Integrated Pest Management & Pesticide Safety During the late 1970’s and early 1980’s the major companies in the field of pest management revised their control strategies to align themselves with concerns associated with the over-use and misuse of chemicals in the environment. A procedure referred to as Integrated Pest Management (IPM) was adopted to overcome [...]

Funnel Web | Red-Back | White-Tail | Mouse | Black House | Wolf | Trap-Door | Orb-Weaving | St Andrew’s Cross | Huntsman Funnel Web Spiders Venom Toxcity Identification Distribution Habitat Female Male The Sydney Funnel-Web Spider is one of the world’s most deadly spiders. Both the male and female carry atraxotoxin, one of the [...]

The two most common timber borers which attack the timber of buildings in Australia are the Anobium Borer (Anobium punctatum) commonly known as the “furniture beetle”, and Lyctus (lyctus bruneus) which is more commonly known as the “powder post beetle”. THE ANOBIUM BORER The Anobium Borer mainly attacks the sapwood of softwood species of timber [...]

The flying insects encountered in urban and industrial premises can be of many types but it is generally accepted that those which are regarded as pests are those which — Spread disease through contamination Cause physical damage; and Are regarded as a nuisance. The insects most associated with the spread of disease in domestic, commercial [...]

The three major pest species of rodents are the Norway Rat, the Roof Rat, and the House Mouse. These three rodents are known as “commensal pests”, which describes their ability to successfully co-habit with man. They are common in the main population centres in Australia and most countries throughout the world. Since early times, rodents [...]

Cockroaches are primitive insects whose origin extends back at least 300 million years and are thought to have originated in the tropical and sub-tropical areas of Africa. The advent of travel and international trade has brought about the spread of cockroaches to most countries in the world. Although worldwide there are over 3,000 species of [...]

Insect Pests – Fleas and Flea Control Fleas are usually found on cats, dogs, carpets, furniture, dusty floors, sandy sub-floor areas and even grass areas.  Although the common names, cat flea and dog flea, would suggest that a particular species of flea is specific to one host, this is not the case, and either of [...]

Insect Pests – Fabric Pests and Control of Moths and Beetles The group of insects known as fabric pests includes silverfish, clothes moths and carpet beetles. Except for the silverfish, the main food constituent sought after by fabric pests is a protein substance called keratin present in fibres of animal original such as wool. Silverfish [...]

Insect Pests – Don’t Risk Your Home, Inspect For Termites Today! Termite Control and Termite Inspection In Australia there are over 300 different species of termite. Of these only six species are largely responsible for attacking timber in service such as our homes and commercial premises. The damage bill alone can amount to over $100 [...]

Exterra Termite Interception and Baiting System: A systematic, multi-step termite management method.  Australian field trials have clearly demonstrated the effectiveness of the system in controlling subterranean termites in Australia. Australian Wildlife Conservancy: When you install the environmentally friendly Exterra Termite Interception and Baiting System, you will be supporting Australian Wildlife Conservancy and securing 22 acres [...]