Possum Removal Canberra

 Possum Removal 

Possum removal should only be done by a trained, licensed professional.  Lead beater possums are considered to be endangered (by the EPBC – Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation), and they are protected under the Nature Conservation Act of 1992.

You might be wondering why possums, which many people might consider annoying, are protected.  Possums are animals of the wild and ALL native wildlife (including amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds) are protected under the 1975 Wildlife Act.  As a community, we are all expected to do our best to protect wildlife.  There are deep, financial fees incurred if you are caught breeching the specific regulations of this law.

Possums can enter your home through a space the size of a standard golf ball.  They are not trying to annoy you or keep you up at night; they are just trying to survive in a world full of automobiles and other predators.

We understand that possums can be a huge problem if they gain access to your home, they are not only noisy and destructive, but they carry and spread diseases such as toxoplasmosis, coccidiosis and salmonella.

As required by law and the National Park and Wildlife, any company that advertises possum control is required to be licensed (which we are).

 Possum Removal Expert Opinion Canberra

Bushtail Possums cannot be killed or destroyed; this is only legally possible by a veterinarian.  The Ringtail Possum (also native to Australia) is 100% protected and cannot be legally euthanized.

Mating season for possums native to New Zealand and Australia usually begins in early spring (or the end of the cold weather months).  The bushtail possum can and will breed any time, but the prime seasons are usually during the months of March, April and May, and again between September and November.

Prime possum breeding seasons brings them out in the open and more at risk to be killed by a car.  This is due to the fact that males will be out seeking a mate and secondly because females that are laden with young need to find food late in the morning and earlier in the evening, when potential predators are more likely to be out also.  The likelihood that these possum mothers survive is slim and most of the time, the young are found alive in the mothers pouch, and hopefully they are put in the capable hands of wildlife rehabilitation centers.

Please remember that unless you have a proper license and training, it is unlawful (and dangerous) to catch a possum and remove it from your property.  We will be able to provide you with professional service by a licensed pest control specialist that will safely and legally remove possums from your home.

Possum Canberra

Possum Deterrents Canberra

Possums can and will settle in the warmth of your roof, the best way to avoid this is to use possum deterrents.  There are some simple ways for a homeowner to deter possums from entering their home, and then there are some that will require the talent of a specialist.

The first thing that must be done to keep your home possum free is to limit the attractiveness, and make sure that all openings into your home (eaves and roofs especially) are sealed.

Your chimney should have a securely fitted grid to eliminate any access for the possums to enter.

Tree limbs should be cut and should not be close to the roof of your home, although possums are excellent climbers, their jumping skills are limited.

Exposed food will surely bring possums onto your property, so keep outside trash bins securely covered and don’t leave food laying around.

Possum Deterrents Tips

Garlic sprays have been known to be an effective possum deterrent.

A bright light, installed by a professional and trained electrician, that is on has been said to be a natural possum deterrent Canberra.

Installing fences have been suggested as a possum deterrent, but it is something to think twice about, because fences could possibly cause inhumane bodily damage to possums (which are a protected animal).

Possum Deterrents

No repellent or possum deterrent is guaranteed, which is why we recommend the service of a trained professional in possum deterrents.

Possums bite and are considered to be dangerous, it is encouraged to seek possum deterrents than to approach these wild animals on your own.

Once removed, possums will try to chew through anything to regain access to a place they once called home, especially older possums.  There have been reports of possums chewing through fibro sheeting, chicken wire, timber weather boards, and some imitation sandstone fascia.  If and when access is regained, then the annoying nocturnal noise once again starts and the trapping and removal possum must begin again.

It might be helpful to install a “possum box” in a tree on your property, this will get the possums out of your home, but also give them a safe place to live within the territory that they have become used to, and also allow you to keep a close eye on them.

Young possums (who have yet to become too territorial), when removed from your home and unable to regain access quickly, will usually find another place to settle. Which will leave you to a peaceful night’s sleep, once again.

Thank you for taking a moment to read through this article about possum deterrent, and please do not hesitate to give us a call for all your pest removal needs.  Our staff are highly qualified and properly trained in installing possum deterrents and the legal removal of possums.

Termite and ant control Canberra

Who would of thought that termites and ants would help science, how is this possible I can hear you say.  Let me explain further, what new CSIRO research has found that these insects can literally carry gold deposits deep underground and into their mounds.

