Organic & Natural Pest Control

June 25, 2010
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1300 PestControl use the most Environmentally Friendly and Safe Products that professional Pest Management are able to offer.  Our Pest Technicians abide by these  practices as the products that we use for most treatments are not just the safest that are available and comply with Australian Standards but are also the most effective in the treatment of Pests.
There are [...]

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Termites – Interesting Facts

June 18, 2010
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Termites, also known as ‘white ants’, serve an important function in nature by feeding on dead trees and converting them into organic matter. There are approximately 350 species of termites in Australia & approximately 20 species can eat solid wood in buildings. These particular species require ideal temperature and humidity levels to survive and live [...]

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Cockroaches – Interesting Facts

June 11, 2010
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Face it, cockroaches are downright ugly little creatures that love to crawl around our homes, producing lots of babies and excreating wherever they go.
Below is a list of some of the fascinating facts about cockroaches thanks to David G. Gordon, author of The Complete Cockroach (available through Amazon publications).
1. Cockroaches can bite. The larger roaches have even been known [...]

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Ant Control: Ants Information Prevention & Control

June 4, 2010
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Pest Response
Ant Control
Surface sprays will easily kill ants that you find gathering on your kitchen benches or lurking around your pavers.  However, these ants are merely foragers collecting food and killing these guys will have no impact on the colony which is often hidden deep underground and can contain over a million individuals!  So [...]

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Wasp Nest Removal Tips

May 28, 2010
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Wasps and regular homes should never co-exist.
Interestingly enough, although there are a multitude of insects in our environments it is those that belong to the Hymenoptera order, ie Bees, Wasps, Hornets and Ants that are the pests to most likely cause medical issues, sometimes resulting in hospitalization.  With Wasps, Bees & Hornets, the severity of a sting is determined [...]

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Termite Inspection | Pre Purchase Inspection | Building and Termite Inspections

May 21, 2010
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1300 Pest Control technicians are fully licensed and insured to carry out Termite Inspections to Australian Standards or greater.
Termite Inspections
In Australia there is a strong need for a Pre Purchase Inspection and an annual Timber Pest Inspection because Timber Pests (particularly Termites, which are often referred to as White Ants) can cause costly damage to property if not detected.
Termites, or [...]

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The Seasonal Swarming of the Subterranean Termite!

May 21, 2010
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When the weather warms up so do the activity levels of many of the household pests we come in contact with, particularly when it comes to our outdoors.
One such beast is the Termite Alate, or more commonly known as the Termite Swarmer. We don’t generally associate this swarming activity with termites as Termites are more commonly [...]

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Termite Management Systems

May 21, 2010
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Termite Management Systems
There are several Termite Management Systems that we offer to safe guard your property against a Termite Infestation.  Speak to one of our Pest Experts for a tailor made solution.
Termite Detection and Termite Control can be simply dividend into three categories:
Termite Inspections - for detection of termite activity & to determine suitable Termite Control measures.
Termite Treatments – [...]

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Termite Treatments

May 19, 2010
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If you’ve just discovered a Termite Nest, don’t panic & don’t disturb the area.  If the Termites have been exposed try to cover the area up again.  Get on the phone and call 1300 PestControl and leave our experts to do the rest.
Australian Standards in relation to Termite Control requires that when Termites are [...]

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Building and Pest Inspections | Pre Purchase Inspections

May 19, 2010
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When Building and Pest Inspections are required it is generally for the purchase of a property – the single most important and expensive purchase in most peoples lives.  
White Ants or Termite Damage can run into the tens of thousands. Therefore, it is important not to contract someone simply because they offer the lowest price because they [...]

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