Free Pest Guides and Useful Links
The best page on our site! it contains a range of free to download & print Pest Guides to help you find your way through the pest control
jungle. What the pest is, where it lives, why its a problem and our solutions. All in an easy to read, comprehensive guide.
If you want to do more research, you’ll find links to various pest related websites and documents at the beginning to help you
understand how to deal with pests in everyday life!.
If you think there is important information we are missing, please contact us and let us know.
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Termites are a group of detritophagous eusocial insects which consume a wide variety of decaying plant
material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, and soil humus. They are easily identified by the typically soft-
bodied and unpigmented worker caste for which they have been colloquially termed "white ants"; however, they
are not ants, to which they are distantly related. Wikipedia
We can take care of your pre purchase termite inspection or annual termite inspection with a full
comprehensive report including photos and description of problem areas, testing for moisture in all wet areas,
physical inspection of the roof void, all timber within the home meaning kitchen, bathrooms, laundry
cabinets, grounds and sheds as well as updating you on the status of any termite treatment done in the past
and advice on the best practice on how to protect your investment into the future.
Termites
Pre-Purchase Termite Inspections
They may be small, but don’t be fooled, invasive ants are some of the world’s worst pests. These invasive ants can
have a huge impact on our environment, economy, and way of life. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being
spent in Australia on ant eradications and control because of their potential for devastating harm to wildlife,
infrastructure, industry, and even human health.
Ants
The adult moth is grey-brown with a wingspan of over 40mm. It lays greyish coloured eggs in neat clusters,
usually on the tree or in woodpiles. It is mostly active at night and can also lay eggs under shade cloth and
behind curtains. Eggs hatch as brown-black hairy caterpillars with a faint yellow body stripe. They quickly grow
up to 40mm long, feeding at night and only on cape lilac trees. They are sensitive to sunlight and while small
hide under bark and in hollows of the tree, usually on the southern side.
Caterpillars
There are approximately 100 species of mosquitoes in Western Australia, a number of which are serious pests
and/or disease vectors. Effective mosquito management can help to minimise the public health risk and impact
on amenity associated with mosquitoes. Mosquito management is only necessary if people and mosquitoes
come into contact, either in residential or recreational areas that are within the dispersal range of mosquito
breeding habitats.
Mosquitoes
Ommatoiulus moreleti (spelt moreletii in older publications), commonly known as the Portuguese millipede, is
a herbivorous millipede native to the western Iberian Peninsula where it shares its range with other
Ommatoiulus species.[2] From here, it has spread by international commerce to a number of new localities. This
species was accidentally introduced into Australia without its natural enemies and has since become an invasive
pest. A number of methods have been developed to manage this millipede. Wikipedia
Portuguese Millipedes
Rodents are mammals which are characterised by a single pair of continuously growing incisors in each of the
upper and lower jaws. Around the world, rats and mice are known to spread over 35 diseases. Diseases can also
be transferred indirectly by ticks, fleas, and mites that live on infected rats. Rats can be discouraged and
controlled simply by denying them food and shelter. Kev fix to rodents starts with an inspection of the property
to identify where there living, feeding, and breeding. Then placing hard case durable locked stations baited with
a mix of baits in these areas.
Rats & Mice
Spiders travel in the wind, it’s called ballooning. Spiders climb to the highest point then pull-out silk, when there
is enough silk out to carrier them in the wind they let go and drift to wherever the wind takes them. Beginning
with removing the webs with a web brush, this will change the look of your home as well as saving you a job. But
most importantly the treatment will last longer because now the chemical can be applied in all the cracks and
crevices where spider’s hideaway, not just on the webs because once there removed, so is the chemical. This is
why we can offer a 6-month warranty.
Spiders
Several species of paper wasps are found in Australia, however only the yellow paper wasp and the common
paper wasp are widespread in south-west Western Australia. Both are introduced species, not native to WA.
Paper wasps make their nests from plant and wood fibres which they chew and mix with saliva into a 'paper
mache'-like consistency. The final product is a grey papery nest of many cells in a single comb. The nest has the
shape of a cone or crumpet, ranging in size from a golf ball to a dinner plate but are more commonly the size of
the palm of your hand. They are fixed in place by a single attachment point.
