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 →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 →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 to Handle a Wasp Sting
Wasp populations tend to be highest during the late summer and early fall. Wasps also become more of a nuisance to humans during this time because their diets change from…
Read more →Reasons to Get Commercial Pest Control
As a business owner, you do everything you can to promote your business, encourage repeat customers, and gain an advantage over your competitors. The success of your business often depends…
Read more →Helping Bees While Still Keeping Your Family Safe
Animals may be considered pests for a number of reasons. They may spread diseases, cause damage to your home or lawn, or contaminate food supplies. Some, like bees and wasps,…
Read more →DIY Tips for Tackling Weevils
At Radar Pest Control , we help our great customers learn the secrets to tackling pests of all sorts along the Sunshine Coast. We encourage regular pest inspections and treatments,…
Read more →The Difference Between Wasps and Hornets
Do you have wasps around your home? Or are they really hornets? Is there even a difference? The terms wasp and hornet are often used interchangeably in colloquial speech, but…
Read more →How Do Insects Breathe?
Like humans, insects require oxygen to live. They also produce and get rid of carbon dioxide as a waste product from cellular respiration. That is as far as the similarities…
Read more →Wasps: The Good and the Bad
When it comes to stinging insects like bees and wasps, wasps seem to have gotten the short end of the stick. While the world has united to try to save…
Read more →The Silverfish Life Cycle
Silverfish are small, wingless insects that are common throughout Queensland. Their fish-like movements and appetite for carbohydrates (including books and fabrics) make them not only creepy, but also destructive. Effective…
Read more →What are Sow Bugs and Pill Bugs?
The moist, warm environment of the Sunshine Coast is the ideal area to find sow bugs and pill bugs. These creatures are actually land crustaceans and are closely related to…
Read more →Do Bugs Sleep?
We know that humans and other mammals need sleep to survive, but have you ever wondered if bugs sleep? This is not an easy question to answer, but delving into…
Read more →Five General Pest Control Tips
Whether you are dealing with rodents or roaches, spiders or silverfish, there are a few basic things you can do to keep most pests away from your home. Here are…
Read more →Millipede Control
Millipedes are unique creatures that are most known for having lots and lots of legs. They are generally harmless and benefit the environment as decomposers, but sometimes population explosions can…
Read more →Differences in Rat and Mouse Behavior
Though they are both classified as rodents and share many characteristics, there are some major behavioral differences between rats and mice. Understanding these differences will help as you are trying…
Read more →Wasp Nests
There are many different species of wasps in Australia, but three of the most common types are paper wasps, mud-daubing wasps, and European wasps. These wasps create nests, which can…
Read more →Dealing With Carpet Beetles
Carpet beetles are small insects that love to eat household items like rugs, wall hangings, and clothing. They can live and breed undisturbed deep within your carpets until suddenly you…
Read more →What You Should Know About Paralysis Ticks
Ticks are parasites that depend on the blood of animals and humans for survival. There are around 75 different species of ticks in Australia, but perhaps the most important from…
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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…
Read more →Baby Cockroaches
Seeing a large cockroach in your home can be disconcerting, but seeing baby cockroaches might be even worse! Baby roaches are a sure sign that there is a cockroach population…
Read more →Where Do Silverfish Live?
Silverfish are the epitome of creepy, crawly critters with their long antenna and fast, fishlike movements. They are nocturnal insects, so you may only stumble upon them when you are…
Read more →Hosting a Pest-Free Party
One of the great things about summer is spending time outside with friends. Unfortunately, these fun get-togethers can quickly become a nightmare if uncontrolled pests are constantly bothering you and…
Read more →Using Diatomaceous Earth for Pest Control
Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is the pest control product that not only kills insects, but is also safe for humans to eat. If you have never heard of diatomaceous earth, you…
Read more →Mosquitoes and Biting Midges: What You Need to Know
Mosquitoes and biting midges are a common problem along the Sunshine Coast during the warmer months of the year. They are not only nuisances and give painful bites, but mosquitoes…
Read more →Signs of a Cockroach Infestation
Cockroaches are some of the most common pests on earth. They are found on every continent except Antarctica, and certain species like to live right alongside humans. On the Sunshine…
Read more →Protect Your Home from Termites
Insuring your home and property is an obvious step that nearly all new homeowners take. Most people don’t think twice about making sure that their most valuable processions are protected…
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 You Need to Know About Funnel-Web Spiders
Funnel-web spiders are some of the most notorious in the world because of their extremely toxic venom. Australia is home to 35 different species of funnel-webs, six of which have…
Read more →What Attracts Termites?
Despite your best efforts, some things you are doing around your yard may be attracting termites to your home. Once the termites are within close proximity, they can quickly move…
Read more →The Differences Between Wasps and Honeybees
Wasps and bees are both important because of the job they do as pollinators, but both types of insects are also feared because of their painful, and sometimes dangerous, stings.…
Read more →What Do Silverfish Eat?
Silverfish are pesky little critters with a big appetite for many things found in the home. An infestation of silverfish can quickly destroy treasured possessions, home decor, and pantry staples.…
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 →Common Sunshine Coast Cockroaches
There are many different species of cockroaches in Australia, but three species have become particularly troublesome as household pests along the Sunshine Coast and throughout the country. The American, Australian,…
Read more →Questions and Answers About the Benefits of Spiders
Is it true that spiders are beneficial to have around the backyard? If you are nervous around spiders, you might not like to hear it, but spiders are actually very…
Read more →What Rodent is in My House?
When you see evidence of a rodent in your home, often the only thing you can think of is getting rid of it… and fast! Mice and rats are creatures…
Read more →Differences in Common Termite Species
Termites are a big deal here on the Sunshine Coast. Recent statistics indicate that nearly ⅓ of all homes in the area will be affected by termites. With over 300…
Read more →How Do Wasps Survive the Winter?
Wasps are rarely a problem over the winter, but when spring and summer arrive, the population will quickly grow and start causing difficulties for homeowners. So, how do wasps survive…
Read more →Identifying and Getting Rid of Spider Egg Sacs
When you see a spider, you may think that disposing of it has taken care of the problem. Unfortunately, adult spiders are only a small part of the spider population…
Read more →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 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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