Pest Info
There are many different types of termite treatments in Victoria.
We'll show you the up front differences and limitations of each treatment. Including the ever-intrusive white ant (termites), white ant control in Victoria is crucial to avoid damage and the spread of these damaging wood insects spreading thru out Australia costing us millions of dollars in damage every year caused by termites.
When it comes to termite treatments you can rely on us for the most cost effective and viable treatment carried out at the highest standards. A Chemical treatment is the more traditional termite management strategy for termite control in Victoria however with technology evolving we can offer different systems such as Termite baiting system and or combined methods suited for you and you home,
When a treatment is carried out there are two main termite management strategies, either you are trying to create a barrier between the termites and the building to be protected (chemical/ Physical treatments) or you are trying to eradicate the termite colony (baiting/ Transfer effect).
When it comes to termite treatments you can rely on us for the most cost effective and viable treatment carried out at the highest standards. A Chemical treatment is the more traditional termite management strategy for termite control in Victoria however with technology evolving we can offer different systems such as Termite baiting system and or combined methods suited for you and you home,
When a treatment is carried out there are two main termite management strategies, either you are trying to create a barrier between the termites and the building to be protected (chemical/ Physical treatments) or you are trying to eradicate the termite colony (baiting/ Transfer effect).
Ants are are one of the more annoying and common pest in and around our homes, shops and office.
When it comes to effective, professional and safe ant control,
We at Victorian pest control are the experts. Considering the different species of ants residing in Australia, most commonly known are the black house ant, the Argentine ant which colonises with other colonies intruding in your home or office.
Ants can also spread disease.
Other common species are the white-footed house ant, also found in Victoria, enjoys sweet-tasting food and can also cause damage to appliances, including short-circuiting air conditioning units ect.
We also have Bull ants including Fire ants where there bites can cause a painful reaction in humans.
However they are more commonly a General pest.
Victorian Pest Control use proven techniques for safe and swift control of ants and there colonies .
When it comes to effective, professional and safe ant control,
We at Victorian pest control are the experts. Considering the different species of ants residing in Australia, most commonly known are the black house ant, the Argentine ant which colonises with other colonies intruding in your home or office.
Ants can also spread disease.
Other common species are the white-footed house ant, also found in Victoria, enjoys sweet-tasting food and can also cause damage to appliances, including short-circuiting air conditioning units ect.
We also have Bull ants including Fire ants where there bites can cause a painful reaction in humans.
However they are more commonly a General pest.
Victorian Pest Control use proven techniques for safe and swift control of ants and there colonies .
While spiders can be a very annoying pest they can also pose a significant danger to our pets and children.
Which is why it is important to enlist the help of our expert control of spiders.
A spider bite on an adult person is typically painful at the time, resulting in swelling localised around the bite, however some spider bites can result in death Two most dangerous spiders commonly found in and around our homes and office are White tails and Red backs.
Which is why it is important to enlist the help of our expert control of spiders.
A spider bite on an adult person is typically painful at the time, resulting in swelling localised around the bite, however some spider bites can result in death Two most dangerous spiders commonly found in and around our homes and office are White tails and Red backs.
Generally not seen during the day the Silverfish will eat anything high in protein, starch or sugar. This includes cereals, books and numerous fabrics. Silverfish require a damp moist area to live in, and are consequently found in bathrooms and basements.
Additionally they can go several months without food and can survive for years!
Prefer a dark quite environment - are most active at night - prefer to nest in largely unused areas - dusty roof spaces - storage rooms - basements - wall cavities - bookcases - but they may roam extensively around a building in search of new food and moisture sources..a silverfish infestation most often commences when the adults or their eggs are transported into the building in infested cardboard boxes - cartons - furniture - similar items.
Additionally they can go several months without food and can survive for years!
