5 Things SBPC Wants You To Understand!
When it comes to pest control there is a lot of misconceptions about what pest control does and what a customer should expect from the pest control technician. No one enjoys seeing bugs or rodents on and in their property, however it is important that…
Do not do your Pest Control!!
A big statement to tell someone, if they are seeing cockroaches and spiders isn’t it? If you allow me to explain myself, you more than likely will agree with me. We get many people calling asking for pest advice and just to let you know,…
Garden Hazards – Garden Pests
I remember a few years ago it was the start of spring and the place I had been renting the gardens were very over grown. Being a gardener at heart, I thought it’s spring, let’s clean out the gardens. Back then was way before I…
In-Sex In Sydney
Pests & In-sex In Sydney Sex in Sydney insect style The mating habits of pests can often put us humans to shame. Some of the male insect will offer gifts, song and will even dance to impress a female insect. However as most of…
The Heat Is On & So Are Termites
Do Termites Increase In Summer? As we say goodbye to the winter months and a say a big HELLO the warmer months of spring and summer we should remember that the warmer months are peak season for termites. Termites are the number one pest that…
Mosquitoes 101
Mosquitoes expected to swarm Sydney How to get rid of Mosquitoes Mosquitoes are small and delicate that have piercing and sucking mouth parts. In Australia there are over 270 described species. The blood sucking habit of the female mosquito has given this insect the pest…
German Cockroaches 101
Originating in tropical Africa, the German cockroach is now found worldwide and typically inhabits humid, dark environments where it can easily hide. This species of cockroach is easily identifiable by two dark brown strips running down the outside edge of the pronotum – the ‘shield’…
Have You Had Your Termite Inspection Done?
When should I have a termite inspection done? How often should termite inspections be done? Have you had your annual termite inspection done? Australian standards recommend that termite inspections be carried out annually. While inspections alone is not going to prevent your home from ever…
I Have Bedbugs, Am I Going To Die?
Are bedbugs lethal? Can I get diseases from bedbugs? Do bedbugs kill? Yesterday afternoon I took a call from a very frantic customer telling me she had bedbugs and was very scared because bedbugs were so dangerous that she was scared she was going to…
Snails & Slugs
What Do I Do About Slugs In My House? Slug Pest Control Snails & Pest Control Snails and slugs have some purpose in our natural environment but when they start destroying crops, ornamentals and coming inside leaving their trails, some may start asking what good do these insects…