Termite and ant have now got people interested:

Recently an article appeared in Professional Pest Manager magazine date January 2013 reported that “Dr Aaron Stewart and his CSIRO colleagues have shown that they also accumulate metals in their bodies.

In Australia-geologically the world’s oldest continent-new mineral resources are becoming increasingly difficult to find, because they tend to be overlain by layers of sand, gravel and soils.  But insects provide valuable clues to where these resources lie.”

Aaron states “What is really great about termites and ants is that we can use their work instead of spending vast amounts on expensive drilling “says Aaron, a research scientist with CSIRO in Perth.

People are now very interested in Termite and Ant:

In over 150 years of mining exploration it has become very expensive today for companies to bring in expensive and sophisticated drills and it is agreed by everyone that new methods need to be found that will give them new ways to discover gold.

The trouble is that Australia is literally covered by a layer of earth that hides the precious metal laying below the surface.

This is why now that termites and ants are being watched closely as now proven that minerals and precious metals lay closer to the surface.

It is only now that termites and ants can bridge the gap by bringing up evidence of the gold 5 meters down below the surface of the ground.  Scientist and mining engineers are tracking closer any termite evidence that would indicate that there is gold below the earths surface.   Aaron goes on to say…

“Our new research shows that it is not only the really big termite mounds like the ones found in northern Australia that can be useful.  Small termite and ant mounds that occur all over the country can do the job.”

If you can imagine spending thousands of dollars per single hole and sometimes coming up with absolutely nothing, you can see why mining companies are now sitting up and working closely with the CSIRO as they can see the potential to save thousands of dollars of finding new deposits.

Already there are several exploration companies that are working hand in hand with CSIRO to develop and refine the method.

The mind boogles that both termites and ants that are once deemed pests are now playing a big part in the mining industry, don’t you think that is amazing, what are your thoughts I would love to know?

Rat lung worm small parasite

Rat Lung Worm

very rare disease which is a cause of meningitis has been reported severally in Australia. The cause of this disease is generally associated with coming in contact with infected snails and slugs but a good thing is that a lot of people recover fully.

Rat lung worm is a small parasite which is found in rats and other rodents. Once a snail comes in contact with or consumes infected rat feces, the snail also becomes infected and humans become infected once they eat an infected snail or slug.

Once infected a lot of people will not show symptoms, others may show only mild symptoms, and once in a while rat lung worm may cause an infection of the brain that is known as eosinophilic meningoencephalitis. Some of the symptoms that are caused by this condition include headaches, a stiff neck, itching and pain in the skin, fever, nausea, and vomiting.

The time it takes to come in contact with a snail and showing symptoms of the sickness is normally 1-3 weeks. If you show these symptoms you should immediately seek medical assistance and it is more likely to cause meningitis in children.

The adult lung worms are normally found in infected rats that then dispose the larvae of this parasite in their feces. These parasites are the ones that can infect the snails and slugs that come into contact with the feces.

The common ways that people get infected is by eating a raw snail or slug that contains the lung worm larvae either knowingly or unknowingly. You can also come into contact with the parasite by eating unwashed lettuce or other raw leafy vegetables which have been contaminated by the slime of infected snails or slugs.

 Rat Lung Worm in Australia

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The parasite has become common in parts of Australia and is spreading south. Anyone who eats a raw snail or slug that is infected with this parasite is at great risk and what is more worrying is that most people eat it unknowingly.

A lot of people also inadvertently eat snails and slugs that are lettuces and other raw produce that they consume. The safest way to avoid being infected is to avoid eating any raw snails or slugs. In case you are cooking a vegetable that may be having snails, you should cook it thoroughly first. Small children should be supervised as they play in areas that may be having snails and slugs. Before you cook fresh vegetables and lettuces you should make sure you wash them well before eating in case they have snails or slugs.

After performing outdoor activities such as gardening or handling snails and slugs you should wash your hands thoroughly. Since rat lung worm is not a very serious disease in most cases, people showing the symptoms normally recover without being treated after some days, weeks or months.

The infection however causes severe meningitis in some cases and this requires specialist treatment since it can become fatal. Rat lung worm isn’t a disease that should cause panic but in some cases it can become fatal and this is why immediate action should be taken.

