Termites In Winter: Why They’re Still A Threat & How to Protect Your Home
Think termites take the winter off? Think again. While most of us are reaching for warm jumpers and enjoying the cooler nights, termites aren’t slowing down. Even in winter, our Aussie climate means they stay active (just in sneakier, less obvious ways).
That’s why winter is actually a smart time to
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How to Keep Mice and Rats Out of Your Home This Winter
Rodents are definitely not the kind of houseguests you want. They bring unwanted noise and smells, contaminate your food, and spread germs. Plus, they’re notorious for gnawing through walls, insulation, and even electrical wiring, which can lead to serious problems, like fires. Definitely not the kind of company you want
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Winter Creepers: How to Keep Cockroaches and Spiders Out of Your Home
Just because you’re rugged up in your cosiest jumper doesn’t mean the pests have packed it in for the season. In fact, winter is prime time for some unwelcome houseguests. As the temperature drops, cockroaches and spiders start seeking refuge indoors, drawn to the same warmth and shelter you are.
The
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How To Get Rid of Carpet Beetles
As one of the smallest pests in Australia, carpet beetle infestations can pose a major threat to the comfort and safety of our homes and workspaces. These critters often infest domestic and commercial properties, with everywhere from retail stores to apartment units not being immune to carpet beetle infestations.
Alongside being
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How To Get Rid Of Dust Carpet Mites
If you live in Australia, you’ve probably dealt with dust carpet mites before. Dust carpet mites are extremely common pests that, as their name suggests, live in environments like carpets and bedding, and can cause health issues like skin rashes, coughing and itchy eyes. Left untreated, a dust carpet mite
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Worrying about snakes may be your main wildlife focus on a walk through a meadow, down by a river, or on a trail in the bush. But even before leaving your house, ticks can fester in your garden, turning an afternoon in nature into a source of sore and unsightly
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How To Get Rid Of Wasps & Wasps Nests
What’s one word that can single-handedly ruin a picnic, or a relaxing afternoon in the garden?
‘Wasp!’
They drive us crazy, they make us do a strange blend of jiu-jitsu combat and funky dance moves to swat them away that we know won’t work but we do it anyway, and they’re capable
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Fleas in your home are one of the largest reasons people are put off owning pets. Or, for those who brave ahead, a source of instant panic, when you see your four-legged friend madly scratching behind their ear. Fear sets in. Is it a harmful itch? Are they already completely
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Ever heard the phrase, ‘If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a room with a mosquito’?
If there’s one thing that clouds the arrival of warmer weather, it’s the guaranteed increase in pesky bugs buzzing around and threatening to ruin our picnics and barbecues
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As adorable as they are, possums aren’t the ideal house pet. Here in Australia, there are two types of possums you might be likely to see around or maybe even inside your house. The brushtail possum is the more common of the two and is typically around the size of
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