Technical information of Pest Control, insects, insecticide.
Few people will return to a business that has made them sick via contaminated food, which is why any business that deals with food also needs a strategy for dealing with flies. Help keep flies out of the food by keeping these factors in mind. The Law The hospitality industry in Australia is…
Summer is here and the termites are upon us! Unbeknown to many Pest Controllers, foaming can be an excellent termite treatment. But what is foaming, what are its key benefits and when should you foam? What is Foaming? Foaming works by combining liquid termiticide with surfactant and air to…
Agserv Pestech 2014 has officially wrapped and we’re proud to announce it was a huge success! Pesties from all over participated in seminars, presentations and workshops put on by the industries finest. Attendees honed their skills and learned new tricks of the trade to help grow their pest control business and serve their customers…
Sadly, the footy season has come to an end for another year, meaning it is time to announce the winners of our epic Agserv footy tipping comp! We had a huge turnout this year, with more than 150 punters taking part.There were no shortage of great prizes thanks to our sponsors Syngenta, Bayer, BASF…
Originally introduced to control insects in the Melbourne and northern Queensland areas, common Myna birds today are seen as an invasive pest all of their own. All About Myna Birds Native to southern Asia, the Indian Myna bird was introduced into Aussie lands in 1862 in order to control insect pests and other creatures,…
Termite inspections are a dime a dozen during spring and summer. Getting your inspections right is essential for satisfying your customers and encouraging repeat business. 1. Get the Right Equipment –Showing up without the right tools is the mark of an amateur! q Reliable torch screwdriver (e.g. Stanley #6) q Termite tapper q …
Becoming Territorial: Managing Your Territory to Grow Your Market Share – By Dave Fielder The success of every pest business relies on managing your various territories to maximise your sales and tap into your customer opportunities with the right pest solutions. Before I wound up as sales representative for Agserv Victoria, I was a…
Mozzie Management Matters! A Quick Look at Mosquitoes & Management in Australia Did you know that mosquitoes have been wreaking havoc on Earth for millions of years? From the mosquito borne diseases that have affected the armies of Alexander the Great and Attila the Hun, to the yellow fever of the 20th Centurythat almost stopped…
The Lost Art of Crack and Crevice (And German Roaches) German cockroaches (blatellagermanica)can be ahugely problematic pest for any residential or commercial customer. Thanks to their small size, they often hang about in crevices and usually prefer warm and wet conditions. One of the most common questions we get at Agserv is – “How can…
A Hole in One! Agserv Sponsors Charity Day For Starlight Agserv, in conjunction with other pest organisations including Bell, Globe Pest Solutions and Rapid Solutions, is proud to announce the success of our sponsored event – The Sundew Solutions Starlight Charity Golf Day! The Golfing Event of the Decade… On 30th April, at the Stonecutters…