For any pest treatments required both inside and outside your home or property call Bob on 0407 065 413 or email him at Bob@a1pestcontrolcanberra.com.au for fast, safe effective pest control and great customer service that eradicate rats that are the carrier of rat lung worm.

Get Rid of Fleas

How to Get Rid of Fleas

Fleas do not spend most of their time on pets as a lot of people often think. This is why locating these pests can be a bit difficult and getting rid of them even more challenging.

The pests only collect them and carry them around. Treating your pests may greatly help in keeping them comfortable and also helps to kill the fleas.

What makes fleas annoying is the fact that they make you uncomfortable and once your house is infested it you may not know how to get rid of them.

 Get rid of fleas

Adult fleas also feed on the blood of animals and the young ones feed on any dry blood that is left by the adults.  In order to protect yourself and get rid of fleas, there are a number of things you can do to keep it away.

This includes cleaning your house regularly and thoroughly. This may be a time consuming task but it is very important. Before doing the cleaning you should first ensure that all your pets are outside.

Removing your clothes and toys should also be done before vacuuming since this gets rid of all the eggs that may have been laid on the carpets.

The next step that should be taken after the vacuuming should be the application of pesticide. Application of pesticide should however be done very carefully since it can be dangerous if not conducted well.

All the windows and doors should be open and after spraying no children or pets should be let in for several hours. Thoroughly washing your pets is another process that can greatly help to eliminate fleas from your home.

How to Get Rid of Fleas

Since cats and dogs always spend a lot of time outdoors, they have a high chance of carrying fleas into your home. There are a number of flea removing pet shampoos available in the market that are very effective in getting rid of fleas from your pets.

Another crucial step for eliminating fleas from your home is the use of ultrasonic pest repellants to drive away all the remaining fleas. This is one of the best alternatives to pesticides.

This is a new type of technology that uses devices that are simply plugged into an electrical socket and emit ultrasonic frequencies that drive fleas and other pests away.

Controlling fleas and keeping your home safe from them can be very challenging and this is why involving professional pest controllers in the elimination of fleas is the best option. A good treatment will completely get rid of the fleas and keep them away from your home.

The treatment should be carried out by experienced professionals since these pests breed very quickly. A single female flea is capable of producing up to 20,000 eggs in a span of three months

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Professional exterminations are important since DIY treatments are rarely effective in completely keeping the fleas away. Bites caused by fleas can be easily treated using over-the-counter creams that are applied so as to relieve itching.

A1 pest control is a family business that has been treating pests including fleas for over twenty five years.

We have well trained professionals and we use the best treatment methods that are friendly to your health and to the environment. In case your home has been infested by fleas call us and we will act promptly.

Home Pest Control Services – Canberra

Home Pest Control Services

There are a number of reasons why homeowners look for home pest control services as way to control and exterminate both outdoor and indoor pests.

This may be because of a real fear of the presence of pests or as a preventative measure to protect their property from damage or eliminate the pests that transmit diseases or cause infestations if left untreated such as cockroaches, rats, mice, bed bugs and ticks.

Only Use Professional Home Pest Control Services:

There are a variety of both chemical and non-chemical methods that are effective in the treatment and control of pests outside and inside the home.

With recent breakthrough in science responsible pest control service operators can now provide the use of low to non-toxic chemicals that are able to eliminate pests. The treatments are safe to use around humans, animals, and are kind to the environment.

Home or business owner who continually treat a pest problem themselves with various use of a concoction of pesticides may also lead to the pests developing resistance, and this as a result makes using after a period of time the pesticides ineffective in controlling them.

The good thing is in the knowledge that home pest control services when executed by a fully licensed pest control manager that only the correct amount of treatment is used in every visit.

This will ensure the treatment is not only more effective but also longer lasting in reducing the number of pests in and around home or commercial area.

One important thing that every homeowner should note is that for effective pest control, one should use only licensed pest control service that are experts in pest biology, ecology, and behavior of the pests.

Pest Control Services

The final step is normally to evaluate the strategies that you will use to control and treat the pest.  What makes pests annoying organisms is the fact that they interfere with human activity by biting, destroying food crops, damaging property and spreading disease etc.
To avoid this, you need to contact experts like A1 Pest Control Canberra who can correctly identify all pests.
A1 pest control is a well-established pest control service that has been in the business for over twenty-five years.

