We’ve all had them – guests who appear without invitation, bringing their breed with them… eating, creeping, soiling, scurrying about your home and generally not knowing when it is time to leave! Its true that cockroaches never get the hint. Once in your home, they intend to stay. The American (large and reddish brown), German…
We need bees in order to have the foods that we love, but most householders don’t want bees circling around their home and stinging their guests. Luckily there are some simple steps that you can take to discourage bees from making a home in your yard, while not exterminating them. Get rid of the food…
Every person who owns or has rented a property could have a story about a rat and/or mice infestation. Rats and mice are known as rodents and they come in all shapes and sizes. The word rodent is drawn from the Latin word rodere, which means “to gnaw”, and that’s exactly what rats and mice…
Spiders are a much-feared pest around the home. Getting bitten by a poisonous spider can result in an adverse reaction which could land you in hospital. In rare cases, a spider bite could even be fatal. So, you have a good reason to want to keep spiders out of your home. Here are a few…
A common misconception is that rodents and other pests hibernate during the Australian winter. But while reptiles and some pests may become MIA for the colder months, many look to find a safe, warm place to survive the winter. So here’s a guide for how to not let your home become their next hiding place….
Daylight savings has ended and the cooler months are approaching. This means we’re shaking out electric blankets, rugging up, stocking up on firewood and cleaning the filters on our heaters – preparing everything to make our homes like a comforting warm retreat from the winter chill. The bad news is that rodents share a similar…
They’re black and yellow, they buzz and fly and they sting. But are they bees or are they wasps? With thousands of species to identify, it can get confusing. And some of these beautiful and important creatures are endangered. So how can you tell if you have bees or wasps? Both are very necessary to…
Termites, spiders, cockroaches… we’ve all had one pest or another taking up residence in our home at some point. But what if your unwanted visitors are bees? Attempting to remove a beehive yourself, without the help of a professional, can result in severe injury or worse, so we’ve put together a list of top tips…
Insects can be an annoying pest in homes and gardens, and most people don’t know that there are certain plants that will help keep them away without chemicals or pesticides. The essential oils in certain plants are a natural repellent and while these plants might not keep all the insects at bay, they will certainly…
Termites are a single-minded menace and they will cause untold damage to your home and the inside of your walls if you get an infestation. If you find termites in your home there is no choice but to call A1 Professional Pest Control Canberra, but here we explore some steps you can take to…