Wasps
The tenant is responsible for having a pest treatment at the end of their lease where the tenants have allowed
animals on the premises. Even if the animals have only been kept outside or have only been on the property for
a short stay you are required to complete a Pest Control treatment. The end of lease pest fumigation is the last
thing you do before you hand the keys back to your property manager.
End Of Lease Fumigation
Useful Website Links
Common seasonal pests : your handy guide to prevent the spread of animal and plant pests, diseases
and weeds. (Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development)
Each year, we encounter a number of animal and plant pests, diseases and weeds that concern us when
they make their regular seasonal arrival. These rogues damage our properties and can be quite costly to
control.
You can’t barricade your property from all risks but you can be aware of what they are, how to recognise
them and how to manage them. You can take positive steps to protect your property, animals, plants, and
even the health of your family and the neighbours. Download PDF
Free Pest Guides
Free Australian health advice you can count on.
Provided by the Australian Government, a comprehensive website to turn to for treatment advice if you’ve
been bitten by a mosquito or stung by a wasp.
Who is responsible for pest control: landlord or tenants?
An article from Realestate.com.au on what to do about pests if you are renting or leasing your home. We
offer an Agents & Landlords Package that can help if you lease your property.
A Citizens Guide for Consumers
SOONER OR LATER, we’re all pestered by pests. Whether it’s ants in the kitchen or weeds in the vegetable
garden, pests can be annoying and bothersome. At the same time, many of us are concerned that the
pesticides we use to control pests can cause problems too. How can pests be controlled safely? When and
how should pesticides be used?
This American booklet is intended to help answer these questions. The questions have no single right
answer, but Citizen’s Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety gives the information you need to make
informed decisions. You should be able to control pests without risking your family’s health and without
harming the environment. Download PDF
Cockroaches, not something anyone likes to talk about so sometimes we put up with these types of pests for far
too long. We don’t judge because we know better than anyone that cockroaches can get out of hand very
quickly left unattended. Cockroaches can normally be taken care of with one treatment and is very reasonably
price with little disruption to everyday life we know what chemicals to use and where to put them as well as
keeping this treatment child and pet safe.
Cockroaches
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood by piercing the skin. They do not live on humans
or burrow into the skin. They are very mobile, but only move short distances to feed, so are
commonly found near food (blood) sources. Generally, bed bugs are more of a nuisance pest than a serious
health threat. There is no evidence to indicate that they transmit any infectious disease. Bed bugs can live up to
six months at room temperature and can survive for long periods without a blood meal.
Bed Bugs
Portuguese millipedes - A Guide
Although millipedes play a useful role in breaking down organic matter in the soil, Portuguese millipedes
are pests when they reach high population levels. Find out more from this dedicated page
Fleas are tiny, dark brown parasitic insects that infest the coat and skin of pets. They can jump up to 150 times
their own length, making the transfer of fleas between your pets difficult to prevent. Their remarkable jumping
skills also allow them to transit easily from surrounding environments to your pet.
Fleas
Safety for your Family and Pets
We often receive calls from clients asking what they need to do with young children and pets when we
carry out treatments. Here are the most common questions and our answers. Download PDF
Carpet beetles are capable of flight. Their natural habitats are the nests of birds, rodents, insects, and spiders.
Adult beetles are pollen feeders and can be found in large numbers in flowers. They can be inadvertently
brought into the house in cut flowers and laundry.
Carpet beetle larvae can damage fabrics, furnishings and clothing that contain cotton, wool, silk, hair, fur or
feathers. Synthetic items are resistant to attack but blends of synthetic and natural fibres can be damaged.
Carpet Beetle
Free Pest Guides and Useful Links
The best page on our site! it contains a
range of free to download & print Pest
Guides to help you find your way through
the pest control jungle. What the pest is,
where it lives, why its a problem and our
solutions. All in an easy to read,
comprehensive guide.