We are a family business and have a team of highly trained professionals that work hand in hand with our clients to come up with the best pest control solutions for your home.

We also use pest control methods that are harmless to humans, pets as well as the environment. What sets A1 pest control aside is our high level of technology employed in the control of pests. We treat all the pests that can invade your home, from cockroaches, termites, fleas, and wasps to rodents and ants.

In case you suspect your home has unwanted pest or would just like to ensure that your home is safe from any type of pest, call us 0407 065 413 for all of your home pest control services you require.

Pest Control Exterminators

Pest Control Exterminators

I would like to talk about pest control exterminators.  Firstly, there are a lot of reasons which make the services of pest control exterminators useful to homeowners.

In addition to leaving the tedious task of getting rid of pests to the professionals, it also ensures that your home is well treated and adequate prevention measures put in place to prevent future invasions.

The process of completely eliminating pests such as cockroaches, rats, ants, mice or other common pests is generally very difficult and complicated and this is why involving the use of pest control experts can be very important.

In addition to treating your home of pests, exterminators also offer their clients important knowledge, experience and dedication in keeping pests out for good.

It has been noted that a large number of homeowners who have never encountered a pest infestation will fail to recognize any signs of pest infestation for the first time.

This is where pest control professionals become of great use since they are able to evaluates and use their skills and experience to completely get rid of the pest problem.

A good pest control service should also include giving the clients advice about prevention of any future infestations. A good professional experience is very important since it gives a homeowner peace of mind and confidence in the pest control company that they selected.

 Pest Control Canberra

Services of pest control specialists are not only important when you have been faced by an infestation, but can also be very beneficial if you just want to take preventive measure and ensure your home does not attract any types of pests.

Pest Control specialist

There is no any type of pest that is not annoying. They irritate homeowners due to their destructive nature and others also pose the risk of causing diseases.

It can also be very embarrassing to have pests such as rodents and mice in your home since this indicates your home is very unhygienic. Just the thought of having pests in the house is enough to make a lot of homeowners have sleepless nights.

A1 pest control is a pest control company that will guarantee you of peaceful nights. Our well trained and highly experienced professionals will take good care of your home.

We are a well established family business with over twenty five years of experience. In addition we use the best treatment methods as well as modern exterminating techniques to prevent and completely get rid of any pests in your home.

For the best treatment and to restore the condition in which your house was before infestation, we use a combination of both chemical and non-chemical treatments. In case you have a pest problem or would just want to ensure your home is safe from any pests, you should not hesitate to call us and we will act promptly.

We are a licensed and insured company and we always ensure that our personnel are always updated about the latest methods and techniques. You can also find more information about us on our website as well as the types of pests we treat and control.

Wasp Nest Removal

Have you ever tried wasp nest removal before and got stung!  Wasps are generally similar to bees but their major difference is seen in their behavior since one is predictable, while the other is not.   A bee will only attack a person if he or she arouses any feelings of self-protection. For the case of wasps, they can attack a person for no reason and if aroused, they will sting and attack in a swarm.   A wasp’s sting is very irritating and painful, and in worse cases it can produce anaphylactic shock that may lead to death. This is why it is always advisable that when you are in the presence of wasps you should be calm and avoid any form of natural defense. The process of ant nest removal is a very necessary service that should be carried out in the best way possible.   The most common places where wasps like building their nests are in places where they are not overly visible such as deserted buildings and lofts of buildings such as barns.   There most dangerous places where wasps build their nests are in hedges and undergrowth. Such areas are very dangerous since you may be trimming the hedge or stirring in the undergrowth and in the process accidentally disturb a wasps’ nest.   They will quickly attack and swarm around a person, and in such cases the stings can be most painful. To identify a wasp’s nest on a building, a torch can be used to light up the dark area.   The noise produced by these insects can also help you locate them. Once you have located the nest, you should disturb them but instead you should immediately call experts to attend to them.   Trying to remove the nest on your own is very dangerous and should not be attempted. Since wasps are very dangerous insects and their stings can be very dangerous, wasp nest removal should only be carried out by well skilled professionals who have the best equipment for the task.   Any professional who carries out this task should be licensed by the local council’s pest control authority. Another important thing that the pest removal professional should do is fumigating the entire area around the nests. This will ensure the area does not attract any other wasps.

