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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...
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...
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...
Redback Spiders in Mount Annan
Redback Spiders in Mount Annan on a job carried out recently. This is not particularly unusual but we wanted to showcase how simple it is to create a home for these spiders. The home owner in this case inadvertantly left a couple of folding tables against the side of...
How can I tell if my termite monitoring timbers have been attacked by termites?
Do you have a Termite monitoring system that you attempt to monitor yourself? It does take a keen eye and experience to be able to quickly decide if a timber has been attacked by termites or not, no two stations will look the same but here are a small collection of...
Termites Eating Bait In A House in Picton Near Thirlmere
Termites Eating Bait in Picton Termites, also known as white ants, will enter a house whether it is old or new, in Picton, Sydney or anywhere else, built from hardwood or softwood, they just need the conditions that are attractive to them. I have been told over...
Termite Attack Behind Power Point In Home In Camden
Termites are often very well hidden when they attack a building, can you see the signs of termite mudding on this photograph?Are Termites In Your Walls? When termites enter a home it is mostly over the edge of the concrete slab and then under the bottom brick unless...
European Wasps Detected in The Southern Highlands and Wollondilly
European wasps are native as the name suggests to Europe and also Northern Africa.They were first found in Australia in 1956 and have been slowly gaining afoothold ever since. European Wasps are a very aggressive wasp and (unlike bees) can sting multiple times andhave...
The Best Three Termite Monitoring / Baiting Systems For Australian Conditions
1. Nemesis Termite Bait System. This is a system that uses cylindrical stations that are installed into soil orconcrete adjacent to buildings and around the perimeter to intercept termitesthat may be foraging around a structure. Regular monitoring (at least 2 monthly)...
Rats And Mice Are A Health Risk
Rats and mice are just two of the mammals that belong to the order Rodentia. More than 2,200 species of rodents – such as mice and rats – exist, and more than 40 per cent of all mammal species belonging to the Rodentia order. Australia has more than 60 native rodent...