If you want to do more research, you’ll find
links to various pest related websites and
documents at the beginning to help you
understand how to deal with pests in
everyday life!.
If you think there is important information
we are missing, please contact us and let
us know.
We can help protect your home from pests!
We can take care of your pre purchase
termite inspection or annual termite
inspection with a full comprehensive report
including photos and description of
problem areas, testing for moisture in all
wet areas, physical inspection of the roof
void, all timber within the home meaning
kitchen, bathrooms, laundry
cabinets, grounds and sheds as well as
updating you on the status of any termite
treatment done in the past and advice on
the best practice on how to protect your
investment into the future.
Pre-Purchase
Termite Inspections
Useful Website Links
Common seasonal pests : your handy
guide to prevent the spread of animal and
plant pests, diseases and weeds. (Department
of Primary Industries and Regional Development)
Each year, we encounter a number of
animal and plant pests, diseases and weeds
that concern us when they make their
regular seasonal arrival. These rogues
damage our properties and can be quite
costly to control.
You can’t barricade your property from all
risks but you can be aware of what they are,
how to recognise them and how to manage
them. You can take positive steps to protect
your property, animals, plants, and even the
health of your family and the neighbours.
Download PDF
Free Pest Guides
Free Australian health advice you can
count on.
Provided by the Australian Government, a
comprehensive website to turn to for
treatment advice if you’ve been bitten by a
mosquito or stung by a wasp.
Who is responsible for pest control:
landlord or tenants?
An article from Realestate.com.au on
what to do about pests if you are renting or
leasing your home. We offer an Agents &
Landlords Package that can help if you
lease your property.
A Citizens Guide for Consumers
SOONER OR LATER, we’re all pestered by
pests. Whether it’s ants in the kitchen or
weeds in the vegetable garden, pests can
be annoying and bothersome. At the
same time, many of us are concerned that
the pesticides we use to control pests can
cause problems too. How can pests be
controlled safely? When and how should
pesticides be used?
This American booklet is intended to help
answer these questions. The questions
have no single right answer, but Citizen’s
Guide to Pest Control and Pesticide Safety
gives the information you need to make
informed decisions. You should be able to
control pests without risking your family’s
health and without harming the
environment. Download PDF
They may be small, but don’t be fooled,
invasive ants are some of the world’s worst
pests. These invasive ants can have a huge
impact on our environment, economy, and
way of life. Hundreds of millions of dollars
are being spent in Australia on ant
eradications and control because of their
potential for devastating harm to wildlife,
infrastructure, industry, and even human
health.
Ants
The adult moth is grey-brown with a
wingspan of over 40mm. It lays greyish
coloured eggs in neat clusters, usually on
the tree or in woodpiles. It is mostly active at
night and can also lay eggs under shade
cloth and behind curtains. Eggs hatch as
brown-black hairy caterpillars with a faint
yellow body stripe. They quickly grow up to
40mm long, feeding at night and only on
cape lilac trees. They are sensitive to
sunlight and while small hide under bark
and in hollows of the tree, usually on the
southern side.
Caterpillars
There are approximately 100 species of
mosquitoes in Western Australia, a number
of which are serious pests and/or disease
vectors. Effective mosquito management
can help to minimise the public health risk
and impact on amenity associated with
mosquitoes. Mosquito management is only
necessary if people and mosquitoes come
into contact, either in residential or
recreational areas that are within the
dispersal range of mosquito breeding
habitats.
Mosquito
Ommatoiulus moreleti (spelt moreletii in
older publications), commonly known as
the Portuguese millipede, is a herbivorous
millipede native to the western Iberian
Peninsula where it shares its range with
other Ommatoiulus species.[2] From here, it
has spread by international commerce to a
number of new localities. This species was
accidentally introduced into Australia
without its natural enemies and has since
become an invasive pest. A number of
methods have been developed to manage
this millipede. Wikipedia
Portuguese Millipedes
Rodents are mammals which are
characterised by a single pair of
continuously growing incisors in each of the
upper and lower jaws. Around the world,
rats and mice are known to spread over 35
diseases. Diseases can also be transferred
indirectly by ticks, fleas, and mites that live
on infected rats. Rats can be discouraged
and controlled simply by denying them
food and shelter. Kev fix to rodents starts
with an inspection of the property to
identify where there living, feeding, and
breeding. Then placing hard case durable
locked stations baited with a mix of baits in
these areas.