 Pest Control Specialist

A1 pest control is a well established pest control company that will ensure that all the wasps in your home are killed during the nest removal process and that there is no danger to the homeowner and to the environment. We are a family business with over twenty five years of experience in pest control.   We have well skilled personnel and our response time is quick. In case you are faced with a wasp problem call us and we will act quickly.   Once we have safely isolated the nest, we will then remove it and take it away for burning.   We then disinfect the area where the nest was so as to prevent any other nests from being created. One thing that you should never try to do is to try and destroy a nest for yourself.

Here are 5 good reasons why you may want to deal with our firm:

• You will receive knowledgeable information about your situation or pest management problem
• No pushy sales persons forcing you into a treatment you don’t want
• We only use the safest low or non-toxic treatments that are pet and child friendly
• Your Termite Inspection will only be carried out with insured, accredited technicians.
• We carry the latest thermal imaging camera and tracking tools, ensuring that you get the very best and most accurate inspection in the pest industry.

If it has been awhile or you do not remember the last time a termite home inspection or perhaps you have seen other nuisance pests lurking, contact Bob on 0407 065 413 to find out information on arranging an inspection and provide you with an accurate report.   Here below is my brother Bruce Gow from A1 Pest Control Sydney. He is explaining treatments for the German Cockroach to a new trainee of A1 Pest Control Canberra. Great detail is given in the cleanliness of any food preparation area to help keep the German Cockroach at bay. Either with wasp nest pest control or any other pest problem you have please just give us a call!

Pest Control Bed Bugs Canberra

Pest control bed bugs Canberra is on the increase but what do you need to keep a look at for when looking for bed bugs.

First let’s look what bed bugs are, the are small reddish-brown and oval-shaped insects which are normally a quarter of an inch long.

These common insects do not have wings and their main source of food is the blood they suck from a host animal, such as a human.

The common places you can find bedbugs in your house include in mattresses, on carpets, behind wallpapers, and in cracks in wooden furniture such as the headboard of a bed.

Bed bugs are usually nocturnal insects that can be very annoying since they bite people while they sleep. It has been noted that the most active time of these bugs is just before dawn. Bed bugs can easily move from one place to another and are they are normally very comfortable being carried in luggage and even clothing.

Most cities and urban places all over the world have become a habitat for bed bugs. They normally travel with people and this is the reason why controlling them can be challenging.

There was a time when these pests had been gotten rid of with pesticides such as DDT that killed a large number of bug types. Most of these pesticides were however eliminated from the market due to concerns about health and the environment. During treatment, bed bugs can easily escape through cracks and this is the reason why professional pest control treatment should be used.

There are a number of things that home owners can do to avoid bed bugs. The easiest and most important is looking around the house especially under the mattress and around the frame of the bed.

Bed bugs are usually large enough to see with the naked eye. Inspecting any cracks and peeling paint in the wall can also help you know if you have a bed bug infestation in your home. Droppings from bed bugs can also be seen and it is normally tinged with blood.

Bed bugs normally bite the skin that is exposed, after which they leave behind a small, red, and itchy welt.

Bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases, but their damage is more emotional than physical.

Once you are bitten you can use topical emollients or corticosteroids to treat the bites, or you can take an oral antihistamine.

A good idea would however be to treat your entire home. In case there is a bed bug infestation in your home, there are measures you can take to control them. They are however very difficult to completely eradicate them. This is because they can hide easily and can stay for up to a year without feeding.

The best thing is to try and get rid of them at an early stage before the infestation gets out of hand. A1 pest control is well established pest control company that can help you treat and completely get rid of bed bugs in your home.

We have experienced personnel and we use the best treatment methods that are both environmental and health friendly. Once you suspect a bed bug infestation in your home you should call us immediately and we will act immediately.

There are 5 excellent reasons why you should deal with our firm:

• We will give you straight talk that is knowledgeable about your situation or pest management problem.
• As we are a family owned business you will not be dealing with a pushy sales persons talking you into a treatment you don’t need.
• Rest assured we only use the safest low or non-toxic treatments that are pet and child friendly
• Your Termite Inspection will be only be carried out with insured, accredited technicians. We carry the latest tracking tools, ensuring that you get the very best and most accurate inspection each and every time.
• Your service is guaranteed with our company, with a rock solid, money-back policy if we don’t deliver or keep our promises. That’s what has built our business over the years, and why we keep getting repeat business from our happy clients.

