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Eliminating rats from your office

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Many of us have an instinctual ‘skin crawling’ reaction to finding rats in our vicinity. Unfortunately, by the time you see rats, they are already firmly entrenched in the area and can be hard to get rid of. Here are some tips to follow if you find rats in your office.  Cleaning the area thoroughly Rats will come into an area with an easy food source, so it’s important to work out what they are eating and eliminate this item.…

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Does Your New House Have Termites? Here's What to Do

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Moving home can be very stressful, and it’s natural that not everything will go according to plan. It’s often impossible to spot every potential problem with a property before moving in - and that includes a termite infestation. If you suspect that your new home is infested, stay calm. Before you put the house straight back up for sale and move into a hotel for a week, try following the advice below.…

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How to Rid Your Property of the Pigeon Scourge

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Once upon a time, when you were young and responsibility was an alien concept, pigeons were kind of fun. You probably tossed handfuls of bread to them, just as you did the ducks and geese in your local park. How were you to know that one day these cute, plodding creatures would wreak such havoc on your property? Introduced to Australia in the late 19th century, feral pigeons (or rock doves) are notoriously difficult to remove once they set up home.…

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Five Things to Help You Through a Scorpion Invasion

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Unfortunately, scorpions are a fact of life, but luckily, there are things you can do to keep scorpions away from your home. You simply need the right supplies. If you have a scorpion invasion or just want to ensure you are prepared in case one occurs, here are five items that can help: 1. Machete or Other Plant Removal Tools  If you have plants bordering your home, they give scorpions a place to hide, and they work as a vegetation bridge between the ground and your home.…

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Four Signs You Have A Rat Problem In Your Home

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Rats are most often active at night, making them difficult to see. Since they hide from humans in the day, it may be easier for you to spot signs of a rat infestation, instead of the actual rodent in your home. If you notice any of these signs of a rat problem in your home, you will need intervention from professional pest control services. Droppings Of Rats Rat droppings are usually concentrated in specific areas along their habitual travel paths between a hole in your wall and your kitchen or some other area where food is located.…

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Natural Methods to Get Rid of Ants

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Ants might be small in size, but a colony of ants within your home can be a major pest problem. When you have one ant, you have many ants, which means that you need to take measures that allow you to make your home a space that is not welcoming. Instead of using chemical pest removal products, it is possible to use natural methods of removal that are still designed to deliver real results.…

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4 Ways to Keep You Safe from Bed Bugs

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Bed bugs are tiny insects that feed on blood. They can cause welts and itching on the affected spots of your skin. This article discusses some ways by which you can protect yourself from taking these pests home after you have been exposed to them.   Check Hotel Beddings Very many people use hotel beds so it is easy for one traveller to infest a bed and expose other hotel guests.…

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Termite Treatments and Pet Safety

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If you have a termite infestation on your property, you’ll need to call out a pest control company right away to deal with the problem.  But if you have pets in your home, how do you know that the termite treatment is safe for them?  Read on to find out more. Termiticide and pet safety Generally speaking, the special termiticides used by professional pest control companies are not harmful to humans, so you and your family won’t have to vacate your home during treatment.…

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How To Protect Your Fruiting Trees From Flying Foxes

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Although flying foxes (or fruit bats) are a wonderful and surprisingly common sight in a suburban back garden, they can be a nuisance if you grow fruit trees.  The creatures feed on nectar and fruit in the wild and are attracted to gardens where such food is readily available, wreaking havoc on your carefully cultivated crop. So, what can you do to protect your fruit trees from night raids by flying foxes?…

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Things to Consider When Approaching a DIY Termite Control Solution

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DIY termite control plans can save you time, money and trouble from termite treatments and renovations. In order to be able to successfully prevent any termite infestation, you must have a basic knowledge on the most common methods used for termite control. Safety & Approach It’s not uncommon for people to go the DIY route when it comes to implementing termite control. However, if you choose to go with this, you have to approach it with caution.…

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