Insect of the Month: Silverfish (Lepisma saccharinum) Silverfish might be small, but they can cause some serious damage when left unchecked. These fast-moving, silvery insects are a common pest in Australian homes, offices, libraries, storage facilities and commercial buildings. While they don’t bite or pose a significant direct health risk, their appetite for paper, fabrics,…
DetailsBell Laboratories launches PROTECTA EVO Mouse Tunnel to protect PCOs’ mouse traps Bell Laboratories is pleased to announce the release of the PROTECTA EVO Mouse Tunnel, a simple and discreet way to protect your mouse traps from damage and non-target species. Joining Bell’s rat-sized PROTECTA EVO Tunnel, the Mouse Tunnel is an economical way to…
DetailsChemical Storage and Transport regulations. Pest controllers must follow strict federal, state, and local guidelines for storing and transporting pesticides to protect human health, safety, and the environment. These guidelines are dictated by The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) and state bodies like the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)), compliance is governed by…
DetailsInsect of the Month: Indian Meal Moth (Plodia interpunctella) The Indian meal moth is a common stored-product pest found in food storage, manufacturing and warehousing environments. Larvae cause the damage by feeding on dry foods such as flour, cereals, grains, nuts, seeds, pet food and bird seed, often leaving behind distinctive silken webbing. Identification Adults…
DetailsTermite Swarming Season is on us Termite swarming season in Sydney and similar locations commonly peaks from September through to March, occurring primarily on warm, still, and humid evenings, often the day after rain. Termites swarm to reproduce and start new colonies when their current nest becomes too large. The main reason for swarming is…
DetailsFocusing 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…
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