Australia’s Deadliest Spiders
Co-existing with spiders is part and parcel of living in Australia. With around 10,000 species of spiders calling this country home, there’s a good chance you’ll encounter one at some point. Most of the spiders in Australia are harmless but there are a few that should be given a wide berth, we take a look at some of the more dangerous ones.
All About Carpet Moths
Don’t ignore small bald patches at the edges or corners of your carpets, it could be that you have an infestation of carpet moths. This is a problem that won’t go away and will only get worse so it’s best to get it sorted straight away.
Are There Uninvited Guests in Your Roof?
Thumps and bumps in the attic at night or the pitter patter of tiny feet overhead could mean you have uninvited guests in your roof. Attics and ceiling cavities are common places for mice, rats and possums to make their temporary homes, especially in the colder months. But if left unchecked you could be looking at providing accommodation for the whole family, and their mates! Potential issues with rodents and wildlife in your roof can run to damaged items, gnawed electrical cables causing fire, plus the spread of disease and fleas.
Best Ways to Use Compost
Compost is ‘black gold’ to gardeners and is the best way to add nutrients to your soil and encourage strong and healthy plant growth. If you’re thinking of starting your own garden composting but don’t know what you can do with it, here are some ideas.
How to Stop Your Cat Wrecking Your Furniture
As well as sharpening and conditioning claws, scratching helps cats to stretch and tone muscles, relieve stress and mark their territory. Unfortunately, this means they will make a beeline for your furniture as it makes an ideal scratching post. While you can’t stop cats scratching altogether, there are a few ways you can modify their behaviour and help protect your table legs at the same time.
A Little Bit About – Fleas
Did you know that a single flea could mean your home is infested with hundreds more?
A flea problem can quickly get out of control. Just 10 female fleas can multiply to 250,000 in a month if left unchecked. And they can get into all parts of your house, including your rugs, carpet, furniture, bedding and even infest your backyard.
How to Mouse Proof Your House
Winter is the time when mice are most likely to infest your home. In winter, food and shelter become high priorities for mice and your house is a warm, tempting shelter from the elements with an on-tap food source. You may not even know you have uninvited house guests either until you spot the evidence:
All About Fire Ants
Fire ant stings are painful and cause itchy pustules that last for months, in some cases, they can also result in anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction requiring hospitalisation.
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