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2015

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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Handy guide for cleaning up mouse leavings

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The pest control professional (such as Economic Pest Control) has left the building after successfully doing their job, and you are just getting over the devastating effects of a mouse infestation. While the mice are taken care of, the evidence of their presence can still be found throughout your home. To prevent the spread of disease or viruses through contact with rodent urine and droppings, this helpful guide will advise you on the best way to clean up mouse leavings and restore your home to a healthful family haven.…

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What Are the Kinds of Liquid Termiticides Available?

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If you live in an area that is prone to attacks by subterranean termites, you may be interested in knowing the kinds of liquid termiticides available on the market. This is because liquid termiticides are the best option for combating or warding off a termite attack of this kind. This article discusses the two kinds of liquid termiticides available. Repellent Liquid Termiticides These termiticides are applied in the soil underneath and around the home in order to prevent termites from coming through that barrier.…

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How to Keep Codling Moths Away from Your Fruit Without Pesticides

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Anybody who’s ever grown apples or pears will tell you that keeping away codling moths and their larvae is one of the hardest and most important daily tasks they face. The eggs that codling moths lay on the fruits and leaves, and the burrowing larvae that hatch from them, can cause enormous damage and financial loss to orchards. Besides apples, pears and crab apples, codling moths will also lay their eggs upon quinces and walnuts, and they are capable of destroying most kinds of stone fruit, with soft-fleshed fruits such as plums and nectarines particularly at risk.…

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How to Tell If You Have Rats and Mice in Your Home

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Nobody like a rat, and when you suspect you have vermin on the loose, it’s important to act quickly before one rat turns into a full blown infestation. Rats and mice may look cute in cartoons  but in real life when they decide to make your home theirs too, they can bring an array of problems. If left untreated issues can go way beyond unpleasant smells and droppings. Rodents gnaw through skirting, timber framing and electrical cabling to keep their teeth short.…

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Three Key Points of a Pre-Purchase Building Pest Inspection for New Homebuyers

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When you begin looking for a new home, there are certain things you need to take into consideration. In addition to the things you can see, like broken windows or old appliances, there are things you can’t see that should be considered as well. One of the key features you won’t be able to see with your home are pest issues, like termites.  Before you wait for a pest inspection, consider the three key points that a pre-purchase building pest inspection covers for your potential new home.…

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