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The Definitive Guide to Termite Detection, Treatment and Prevention in Australia 2024
The Definitive Guide to Termite Detection, Treatment and Prevention in Australia 2024Why is it that we need a definitive guide to termite detection, treatment and prevention? There have been many many blog posts and pieces of content created on the internet which...
Booklice like moist areas!
What are Psocids? (pronounced So sids) Psocids are commonly known as Booklice and are quite often associated with damp areas. Why are they known as booklice? That was historically because they were found on the spine of books that may have been stored and become...
Termites in a palm tree stump
Termites in a palm tree stump Palms are a different type of timber and many people falsely believe that termites will not eat them. They are made of cellulose and termites are really interested in anything made of cellulose. This stump had a large pot sitting on it...
Termite attack in a veranda post in a house in Picton
A building inspection had taken place 3 weeks prior A young couple purchased their first home in Picton and shortly thereafter I was asked to carry out an inspection for termites even though there had been a building and pest inspection carried out before they...
Fire Ant report tells us how devastating they will be!
Please read and take note of the important messages contained within this report. Briefly here is what awaits us when we have infestations such as in Queensland. Fire ants will Sting 16,585 people Cause 1,244 extra medical visits Lead 332 people to develop...
Be Prepared for Fire Ants
Be prepared for Fire Ants, they are marching their way across our country and NSW it seems is next on their list. Red Imported Fire Ants (solenopsis Invicta) are a dreaded pest originating in South America and now being found in many countries across the globe and are...
Wombat Taxidermy Mount Damaged By Rodents
Protecting Your Priceless Taxidermy Mount from Rodent Damage Taxidermy is an art that preserves the beauty and memory of animals, often serving as a cherished reminder of past adventures or a beloved symbol of our connection to nature. For many collectors, these...
Taxidermy mount damaged by pests
Native Australian Echidna Taxidermy Mount Damaged By Rodents Taxidermy mounts are at quite a risk of attack from all sort of pests, but at a recent job we had to create a rodent control programme to ensure that the large collection of mounts at a wollondilly...
Rats eat Snails
Rat "Midden" One of the draw backs of having a lush garden is that it often becomes a breeding ground for snails, as if this is not a big enough problem in itself but then the snails become a focus of Rats that love an Escargot feed. In the image above it can be...
How much does termite control cost
How Much Does Termite Control Cost? Termite control is a critical service for homeowners in Australia due to the significant damage these pests can cause. Costs can vary widely based on the extent of the infestation, the type of treatment required, and the size and...
Rats Damage Air Conditioning Ducting
Rats Damage Air Conditioning Ducting This is not something that we see every day but it happens frequently enough that you need to know. This video was captured in The Oaks near Picton and very clearly shows multiple spots where Rats have chewed into air conditioning...
Lilli Pilli Hedge Recovers From Beetle Attack
The photograph on the left clearly shows just how damaged Lilli Pilli's can become Care and attention was paid to this hedge with a seaweed solution being applied at the time that the systemic pesticide was used. The combination of eradicating the beetles and the...
European Wasps Continue to Invade Wollondilly
What can I do about European Wasps If you believe that you may have found a European Wasps nest or have sighted European Wasps it is important to firstly make sure noone gets stung. If you have located a nest do not attempt to eradicate it, leave that to an expert who...
Lilli Pilli beetle once again destroying the hedges of Wollondilly
Lilli Pilli Hedges are in danger from unseen pestsLilli Pilli Beetles are once again munching their way through the hedges of the Wollondilly. These insects Paropsides calypso or Lilli Pilli beetle were once mainly found in ares North of Coffs Harbour however are now...
Termites in a Termite Bait Station at The Oaks near Picton
A Nemesis Termite Monitoring Station in placeTermite Baiting in The Oaks near Picton Termite baiting is a skill that must be learnt over time. Knowing which termites to bait and how each species may differ in their uptake is an integral part of the process....
Lilly Pilly Beetle destroying Hedges
Typical damage caused by the Lilly Pilly BeetleA Lilly Pilly Beetle and the damage they causeDead Lilly Pilly Beetles shortly after a treatmentLilly Pilly Beetles are becoming a much more common pest. For many years The Lilly Pilly Beetle (Paropsides calypso) has been...