Technical blogs about pest control, insects, products, the industry and more.

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Pigeon Biology & Control

The Feral pigeon (Columba livia) was originally introduced to Australia prior to the 1870’s. Our feral pigeon population is a descendant of domesticated wild Rock doves, first released into Victoria now ranging Australia wide with the exception of Darwin. Biology The lifespan in the wild is up to 4 years, but can live up to…

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The Humble Flea

Fleas are insects that form the order Siphonaptera. They are wingless, with mouthparts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood. Fleas are external parasites, living by hematophagy, off the blood of mammals and birds. Flea species include: Cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) Dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis) Human flea (Pulex irritans) Morphology and behaviour Fleas are wingless…

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The Importance of Inspection

Rodent Control Services always seem to get a high volume of callbacks. However, it’s never advisable to avoid or rush initial inspection of premises. Inspection is crucial for understanding the whole situation and laying the foundation of the work that needs to be done. Inspection Overview During rodent infestation inspections, rodent control service companies will…