A solitary ant scurrying across your kitchen bench is easy to squish. A small group of ants is equally easy to wipe away and destroy. However, these ants are scouts for hundreds, maybe thousands more of their fellow ants in colonies, who are waiting in your lawn,...

Ants are close to the top of the list when it comes to annoying household pests. Getting rid of ants, especially in the kitchen, can be a difficult and frustrating problem. Some eradication products take a long time to work, while other times the ants can simply come...

Ants can be quite persistent when it comes to continuously infesting our homes. Hot weather combined with a little bit of rain can mean the population swells and they start making their way indoors. Never-ending ant infestations can occur due to unseen food scraps or...

Termites are one of the worst pests in Australia and all around the world. They can cause severe destruction in our homes, businesses and other structures. Since the withdrawal of soil barrier chemicals in the 1990’s, more properties are at risk and controlling...

Termites are one of the most destructive insect pests in the world and are responsible for the destruction of countless buildings and structures. There are approximately 360 species of termites throughout Australia. Most termites are beneficial to ecosystems, helping...

In Australia, we have both native and introduced species of termites that are destructive and require active management. Termite species are often quite difficult to identify, even for experts. Fortunately, knowing the exact species isn’t an issue when it comes to...

Termites can wreak havoc on our buildings if left unchecked. This is especially true in warmer areas of the country such as Queensland, where termite infestations can be a much more serious issue than in New South Wales or Victoria. The history of preventing and...

If you suspect you have a termite problem, don’t wait too long to do something about it. While termites are small, they can have a devastating impact on your home if left unchecked. You may have had a termite infestation for longer than you think because termites can...

A termite, or white ant, infestation can cause massive damage to any building that has wood in its construction, and in some cases can even undermine the building’s structural integrity.  Even a small number of termites can cause major destruction over time, so...

Termites are a natural part of the planet’s eco-system and they’re useful for breaking down dead timber and as a source of food for other creatures.  Of the hundreds of varieties of termites in Australia, only a few types cause problems in our buildings, and since...