Studies suggest that 10 percent of Australian households have been affected by termites. Termites can cause expensive damage to your home. While there are actions you can take to combat them such as using poison bait or calling a pest control company like Expect the Best Pty Ltd, there are also things you might be doing around your home which are increasing the chance of a termite infestation. Below is a guide to things you should avoid doing in order to help keep your home termite-free.
8 August 2016
Nobody does BBQs quite like the Aussies. Ever since the earliest settlers arrived in the sun-drenched land of Australia, BBQs have been a steadfast tradition. However, these backyard gatherings are popular with bugs of all shapes and sizes too. No sooner have you set up your barbecue than they come crawling, flying and hovering from all directions. 2016 has been a busy year for spiders, but even they can't keep the bugs from ruining your Aussie Barbie.
27 July 2016
When summer arrives, you might be excited for the warmer weather, going to the beach and enjoying barbecues with your family, but not everything is fun. Summer also brings along pests, such as mosquitoes, flies, and ants. Here are some ways to protect your home from some of the more common pests that tend to rear their ugly heads in the summer. Sprinkle Boric Acid or Powder One of the more common pests to come into your home during the summer are the ants.
8 June 2016
When you get ready to buy a home, one of the important things to remember is to get a building / home inspection. The purpose of this is to ensure there are no issues with the property, structurally or otherwise, that will cause cost or further damage later on down the line. The last thing you're going to want when you sign up for something as big a commitment as buying a house is to move in and find it falls down a couple of weeks later.
11 December 2015
If you're a homeowner who thinks that you have termites, an inspection can give you a definitive answer, but once you have confirmed that your house is infested by termites, you probably have a few questions about pest treatment and what you can expect in the process. So to help you out, here are the answers to common questions people ask about termites. What Are The Most Common Types of Termites?
21 September 2015
When you have a family, you want to keep them as safe as possible at all times. But some germs and diseases can enter the house without you even realising it. One such disease is called Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis. What is Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis? This is an air-borne disease that is typically found in the urine, faeces, and saliva of wild rodents, with wild mice being the most prominent threat to most households.
4 September 2015
As a homeowner, you have many responsibilities, one of which being to make sure that you do not have a pest problem. But do you know how to identify a pest problem if you don't actually see the pests? Just because you don't see a cockroach, it doesn't mean that they aren't in your home. There are many things you can do to reduce the chances of cockroaches entering your home, but if they do decide to come inside anyway, you will need to take steps to get rid of them.
6 July 2015