The Spider & The Fly
“Will you step into my parlor?” said the spider to the fly; “’Tis the prettiest little parlor that ever you did spy. The way into my parlor is up a winding stair, And I have many pretty things to show when you are there.” “O…
When Bees Swarm
What to do when bees swarm? This morning we have taken numerous customers who are experiencing bees swarming and trying to enter their house and on a few occasions actually getting inside the house through vents, windows, chimneys & doors. This can be scary and…
The New Frequent Flyer
Bedbugs are hitching a free ride right into your home! What Is A Bedbug? Adult bed bugs are brown to reddish-brown, oval-shaped, flattened; Adults grow to 4-5 mm long and 1-3 mm wide. Their flat shape enables them to readily hide in cracks and crevices….
Buying 2nd Hand Furniture…
Time after time I have taken calls about bedbugs being introduced to homes via 2nd hand furniture, not just mattresses but lounges, bedroom suites, chairs etc, basically any soft furnishings that have been exposed to bedbugs Bedbugs are becoming a real problem in Australia and…
Drain Flies Like It Dirty!
The larvae of drain flies live and feed on the dirt and sludge inside your drains, especially scummy drains that need a good cleaning. Please do not take offense to this but come on; none of us can claim perfectly clean drains! The female drain…
The ants go marching one by one
If you find a trail of marching ants in your home, trust us when we say you are not alone. There are many different species of ants that may find their way into your home. Ants are probably one of the most annoying pests because…
Bees and Neonicotinoids
There’s cause for those in the European Union to celebrate after a close 15 to 12 decision among member states has enabled a 2-year restriction on the use of neonicotinoid insecticides across the EU. While the victory is well received by environmental enthusiasts (and especially…
Does Spring Mean More Ants?
As we come to the end of winter, we all look forward to heading back outdoors to enjoy the pleasures of spring, where the sun is shining, the trees are turning green, the flowers are blossoming and the ants are scurrying around. Wait… ANTS! Yes the…
There’s a Mouse in the House!
Feeling the cold this winter? Guess what, we are not the only ones to be feeling the cold! Rodents have also noticed it too and are looking for places to spend the winter. Just as birds migrate during the winter months so do rats and…