To schedule regular pest control inspections, by a licensed professional pest control specialist,
call Bob on 0407 065 413 or email bob@a1pestcontrolcanberra.com.au

If you have ever taken a leisurely stroll in the park, and unceremoniously dumped on by a flying invader, you are one of the millions of people who think effective pigeon pest control is something that should be more vigorously pursued.

Since pigeons are alleged to carry disease, which can be transmitted by their eating feces, pigeon removal or even a reliable pigeon control is constantly being sort not only in Australia but all large countries around the world.

Steps used in Pigeon Pest Control:

The following are some of the steps that have been and are being used that are meant to control pigeons, and be effective in a humane manner. These steps or pigeon pest control methods can also be used by the business owner or homeowner.

One of the most effective techniques for pigeon prevention would be the use of pigeon spikes. These pigeon spikes are actually a modification of the pigeon’s roost, on the buildings’ ledge, in such a way, that the pigeon will no longer find it desirable to land there.

These pigeon spikes are more barriers, than anything else, and due to this, the method is actually very humane, since in no way is the pigeon injured.

If you are more inclined to the barrier method, as is the pigeon spikes, pigeon netting is your next best bet, because the pigeon is blocked from any access that you want to prevent him from landing.

The next pigeon pest control method we will mention is a little stronger and entails the use of a semi-toxic spray that you can purchase at any store that sells pest removal supplies.

This is a more drastic step to take, especially if you have pets and small children. The use of a pigeon repellant is not recommended, unless you first seek the advice of a pest control specialist or technician, such as those at A1 Pest Control Canberra.

If you undertake this method without prior consultation with a pest control professional, you can and probably will cause more harm than good – and still not get rid of these pests.

Pigeon pest control – Is much needed:

In case you are one of those persons that the presence of the pigeon is not offensive or the thought of a potentially disease carrying flying object doesn’t bother you, but the pigeon’s messy habits in the construction and maintenance of their nests and of course the ever present feces; there are companies that specialize in this type of cleaning.

These services are expensive, but for those that are willing to pay the cost, because they do not wish to place pigeon spikes or netting on their homes or buildings, and are against the use of pigeon repellant, due to the semi-toxic ingredients, specialist cleaning is your best alternative.

Hopefully, one of these four methods will be of assistance in your bird pest control endeavor, but for best results it is highly recommended that you consult with a qualified pigeon pest control specialist, such as those professionally trained at
A1 Pest Control Canberra.

Call Bob on 0407 065 413 or email at bob@a1pestcontrolcanberrra.com.au for his advice not only on pigeon pest control but for all termites and other pest you need to eliminate.

Proudly Australian Owned Business

People link the name “Flick Pest Control” and “Rentokil” as an Australian brand and would normally contact these companies thinking that they are dealing with an Australian owned business and they were once upon a time but in reality they are not Australian owned any longer.

The company Danish Flick ISS bought our Flick pest control and hygiene services business from WD Flick and Co Pty Ltd back in 2002.

The Rentokil head office is in Leeds and Edinburough UK.

A1 Pest Control Canberra is an Australian family owned business, and is based in Curtin, ACT, Australia.

Its owners, Bob Waters and wife Jenny have over 30 years combined experience and accreditation in the safe protection of homes, businesses, restaurants, schools, kindergartens, childcare and government departments.

Here are 5 good reasons why you may want to deal with our firm:

• You will receive knowledgeable information about your situation or pest management problem
• No pushy sales persons forcing you into a treatment you don’t want
• We only use the safest low or non-toxic treatments that are pet and child friendly
• Your Termite Inspection will only be carried out with insured, accredited technicians.
• We carry the latest thermal imaging camera and tracking tools, ensuring that you get the very best and most accurate
  inspection in the pest industry.

If it has been awhile or you do not remember the last time a termite home inspection or perhaps you have seen other nuisance pests lurking, contact Bob on 0407 065 413 to find out information on arranging an inspection and provide you with an accurate report.

Roach Killer and Proud Of It!

