Since the Termatrac T3i was released in late 2010,it has continued to evolve,consolidating its position as a must-have tool for the toolbox.It remains the only device on the market with multiple sensors designed for termite detection: Movement, Moisture and Thermal. The display unit has transitioned from the HP iPaq to Android smart phones,giving a smarter,…
The provision and management of clean dry and well ventilated covered accommodation for the storage of goods; these conditions alone, however, do not guarantee freedom from rodent, bird or insect infestation. Cramped storage should be avoided; ideally there should always be ample space for the quantity of goods held, with adequate access and light. Allocation…
Sumitomo Chemical has a long association with the fire ant program in Brisbane and recently Sydney developing specialised bait products for red imported fire ant. A number of bait products used in fire ant program have now been commercialised for general ant control including Distance® Plus and most recently the newest innovation in ant control…
MEDIA RELEASE Be safe. Be healthy. Because… National Safe Work Month starts Today marks the beginning of 2015 National Safe Work Month (Safety Month)—a time to raise awareness and focus on health and safety in your workplace. The Virtual Seminar Series (VSS), a key activity of Safety Month, also starts tomorrowwith a keynote address from…
When the Nemesis Termite Baiting System was first introduced into the Australian pest control market back in 2005 many of our competitors scoffed at it still being in existence today. Let alone being the premier all-Australian termite baiting system a decade on. And whilst 2015 marks the 10th anniversary for the PCT International developed…
· Perfect tool for Pre-construction work or large spike and Flex Track installations. · Compact and lightweight design · 360° rotating sealant holder · Variable speed control by dial and trigger switch for maximum control of sealant flow rate · LED job light with pre-glow and after-glow · Excellent work efficiency · Overload indication…
Gel Baits Are mainstays of German cockroach management. However, over the last 20 years, bait aversion (cockroaches no longer eating the bait) and the consequent widespread control failure has surfaced several times, causing manufacturers to reformulate baits. This problem is often due to repeated use of the same or similar baits. The cockroaches that…
There have been a number of termite control options launched over the last few years, but it would be fair to say they have all been variations on the same theme. Essentially, termite control systems fall into one of two groups, liquid chemical barriers or bait stations. While both options have proven popular, they both…
The Forgotten Pests It is estimated that about 12 per cent of the world’s cereal production is lost every year through insect infestation during storage. Infestation of stored product is not a recent problem for the “ Flour beetle “now commonly associated with stored products, was found in an Egyptian tomb of the…
Grain Company executive jailed for export breach GOONDIWINDI rural industry identity Thomas Dudley Woods has been jailed and his family company Wood Grain, fined $680,000 for breaching export fumigation laws. The Wood Grain executive was sentenced to 18 months in jail, but will he released after six months on a two-year good behavior bond.…