If you haven’t met Fruit Fly, you can get acquainted with the QFF in a previous article we wrote here…
QFF still remains a problem for both commercial and backyard producers. So how do you control QFF destroying your crop? Continue reading
Category Archives: Pests
Your Guide to Eliminate Ground Dwelling Fleas
Fleas infest not just your pets, they can also thrive on the ground.
Prevention is the first step…
Your lawn can be tempting for fleas and ticks, particularly if it is somewhat overgrown. Try following these easy tips to ensure that your backyard stays free of pests: Continue reading
Winter The Ideal Time To Spray
Recently you may have noticed Groundsel flowering, among other weeds. Winter is an ideal time to get on top of out of control weeds. There are a variety of different herbicides that our friendly team can recommend to eliminate your particular infestation.
The ONE product our team all agree on is Continue reading
Myth Bust – Cats and Rodents
MYTH: Having cats is good for mouse prevention.
FACT: Not all cats are good “mousers,” and few cats will challenge a rat. Although some cats hunt for mice, many cats tolerate rats or mice, especially when they are well-fed and won’t do much for mouse prevention. It could be said that more rats and mice have been fed by cat food than killed by a cat.*
MYTH: If you see rats or mice in the daytime, there is a large population around. Continue reading
Have You Got A Rodent Problem?
Colder weather brings rodents inside, here are some options for control of Rats and Mice in your home, garage or shed.
Rodents are most likely to move inside the home looking for both food and shelter, when the weather becomes cooler and during and after high rainfall. They can cause damage by chewing electrical wiring & building materials.
Places where food and water are available are appealing to rodents. In the kitchen is one such place, where rodents can get in small spaces such as beneath the sink cabinet, under the fridge and stove. They can contaminate food and transmit disease.
How to Identify if You Have a Rodent Problem… Continue reading
4 Top Tips for a Lush, Green Lawn – Part 2
In the Part 2 of this article we reveal tips on keeping on top of the most common lawn pest, tips on watering and mowing for perfection…
Keep on Top of Pests
‘Lawn Grub’ is a huge problem in this region. What are Lawn Grubs and why are they a pest?
(Spodoptera spp.) – feed of the fresh, young, green leaf of your turf just above the ground. They drastically reduce the quality and growth of your turf.
How do you know if you have Lawn Grub?
Common symptoms – Continue reading
Wet weather pests driving you mad?
There are more than 8,000 species of ants known to man. Although most nest outside, they often venture indoors on their endless search for food. Many people are unaware of the potential danger of disease transmission that is associated with ants. This is particularly alarming considering ants are most often found in food storage and food preparation areas.
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