As summer starts to heat up you will find that fleas will be jumping all over the place.
Identifying a flea infestation can often be simple, while eradicating their population proves much more difficult. Observe your pet's behaviour as a first step: if your pet is scratching excessively, you should examine his or her fur. Infested animals have reddened skin and may lose hair. The hind quarters of dogs and the head and neck of cats are most commonly targeted.
Are you looking for peace of mind and having your termite damage covered by an insurance policy.
Don't be surprised to find that your current building insurance does not cover you for structural damage caused by termites. It's a big worry especially considering that Australia has the most destructive termites in the world. The one way to put your mind at ease is to protect your home and finances before disaster strikes.
A recent survey shows that 1 in every 3 homes is attacked by termites at some stage in its life. But, while your home is insured against damage by fire, you’ll almost certainly find that your home insurance policy excludes termite damage. No other plan will give you this level of financial security.
Never worry about termites again
The White Ant Man uses advanced technology to ensure quick, lasting results. Yet all of our materials are some of the safest available for your family, your pets and your home. A thorough approach is essential to protecting your home.
Inspection and colony control measures if required.
Provision of a treated zone.
No termite treatment fees if termites are found.
No termite damage repair bills. We’ll cover everything for the repairs of new termite damage upon discovery of live activity.
The strongest termite control guarantee.
The latest control technologies applied by our technicians.
Who qualifies for the plan?
Most homes that accept a full termite barrier that has been installed by our company.
At the time of the treatment all termite activity is treated.
Any conducive conditions to termites that are noted are rectified within 90 days of treatment.
Every year termites swarm looking for places to establish new colonies. It takes just two of these young winged termites to start a colony and they only need a small opening for them to get into a home. That's why every year 1 in every 3 properties have termites.
Kings and queens, the most commonly known forms of reproductive termites, produce highly complex underground societies.
Termites are among the most captivating of all insects because of their fascinating societies. Humans choose to build structures out of termite food, and we have a hard time viewing them as anything but disturbing pests when they dine on those structures. But beyond their diet and its interference with our own society, the intrigue of a termite society is remarkable. Understanding the organisation and reproductive biology of termite colonies gives us insights into control strategies and realities and allows us to better cure your problem.
As the warmer weather approaches you need to know what you are looking for and know what termite alates are.
There are more than 2,400 flea species in the world.
If a cockroach breaks a leg it can grow another one.
A cockroach can change directions up to 25 times in a second.
Termites are not related to ants they are part of the cockroach family.
Queen termites may live for fifty years or more.
Cockroaches have lived on Earth for 250 million years without changing in any way whatsoever.
Cockroaches
They are usually medium to large in size, flattened and mostly oval in shape. Cockroaches have long and slender thread like antennae, legs well suited to running, well developed compound eyes and chewing mouthparts. Wings may be well developed, reduced or absent.
Only six of over 4000 species of Cockroaches are serious pests to homeowners in Australia. Cockroaches are organisms that due to their activities may carry diseases and may transmit diseases to people. They usually reside in dark, humid places and are mostly nocturnal, resting during the daytime in cracks, crevices or warm motors of appliances. Some species are capable of flight.
Many environments provide exploitation for food and shelter. Some places provide year round warmth, food and shelter which may provide homes for thousands of cockroaches. Cockroaches eat stored foods and other materials. They are capable of contaminating foods and food handling areas with droppings, cast skins, egg sacs, regurgitation marks and odours.
The most common species encountered are the American (Periplaneta Americana spp.), Australian (Periplaneta Australasiae spp.), German (Blattella Germanica spp.), Oriental (Blatta Orientalis spp.), Smoky Brown (Periplaneta Fuliginosa spp.) and the Brown Banded (Supella Longipalpa spp.).
German Cockroaches can be a major problem in kitchens and bathrooms, they are prolific breeders and during warmer months population growth explodes. They can live in refrigerators and in ovens as well as the smallest crack and crevice. They are a relatively small cockroach with nymphs (young insects) the size of a pin head to adult up to 25mm.
Australian, American and to a lesser degree the Smoky Brown cockroaches can be found throughout a building. They are much larger than the German roach up to 55mm and they fly at night.
Oriental roaches can be found in gardens and also in bird nest material in roof voids.
Treatment Methods Available:
Treatment varies according to the particular species but generally Cockroaches are controlled by a range of methods including application of liquid residual sprays, dusts and gels. The treatment is usually applied to cracks and crevices particularly to actual or potential harbourage areas.
