Technical blogs about pest control, insects, products, the industry and more.
Focusing on future trends and the future of Professional Pest Control It’s a wrap – and the highly successful 2026 Agserv Pestech tour has now drawn to a close at Morphettville Racecourse in Adelaide. The focus of the presentations for 2026 was “The Future of Professional Pest Control – challenges and opportunities”. The keynote speaker…
Rodent management for commercial and food production facilities Audits of rodent control activity in the food industry are critical in order to verify compliance with strict food safety standards and HACCP programs. Inspectors rigorously evaluate pest control activities in order to prevent cross-contamination, stop production shutdowns, and protect diseases carried and transferred by rodent droppings,…
Bird flu reinforces the importance of professional pest management in Australia’s biosecurity system (original article published by Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA) 28 July 2026) The Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA) is calling for bird and rodent management to be recognised as a critical component of Australia’s response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza…
Agserv becomes sole distributor of Teknar and Vectolex in Australia Agserv is happy and proud to formally announce that we are now the exclusive distributor of Teknar and Vectolex mosquito control products in Australia. Teknar and Vectolex are both Sumitomo brands featuring an effective biological insecticide. Teknar 1200 SC is a suspension concentrate of Bacillus…
We are proud to announce that Agserv has been appointed as the Master Distributor for Pelsis in Australia and New Zealand – a significant milestone for our business and an exciting opportunity for our customers. Pelsis is a globally recognised leader in pest control solutions, supplying both professional and retail markets with innovative, high quality…
Second Generation Anti-Coagulant Rodenticides (SGAR) Review – the real impact. So much has been said and printed about the recent APVMA Second Generation Anti-Coagulant Rodenticide (SGAR) Review that it has caused confusion and, to some degree, panic. The truth of the matter is: The APVMA has suspended the use of SGARs. The suspension came into…
Keeping up with Technology in light traps Insect light traps have become a standard for flying insect control in commercial premises particularly food preparation areas. Originally light traps used fluorescent bulbs to attract the insect, but there has been a gradual shift to Light Emitting Diode (LED) powered traps. Why? LED lamps last about three…
APVMA Anticoagulant Review A current Anticoagulant Rodenticide review by Australia’s APVMA, highlight significant environmental and health concerns, leading to proposed bans or stricter controls, especially for Second-Generation products (SGARs) due to severe risks to native wildlife (birds, mammals) from primary and secondary poisoning, plus risks to pets, humans, and livestock. The APVMA review (ongoing in…
Glueboards in Australia – what can I do? A glueboard is defined as “a flat board coated with a non-drying adhesive”. Glueboards are marketed around the world for the control of rodents (rats & mice) and insects (flies and cockroaches). In Australia glueboards for the capture of flying or crawling insects are still widely available…
How to control birds – Questions and Answers Why do we need to control birds? Roosting birds can create a real mess in a factory, shed or just around a domestic dwelling with droppings, feathers and nesting materials. Are there any dangers associated with bird infestations? Bird droppings can be the cause of various diseases…