surprise to open up your food and find bugs crawling around in it. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happens to countless people every day. Pantry…
Read more →Brown Rats
The brown rat ( rattus norvegicus ) is one of the most common pests worldwide. They live nearly everywhere that humans do, and researchers call them one of the most…
Read more →When Do You Need a Termite Inspection?
Termite inspections are extremely important in Australia, where approximately 1 in 3 homes will face a termite infestation. With over 350 species of termites and at least 30 that have…
Read more →Paper Wasps
There are over 100,000 wasp species worldwide and about 10,000 in Australia. Luckily, there are only a handful of species that cause the majority of problems with homeowners. Most of…
Read more →Dangers Associated With Cockroaches
Seeing cockroaches in your home is an unpleasant and potentially unnerving experience, but cockroaches can also pose dangers to you and your family. These nasty little critters tend to live…
Read more →Ant Pheromones and How They Affect Pest Control
Ants are social insects with a complex organization and caste system. Ants work collectively to support their colony. They achieve this partly by using pheromones to communicate. It is necessary…
Read more →Preventing and Combating Earwigs
Earwigs may be harmless insects, but they have long had a reputation for being creepy. Before the 20th century, it was a common belief that earwigs would crawl into people’s…
Read more →What Do Spiders Eat?
Though some spiders may bite, they are not interested in humans as a food source. Spiders are mainly insectivores, consuming between 400-800 million metric tons of insects each year. They…
Read more →How to Keep Insects and Mice Out of Your Home
How to keep insects and mice out of your home is one of the topics that concerns our readers the most, so without further ado - at Radar Pest Control…
Read more →Getting Rid of Flies
Flies are a problem for people all along the Sunshine Coast and throughout the world. They spread germs and diseases, contaminate food, and are nuisance pests. While the typical female…
Read more →All About Termite Eggs
If you are worried about a termite infestation , you may wonder what termite eggs look like, where they are found, and what you can do to get rid of…
Read more →Tackling Ticks
Ticks are very common along the warm, humid areas of the Eastern coast of Australia, including the areas of Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast. Of the more…
Read more →Flea Prevention
Fleas are most commonly associated with our furry friends, especially dogs and cats, but once fleas get inside a home, they can suddenly become a much bigger problem. Not only…
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