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.
Termites have been around for over 250 million years.
Mature colonies can contain over 60,000 termites.
Termites detect sound through their legs.
Termites groom by licking each other.
The termite Queen has secondary and tertiary reproductives to help lay eggs.
Possums
There are two species of possums that are commonly encountered as a pest to the householder. That is the Ringtailed possum and the Brushtailed possum. Both of these have different appearances and characteristics.
The Ringtailed possum is short headed with a pointed muzzle, short round ears and a tapered tail, the terminal three-quarters of which are pale. This possum resides along coastal Australia from Queensland to South Australia. On the other hand the Brushtailed possum is often found where there are many trees. It feeds naturally on buds, fruits of trees, shrubs and also bread, cake and fruits. It lives commonly in areas from northern Queensland to South Australia and is the species most commonly found.
Possums naturally live in the cavities of trees but when their natural nesting sites are removed they venture into roof voids through broken tiles, damaged eaves and displaced ridge capping. It is whilst they are in the roof areas that they are a concern for homeowners. They make noises at night, urinate and defecate on ceiling plaster, causing stains and odours. Chimneys also appear to be favoured sheltering places.
Treatment Methods Available:
When they make their home in the roof space the only way to remove them is to humanely trap them, seal up the openings they were getting through and then release them in the same locality that they were caught. A license for trapping must be held.
