Key Takeaways Termite risk: Sydney’s warm, humid climate and older timber-framed housing stock make termites a genuine risk in most suburbs, not just a few unlucky pockets. Insurance gap: standard home and contents insurance does not cover termite or pest...
Key Takeaways Hidden breeding sites: most of a fruit fly infestation is developing as eggs and larvae somewhere you can’t see, not flying around your kitchen. Why sprays fail: surface sprays only kill the adults in front of you, leaving the actual breeding site...
Secure waste containment: sealed bins, bagging rules, and secure enclosures are all important parts of waste containment. Routine cleaning & maintenance: keep pests away from communal areas through regular cleaning, proper drainage management, and controlled...
Why strata buildings need a centralised approach: The interconnected access, communal hotspots and legal and health compliance issues a strata property has means a centralised approach from the strata manager is important. The strata’s responsibilities: The strata is...
What are Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides?: SGARs are effective but highly potent poisons designed to harm mice and rats. Why are SGARs a problem?: The main problem with SGARs is secondary poisoning of wildlife. What’s changed under the 2026 Rodenticide...
What is a wasp’s nest? – Wasps require dry, safe, and structurally sound areas for building nests, often choosing human-made structures. How do wasps build their nest? – The queen starts the nest using wood pulp mixed with saliva and lays...
