Technical blogs about pest control, insects, products, the industry and more.
A quick guide to weed control Weeds threaten our environment, primary production industries, community and shared spaces. They can damage our natural landscapes, agricultural lands, waterways and coastal areas by displacing native species, contributing to land degradation and reducing farm and forest productivity. Australia spends considerable time and money managing weeds to protect ecosystems and…
There are several small fly species that can become a major problem, particularly in commercial accounts such as food and beverage service areas, food preparation and processing facilities, commercial kitchens, garbage areas but also public toilets, showers or animal housing areas. Small fly control can be a big challenge. Since small flies breed within the…
Terminade Residual Termiticide Update. Richard Murray – R&D Manager PCT International Manufactured by PCT an Australian owned company, Terminade Residual Termiticide containing 100g/L fipronil gained registration in Australia in August 2012 and in Singapore in 2019. Terminade is fully researched, developed and manufactured in accordance with the International Standard ISO 9001:2015 quality standards by PCT…
We have been on the hunt! We felt that the Australian pest control market needed an effective and comprehensive range of insect traps for stored product pests – covering a wide range of weevils, beetles and moths. And we found Insects Limited, an insect pheromone (sex attractant) company from the USA based on science, education,…
There are very many different types of flying insects in Australia, each characterized by specific features. Some of the more common ones are flies, mosquitoes, beetles, wasps & bees, grasshoppers, lacewings, moths & butterflies and termites. Of these, mosquitoes, wasps & bees and termites are covered elsewhere by specific blogs. Insects belong to the phylum…
Many of the urban and industrial areas of Australia are overwhelmed with pigeons. Pest Controllers have tried many abatement methods with varying degrees of success. OvoControl®P (nicarbazin 0.5%) is a ready-to-use bait that controls the reproduction of treated birds, resulting in population decline. It is a proven, safe, and effective solution for controlling pigeon flocks…
With mice numbers on the increase, particularly in parts of WA, SA and Western Victoria, we though it timely to re-share this article from the Autumn 2021 editon of Professional Pest Manager Magazine. The result of 15 years of research and development, new Rudduck Alpha Rapid rodenticide provides fast and effective control of mice indoors…
Australian Ants There are a huge number and diversity of ant (Family Formicidae) species in Australia. They are one of the most successful and ecologically important groups of insects in the world. They vary in size from just 2mm up to 40 mm (Australian Bull Ant Myrmecia). Ants can be found in all parts of…
Summer is rapidly approaching, and with that comes the heat and humidity which encourages the development, breeding and spread of those perennial pests – ticks and fleas. Already, due to relatively high rainfall, this summer is expected to be a prime year for these pests. As well as being a source of great irritation, both…
Rudduck manufactures, sources, develops and distributes a range of specialty pest control products. Rudduck offers two unique and highly effective rodent control products. The first, and particularly relevant at this time, is Alpha Rapid mouse bait. Alpha Rapid is very specific to mice, having relatively low toxicity to other, larger mammals. It works as an…