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All the year round, different types of pests invade the dwellings and activity grounds of humans in North Shore, and cause small to large-scale property damage. Pests are considered as nuisances not only for their destructive nature, but also their ability to spread various diseases. There are a number of methods that you can follow for pest con...

Although the name sounds a bit exotic, Australian cockroach is very common in the tropical parts of Australia. Classified scientifically as Periplaneta australasiae, Australian cockroaches are generally found along east coat of Australia, all way from Cape York to Victorian border. Basically native to Africa, this species of cockroach was distri...

Fleas are a kind of wingless parasite. They are very common in Australia. They feed off blood of human beings and animals like cats and dogs. Since fleas make use of different hosts, diseases may be transferred from one host to the other. After all, fleas are basically known to transmit tapeworm larvae and murine typhus disease. The three typ...

We all know that ticks are nuisance but very few of you may know the facts that we have given below about ticks. Have a look at them:    Ticks are arachnids, which means they are a lot more related to scorpions and spiders than insects.   There are two main kinds of ticks-soft and hard. Soft ticks are found in cabins,...

Most of the spiders are not harmful to human beings. They spin their webs in secluded, quiet areas and are rather much beneficial in controlling other kinds of insects through consumption. But still their nesting in or around your home needs to be discouraged. Experts always recommend tolerance as well as capture and removal rather than killing ...

Rodents pose a threat to both our health as well as our property. They invade thousands of homes in Australia. Their infestation can cause more than just a headache for the home owners. They search food foods and look for a safe and warm place to spend their nights often entering homes through small crevices and cracks. However, the main concern...

What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?   IPM is a method, which can be used for solving the pest problems while lessening the threats to people as well as the environment. Integrated Pest Management may be used for managing all types of pests anywhere.   Monitoring is also an important element of IPM. Monitoring means checking...

Carpenter ants are commonly found in Sydney. They are seven to twelve millimeter in length and their colour varies from black to brown. They mostly nest in the decayed woods. Sometimes they are found in soil as well. They eat foods like insects, honeydew and household wastes. If you want to prevent the infestation of carpenter ants, make sure yo...

Wolf spiders are mottled grey and brown in color. Their body length varies from 15mm-25mm. They are basically ground dwelling hunters that hide in the shadows and dark corners. They aren’t aggressive and can move fast if disturbed. While their bites are not fatal, they can still become a major pest if an infestation occurs in the yard or a...

Many homeowners think that termites come around only during spring. However, if you to think this way, you are under a wrong impression! Spring is actually the time when they swarm allowing people to notice them. But in reality, termites are a year-round threat.   So, how would you know that a hungry termite colony is making their way in...