If you have ever needed a reason why we should all be a cockroach killer; would it be that they have been known to carry at least 32 different strains of bacteria, or the fact that they are known to frequent as food sources sewers, septic tanks, and even cemeteries.

Or for the last 400 million years they have lived in every dark and dirty place that has ever been known to mankind. Roaches have an inane attraction to both human and animal feces, secretions from corpses, pus and sputum.

 Pest Control Canberra

They contaminate utensils and food and leave a stain and odor wherever they have been. In addition cockroaches have been discovered to be harboring the eggs of 7 species of hookworm, pinworm, giant human round worm, whipworm and the tapeworm.

There are eleven proteins that the cockroach has that contribute to asthma and allergic reactions in people. It is funny to watch someone that sees a cockroach and the reactions on their faces and you realize that there are more roach killers then you would have imagined.

Now with all of this stated you should be aware of the fact that a cockroach infestation can occur in even the cleanest of homes. These clever insects will enter through any cracks in your foundation, leaky windowsills and audaciously right through the front door.

Even when you go grocery shopping you are not safe from these creatures as they love the glue in the boxes that were delivered to the grocery store and also the glue from the paper bags that you bring home and even a sack of potatoes can be their entry into your home.

Roach Killer

You have to be even careful of visitors that come to your house, they might have an infestation that you are unaware of and brought a couple of the critters in their pockets or purse.

Your worse-case scenario is for a female cockroach to enter your home with an egg sac attached on her stomach, because unknowingly to you, you have just adopted from 16 to 50 nymphs or baby cockroaches, when the blessed day comes.

These newbie cockroaches will start to grow, eat and call your home their own. Just wait till they become adults and the females and males will begin to mate reproducing more and more eggs and thus more baby cockroaches.

Let’s face it; at that point you will now have what considered a full blown infestation.

After all of this information that you have read can you now consider yourself one of us, and that would be a certified roach killer always on the prowl for a better spray, tool or gel to finally defeat the beast and call your home your own.

Here are 5 good reasons why you may want to deal with our firm:

•     You will receive knowledgeable information about your situation or pest management problem
•     No pushy sales persons forcing you into a treatment you don’t want
•     We only use the safest low or non-toxic treatments that are pet and child friendly
•     Your Termite Inspection will only be carried out with insured, accredited technicians.
•     We carry the latest thermal imaging camera and tracking tools, ensuring that you get the very best and most accurate
  inspection in the pest industry.

There are a lot of things A1 Pest Control Canberra are expert at but we pride our self on our roach killer skills to keep you and your family safe, just ring Bob today for expert pest control advice 0407 065 413.

Bed Bug Epidemic – Learn Why It’s Happening.

Bed Bug Epidemic

Many people have asked and wondered, “Is it possible in this day and age that modern society is having a bed bug epidemic”; well if you go by the basic definition of epidemic, than the answer is yes.

Dictionary.com’s definition of epidemic is as follows: extremely prevalent and widespread. Bed bugs began their re-emergence in the 1990’s when they began to appear in hotel guest rooms.

Being the perfect hitchhiker bed bugs have traveled from one continent to the next. The exact location of where the epidemic started will probably never be known but there are numerous factors that led to their dramatic increase.

First being the shift in the pest management practices of motels, hotels and apartments. The usually scheduled treatments of baseboards were replaced with specific baits for such other insect pests as the ant and the cockroach.

How easily a bed bug epidemic can happen:

Without residual applications of specific pesticides geared to the bed bug they were able to travel easily and safely from luggage to bed, and thus create an infestation.

Also, because of the incessant increase in bed bug activity worldwide the likelihood of an encounter with bed bugs during travel has increased dramatically leading to a worldwide epidemic.

A little biology on the bed bug is that this tenacious insect feeds only on blood, with the adult female laying anywhere from one to five eggs a day.

Bed Bug Control

The eggs hatch within seven to ten days and it takes one and a half to two months for the bed bug to reach adulthood, this being all dependent on a reliable food source.

Now if you think that you have become a reliable food source for bed bugs, the most common symptoms are raised and reddened welts, much like that of a mosquito bite.

However, it should be noted that not everyone reacts the same to a bed bug bite. Some people will have no reaction at all, while others will not have a reaction for several days.

