In addition to being annoying to have around, household pests can pose a serious threat to your family’s health if they’re not dealt with expeditiously. In this post, we shall be looking at common household pests in New Zealand, how you can identify the different kinds of pest infestations, prevention and how you can control […]
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What You Need to Know About The Zika Virus
Zika virus is a mosquito-borne disease transmitted by daytime-active mosquitoes known as Aedes mosquitoes. The name “Zika” was borrowed from the location where the virus was first isolated, that is Zika Forest, Uganda in the year 1947. The virus is related to West Nile, dengue, Japanese encephalitis, and yellow fever viruses – all of which […]
Seasonal Pest Control – when to act
As we are nearing the midway point of Summer, the cooler months are just around the corner, it’s a good time to start assessing the pests you might be up against in the cooler months. Rats and mice are likely to become a problem as they seek shelter from the cold and easy access to […]
What Pest Is That? Summary of Pest Signs
Controlling pests is a costly affair, but this cost pales in comparison to the cost of not identifying and dealing with an infestation on time. Pests multiply quickly and if left to their own devices will grow in population making the infestation more costly in terms of control and damage to your property. Pests will […]
Marine Applications of Bird Repellers
Birds, although pretty to look at, can be quite a handful when they invade your property. It is especially problematic in marine settings where perching and roosting options are quite limited making anything in site, including your marine vessel, quite attractive. The presence of large numbers of birds (although annoying) is not really the major […]
A Complete Guide To Stray Cat Pests
It’s hard to imagine that such a cute and harmless animal could be considered a pest. But the truth of the matter is that animals are not labelled pests on account of their looks rather than their behaviour and the trouble they cause. And cats can cause a lot of trouble when they invade your […]
A Complete Guide To Mice Pests
Mice are small warm-blooded animals that are found in almost all parts of the world. They are some of the most destructive pests you could have in your home. Mice gnaw at virtually anything within reach from food to plastics and wire insulation. They chew through walls, floor joists and can even damage your home’s […]
A Complete Guide To Fly Pests
Introduction Signs Of Fly Infestations: If you see several of the following signs then you may be facing a fly infestation: live flies (many of them not just the odd one that flew in through the window) maggots or fly larvae clusters of dark spots on your walls (which is fly droppings) Flies are a […]
A Complete Guide To Fruit Fly Pests
Fruit Flies As Pests As their name suggests, fruit flies are attracted to fruit – rotting/fermenting fruit to be more specific. They are, however, not restricted to fruits as their only source of nutrition but will also feed on other fermenting organic matter. With the ability to lay up to 400 eggs at a time […]
A Complete Guide To Flea Pests
Fleas will suck blood from both you (the pet owner) and your pet. These wingless bugs do not discriminate and will feed off anything that has blood flowing in them. Aside from the painful bites and the allergic reactions they cause, flea bites have the potential to spread diseases to pets and humans alike. One […]