Australia is a country that is home to hundreds of different species of insect. They can invade our homes and our gardens and it can be a constant fight to keep them at bay. Pest control and pesticides are one effective way of controlling insects both inside and outside the home, along with devices like […]
Australia is home to many thousands of different species of creepy crawly. Some are harmless, others are pests, while some can actually cause damage to plants and crops. In this article we’ll be focusing on the armyworm, discovering just what they are, symptoms of an attack, how to identify the armyworm, and putting in place […]
Read about the possum, specifically in Australia, its life-cycle, government protection and how it can be a pest in your home. We talk about ways in which you can prevent a possum problem and look at possum control methods are are affordable, safe and most of all humane for the possum. They might appear cute […]
In this post, learn about the best methods to controlling cockroaches in your home. Jump To: Do you have cockroaches? What can you do for cockroach control? What are the effective cockroach control methods from Pestrol? It is believed that cockroaches spread a range of disease-producing organisms that can harm humans including streptococcus, salmonella and […]
Like spring and flowering bushes, summer and pests seem to go hand in hand. The warm temperatures and increased humidity during the summer period provides the ideal conditions for pests to reproduce causing their populations to increase significantly. Although summer is everyone’s favourite time of year, the multitude of pests that accompany it can cause […]
Just like mosquitoes and sand flies, fleas are highly annoying insects that love to bite and suck your blood. Fleas are generally found on dogs and cats and make their way into our homes by attaching themselves to our pets as hosts. The thing is, they don’t remain on their “hosts”, only hopping on when […]
What are pesticides? Pesticides have been used for centuries. In fact, the first recorded use of pesticides was in around 2500BC where sulphur was used as an insecticide in ancient Mesopotamia. By the 15th century arsenic, mercury and lead were the main chemical elements in use. The manufacture of synthetic pesticides became widespread in the […]
Signs of a Bird Infestation Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. They take care of many important tasks in the environment including insect control and germinating plants by eating fruits and transferring seeds in their droppings. However, when you are dealing with a bird infestation, it can be an extremely unpleasant experience for […]
Household pests are not only annoying to have around, but could also pose a risk to your family’s health and safety if they are not quickly eradicated. In this article, we shall be looking at some of the most common household pests in Australia- how to identify infestations, how to prevent them and how to […]
Do you think you have a pantry moth or clothes moth infestation? Read up on infestation signs, prevention and control . Jump To Section: Moth lifecycle How do moths damage property? How do moths come into your home? Are moths harmful? Signs of a moth infestation How do you prevent a moth infestation? Controlling moths […]
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