Reactions to a bed bug bite or to multiple bed bug bites can have a wide spectrum from an itchy mild welt to a very severe rash. Another thing that should be noted is that the bites at times can appear as rows, which can be explained a couple of ways.

The first being, that the bed bugs are lined up in the crease of a bed sheet and feed as though they are lined up in front of a cattle trough.

The second explanation is that at the slightest disturbance, say when you are shifting position in your sleep you disturb the bed bug causing it to withdraw their mouth parts and moving a short distance to feed again.

Other reasons you may consider us for your next treatment:

• We are affordable licensed pest control experts we know how to fix your problem fast as we know what we are doing
• Caring about the environment we use only low-non toxic chemicals
• By educating you on the pests that we have treated we minimise the likelihood of pests returning
• We are on time every time
• You have the choice of female technician who also has a security clearance

In order to rid yourself of an infestation with an absolute certainty of success you need an A1 pest management company to tackle the job of a bed bug epidemic that has invaded your home, just call Bob on 0407 065 413 and he will get rid of your pest problem once and for all.

European Wasp Control

European Wasp Control

European Wasp Control Canberra is a little out of control at the moment with the warmer winters wasps are surviving in their nests.

What has been reported that due to frost and cold weather release up to 100 fertilised queens from the European wasp nest. In reality, these queens could each establish new nests in the spring.

As we are experiencing warmer winters in Canberra instead of killing the wasps off with the cold, the warmer winters are allowing them to survive in the nest literally producing tens of thousands of these introduced pests.

Getting the general public help in Canberra Wasp Control is essential to help reduce the numbers of these pests. Once found the nests could be destroyed by a qualified pest controller who has the right protective clothing and treatments to destroy the nests and kill the wasps.

Currently, Bob is being called out regularly on 0407 065 413 to get rid of the European Wasps that are coming too close to a home or are actually inside the roof or walls.

One poor man was stung a few times as he followed the wasps back to see where the nest was located.

The sting from the wasp hurts more than the bee and the wasp if disturbed can give multiple painful stings to the unsuspecting human.

The other places that wasps like to build their nests are either in a cavity hidden underground, in the roof cavities, on machinery, retainer walls.

Wasp Control Specialist

A recent media release on the TAMS government website mentions “As the nest grows in size, the wasps excavate the surrounding soil or plaster board enabling its continued growth.

The nest at this time of year is about 15 centimetres in diameter and is home to approximately 1,000 adult wasps.

“If not detected, by late autumn the European wasp nest can be as large as a basketball hosting up to 4,000 adult wasps.”

The size of the nest is not the worrying part it is how many of these European wasps are inside. This is definitely not a job for a person that is not a pest control expert for the fact that the homeowner can be stung many times over by the colony if they are disturbed.

European Wasp Control Tips:

As the European Wasps are attracted to food leftovers and scraps to feed their grubs simple things you can do:

• Tie garbage up before placing in the bin

• When eating outdoors take your rubbish with you again tie before depositing in a bin

• Keep garbage bins away from the back door as this is easy for the wasps to gain entry
  when a door is left open for a moment too long.

• Never leave drink cans unattended always use a straw – there have been people that have either been stung on the lip or have swallowed the wasp.

First aid if stung by a wasp:

Dr Spradbery said there has also been recent reports of people being stung by wasps. The recommended first aid for a wasp sting is an ice pack to reduce the pain and swelling.

However, if people are stung in the mouth, experiencing difficulty in breathing, or develop an itchy rash indicating a severe allergic response, seek medical help immediately.

Bob at A1 Pest Control Canberra will be there as soon as he gets your call 0407 065 413 he knows that some people want to get rid of the European Wasp as soon as possible especially if you have small children and pets.

Bob will give you affordable pest control each and every time. He you want us there we will be on time every time. He is there to educate you on European Wasp Control and any other pests that you have.

Other reasons you may consider us for your next treatment:

• We are affordable licensed pest control experts we know how to fix your problem fast as we know what we are doing
• Caring about the environment we use only low-non toxic chemicals
• By educating you on the pests that we have treated we minimise the likelihood of pests returning
• We are on time every time
• You have the choice of female technician who also has a security clearance

We use only low non toxic treatments that are safe to use around your family and pets. Ring today for affordable pest control Canberra 0407 065 413 or email bob@a1pestcontrolcanberra.com.au