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28 Aug

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="s22" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fleas may be tiny, but their presence can cause big problems. Whether it's the constant scratching of your pets or the unsettling thought of fleas in your home, a flea infestation is a headache for many...

12 Aug

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="s22" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Earwigs are common pests that can invade homes and gardens across the world, and Canberra is no exception. Also known as pincher bugs, earwigs inspire fear more due to urban legends than actual threats. Contrary to...

05 Aug

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="s22" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]You’ve spotted a cockroach scurrying across your kitchen countertop, making off with leftover crumbs from dinner. It’s a situation many Canberra residents know all too well, but before you reach for the spray or start chasing...

29 Jul

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="s22" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]You’ve just pulled out a cherished blouse, only to find holes and loose threads, with tiny moth larvae tucked in the seams. Clothes moths are stealthy pests, targeting rarely used clothing stored away in dark spaces....

25 Jul

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="s22" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not all native Australian insects are beneficial to your home environment. Some, like the Australian carpet beetle, are destructive pests that feast on fabrics and other organic materials. Using their small size and stealthy nature, these...

07 Oct

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="s22" z_index=""][vc_column][vc_column_text]Springtime in Canberra means warmer weather, Floriade, and the reappearance of creepy crawlies such as wasps. In this blog post, we answer commonly asked questions about wasps in Canberra. Which wasp species are problematic in Canberra? There are...

05 Oct

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Moths don’t get the same sensational headlines as spiders, termites, rats, and European wasps; however, don’t be fooled. Certain moths and their larvae will eat clothes, carpets, and the food in your kitchen pantry. In this blog post,...

16 Nov

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are many pest control companies in Canberra to choose from. The question is: how do you choose the right one, especially when they all seem the same? In this post blog, we outline how to choose a...

27 May

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The current mouse plague (2020/2021) continues to devastate crops and communities across inland NSW, southern Queensland and north-western Victoria. Shocking television footage of the mouse plague has many Canberra residents wondering if the nation’s capital is next? In...

17 Apr

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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Need to organise a termite inspection in Canberra? Wondering if you’re allowed to use a pest control service during the COVID-19 pandemic? At the time of writing, you’re still able to organise a termite inspection / treatment in...