Rat’s & Mice
Spiders travel in the wind, it’s called
ballooning. Spiders climb to the highest
point then pull-out silk, when there is
enough silk out to carrier them in the wind
they let go and drift to wherever the wind
takes them. Beginning with removing the
webs with a web brush, this will change the
look of your home as well as saving you a
job. But
most importantly the treatment will last
longer because now the chemical can be
applied in all the cracks and crevices where
spider’s hideaway, not just on the webs
because once there removed, so is the
chemical. This is why we can offer a 6-
month warranty.
Spiders
Termites are a group of detritophagous
eusocial insects which consume a wide
variety of decaying plant material, generally
in the form of wood, leaf litter, and soil
humus. They are easily identified by the
typically soft-bodied and unpigmented
worker caste for which they have been
colloquially termed "white ants"; however,
they are not ants, to which they are distantly
related. Wikipedia
Termites
Several species of paper wasps are found in
Australia, however only the yellow paper
wasp and the common paper wasp are
widespread in south-west Western
Australia. Both are introduced species, not
native to WA.
Paper wasps make their nests from plant
and wood fibres which they chew and mix
with saliva into a 'paper mache'-like
consistency. The final product is a grey
papery nest of many cells in a single comb.
The nest has the shape of a cone or
crumpet, ranging in size from a golf ball to a
dinner plate but are more commonly the
size of the palm of your hand. They are fixed
in place by a single attachment point.
Wasps
The tenant is responsible for having a pest
treatment at the end of their lease where
the tenants have allowed animals on the
premises. Even if the animals have only
been kept outside or have only been on the
property for a short stay you are required to
complete a Pest Control treatment. The end
of lease pest fumigation is the last thing you
do before you hand the keys back to your
property manager.
End of Lease Fumigation
Cockroaches, not something anyone likes to
talk about so sometimes we put up with
these types of pests for far too long. We
don’t judge because we know better than
anyone that cockroaches can get out of
hand very quickly left unattended.
Cockroaches can normally be taken care of
with one treatment and is very reasonably
price with little disruption to everyday life
we know what chemicals to use and where
to put them as well as keeping this
treatment child and pet safe.
Cockroaches
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that
feed on human blood by piercing the skin.
They do not live on humans or burrow into
the skin. They are very mobile, but only
move short distances to feed, so are
commonly found near food (blood) sources.
Generally, bed bugs are more of a nuisance
pest than a serious health threat. There is
no evidence to indicate that they transmit
any infectious disease. Bed bugs can live
up to six months at room temperature and
can survive for long periods without a
blood meal.
Bed Bugs
Portuguese millipedes - A Guide
Although millipedes play a useful role in
breaking down organic matter in the soil,
Portuguese millipedes are pests when they
reach high population levels. Find out more
from this dedicated page
Fleas are tiny, dark brown parasitic
insects that infest the coat and skin of
pets. They can jump up to 150 times their
own length, making the transfer of fleas
between your pets difficult to prevent.
Their remarkable jumping skills also allow
them to transit easily from surrounding
environments to your pet.
Fleas
Safety for your Family and Pets
We often receive calls from clients asking
what they need to do with young children
and pets when we carry out treatments.
Here are the most common questions and
our answers. Download PDF
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Carpet beetles are capable of flight. Their
natural habitats are the nests of birds,
rodents, insects, and spiders. Adult beetles
are pollen feeders and can be found in
large numbers in flowers. They can be
inadvertently brought into the house in cut
flowers and laundry.
Carpet beetle larvae can damage fabrics,
furnishings and clothing that contain
cotton, wool, silk, hair, fur or
feathers. Synthetic items are resistant to
attack but blends of synthetic and natural
fibres can be damaged.
Carpet Beetle
