Tag Archives: Pest Control

Myth Bust – Cats and Rodents

Tomcat Video Cat1MYTH: 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

Beating the Flies Around Stables and Coups

Efekto Fly TrapSummer is a beautiful time of year, sunny skies, warm weather, BBQ’s… and FLIES!

These pesky insects will multiple and are attracted to Stables and Chicken Coups. Fly Traps are available in many places – but most have a very limited use. They often don’t actually attract many flies or if they do, they don’t actually trap them. Some use harmful chemicals and the cost is often prohibitive as well.

So if you are look for an organic solutions Continue reading

Have You Got A Rodent Problem?

Rodent Control GuideColder 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

4 Top Tips for a Lush, Green Lawn – Part 2In 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?

Ant picThere 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. Continue reading