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The Definitive Guide to Termite Detection, Treatment and Prevention in Australia 2022
The Definitive Guide to Termite Detection, Treatment and Prevention in Australia 2022Why is it that we need a definitive guide to termite detection, treatment and prevention? There have been many many blog posts and pieces of content created on the internet which...
Lilly Pilly Beetle destroying Hedges
Typical damage caused by the Lilly Pilly BeetleA Lilly Pilly Beetle and the damage they causeDead Lilly Pilly Beetles shortly after a treatmentLilly Pilly Beetles are becoming a much more common pest. For many years The Lilly Pilly Beetle (Paropsides calypso) has been...
Car damaged by Rats
Car Damaged By Rats Is this the most expensive rodent damage bill you have ever seen? Pestgo a small business in the Wollondilly shire of NSW was called to deal with other matters at the residence where this damage had occurred In 2019 A gentleman who...
White Ants Vs Termites
White Ants Vs termites Are White Ants the same thing as Termites? This is a question I have been asked thousands of times in my career in pest control. The answer is a simple Yes. For those with an inquisitive mind the story can go quite a bit deeper and there is good...
Termite Inspection
Termite Inspection Many people are surprised to find that a regular termite inspection is a normal part of the maintenance of a home. Even new homes are susceptible to termite attack and are arguably more susceptible than older homes. Pestgo technicians are...
Pest Control for Rats or Mice
Pest Control for Rats or Mice Without carrying out regular maintenance of your home for pests you may end up with damage from rodents as I will outline in this post. Both Rats and Mice have the capacity to create large amounts of damage that can cost significant...
How do we tell if termites are attacking a monitoring station?
At Pestgo we carry out a lot of termite control. One of the ways we keep termites out of homes is with a monitoring system. These systems have a series of monitoring stations in the ground around a building and are checked regularly. This particular one is installed...
Termite Treatment After Flood
Termite treatments adversely affected by flood Unless the termite protection in your home is physical in nature you will need to review it after the recent flooding rains. The easiest way to work out what type of termite control your home has (if any) is to have a...
Termites in Elderslie near Camden
Termites In Elderslie Near Camden Recently our technicians were carrying out an inspection in Elderslie which is near Camden and very easily located termites. It is not particularly unusual as Camden and Elderslie both are known to have many termites around however at...
European Wasp Numbers Increased Dramatically In Sydney
European Wasp Numbers increased Dramatically in Sydney in Summer of 2022! In early summer Pestgo techs found the first European Wasp queen in camden in Western Sydney seen for years. Since then a trickle of reports of sightings of nests and workers in suburbs all...
Termites found in a home in Cobbitty near Camden
Termites found in a home in Cobbitty near Camden Whilst carrying out a termite inspection on a home in Cobbitty we noticed some unusual indents in some verandah timbers. On further inspection the timbers were found to be very soft so a knife was used to carefully cut...
Beware extra Strata fees due to Termite damage
Beware extra Strata fees due to Termite damage Termites can be a horribly expensive pest at the best of times but there are circumstances where they can be financially crippling. Following is an account of the fallout from a body corporate failing to have a...
Termites do fly?
Termites do fly ? All termite species fly at some point for the proliferation of the species! Once a termite colony is mature the queen starts to pick individuals that will be able to grow wings, fly at the correct time from the nest and set up a new home. Check this...
European Wasp Queen Found In Camden
On Friday 05 November the European Wasp Queen above was found in a home in Camden. A Pestgo technician was on site carrying out a termite inspection when the homeowner alerted him to the unusual insect and low and behold a European Wasp Queen was found in Camden....
What Do Termites Sound Like?
What do termites sound like?Termites make a noise that is sometimes mistaken by people to be them eating. In reality it is most likely the noise they use to communicate with other termites in the colony when danger is around. This audio was capture in a house in...