Author name: Jason Cartledge

The strings of a paper wasp nests hanging from the eaves of our homes or businesses are a typical and common part of Australia.  A few of us have unfortunately blundered into a wasp or 2 and their nest and run frantically through the yard of course pursued by their angry owners. However, the attacks of a wasp are usually and most commonly caused for home security.  Away

CHECK OUT PICTURES OF BED BUGS BELOW  Have you found bed bugs in your bed ? Bedbugs are easily over looked or generally not acknowledged as they are not as common and visible as the common Ant or Cockroach.  Bedbugs are often mistaken for fluff or an apple seed as they are flat in shape, approximately 45mm in length and are brown/red

Are you hearing scratching and bumps in the middle of the night? You may well have a rodent issue! First step is to identify the type of pest to ensure the correct rodent control treatment Plan is put in place. Two of the most common rats roof rat and Norway rat. The roof rat is more slender and smaller

German cockroaches fun facts: Feeding habits German cockroaches are known to feed on just about any type of food source. You may have witnessed these pests feeding on spilt soups or drinks, toothpaste, dirty dishes left overnight or an unsealed rubbish bin, books, even the smallest amount of food crumbs that you may have missed whist busy cleaning and tidying up at home or in the work place.  Breeding The female

Termites are often called the “silent destroyer” because they may be secretly hiding and thriving in your home or yard without any immediate signs of damage. All termites consume cellulose-based plant materials. Unfortunately, all homes, regardless of their construction type, can provide cellulose food for termite infestation. Termites are detritivores, or detritus feeders. They feed

The most common cockroach and most often seen around the home or work place. An adult cockroach can be approximately 50 mm in length (3 inches) and brown/red in colour with yellow band outlining the area behind their heads. Female cockroaches produce protective capsules for their eggs. Usually each casing will consist of approx. 16

If conditions are ideal, mature adults will emerge from the cocoon within 7-14 days, but in adverse conditions this is known to take up to a year. Sensing vibration, heat and carbon dioxide they emerge ready to feed on any near by warm blooded source. Where They Thrive The common Flea prefers a warm, humid

To reduce the chances of ant infestation: Ant workers are very active foraging on wide range of foods including sweet substances, seeds, insects and aphid secretions ‘honey dew’. Other common hiding spots around the home or workplace may consist of warm and moist areas. The common Ants nests may survive for many years, but young