Prefer a dark quite environment - are most active at night - prefer to nest in largely unused areas - dusty roof spaces - storage rooms - basements - wall cavities - bookcases - but they may roam extensively around a building in search of new food and moisture sources..a silverfish infestation most often commences when the adults or their eggs are transported into the building in infested cardboard boxes - cartons - furniture - similar items.
pest to our society, which is why effective bed bug control in
Mice & Rats (Mice - More Information) (Rats - More Information)
MICE- The House Mouse is the most common mouse you will encounter. In some areas of the country you may encounter a field mouse, a white-footed mouse or a deer mouse.
Droppings, fresh gnaw marks, and tracks indicate areas where mice are active. Mouse nests are made from fine shredded paper or other fiberous material, usually in sheltered locations. Mice are active mostly at night. Mice are more common and more difficult to control than rats.
Although house mice usually prefer to eat cereal grains, they are "nibblers" and will sample many different foods. Mice have keen senses of taste, hearing, smell and touch. They are excellent climbers. Mice can squeeze through openings slightly larger than 1/4 inch accross.
Effective control involves sanitation, exclusion and population reduction.
RATS- Rats are some of the most troublesome and damaging rodents in the United States. They consume and contaminate food, damage structures and properties, and transmit parasites and diseases to other animals and humans. The most troublesome rats are the Norway rat and the Roof rat. The Norway rat, sometimes called Brown or Sewer rats, are stocky burrowing rodents that are larger than Roof rats. The Norwat rat is found throughout Australia.
Roof rats, sometimes called Black rats, are slightly smaller than Norway rats. They have longer tails and are very agile climbers and usually live and nest above ground in shrubs, trees, and dense vegetation such as Ivy. They are usually found in ocean-influenced, warmer climates.
Rats and Mice can pose a significant health risk when infesting homes and businesses, spreading disease and contaminating food, as well as damaging electrical wiring, machinery and buildings. So if you are faced with a rodent problem, it's important to enlist our services as we can offer safe and effective control, expert advice on ways to help prevent them entering homes and buildings including using proofing as a measure of control Including a licenses professional pest control for a chemical treatment.
As Rats and Mice are cunning pests, They can quickly multiply in and around the home, making their control difficult. They can also bring parasites into the home, such as fleas and ticks, ensuring the spread of disease.
MICE- The House Mouse is the most common mouse you will encounter. In some areas of the country you may encounter a field mouse, a white-footed mouse or a deer mouse.
Droppings, fresh gnaw marks, and tracks indicate areas where mice are active. Mouse nests are made from fine shredded paper or other fiberous material, usually in sheltered locations. Mice are active mostly at night. Mice are more common and more difficult to control than rats.
Although house mice usually prefer to eat cereal grains, they are "nibblers" and will sample many different foods. Mice have keen senses of taste, hearing, smell and touch. They are excellent climbers. Mice can squeeze through openings slightly larger than 1/4 inch accross.
Effective control involves sanitation, exclusion and population reduction.
RATS- Rats are some of the most troublesome and damaging rodents in the United States. They consume and contaminate food, damage structures and properties, and transmit parasites and diseases to other animals and humans. The most troublesome rats are the Norway rat and the Roof rat. The Norway rat, sometimes called Brown or Sewer rats, are stocky burrowing rodents that are larger than Roof rats. The Norwat rat is found throughout Australia.
Roof rats, sometimes called Black rats, are slightly smaller than Norway rats. They have longer tails and are very agile climbers and usually live and nest above ground in shrubs, trees, and dense vegetation such as Ivy. They are usually found in ocean-influenced, warmer climates.
Rats and Mice can pose a significant health risk when infesting homes and businesses, spreading disease and contaminating food, as well as damaging electrical wiring, machinery and buildings. So if you are faced with a rodent problem, it's important to enlist our services as we can offer safe and effective control, expert advice on ways to help prevent them entering homes and buildings including using proofing as a measure of control Including a licenses professional pest control for a chemical treatment.
As Rats and Mice are cunning pests, They can quickly multiply in and around the home, making their control difficult. They can also bring parasites into the home, such as fleas and ticks, ensuring the spread of disease.
You thought bedbugs were just an urban legend, or that they had been eradicated 50 years ago? Think again. Bed bugs are becoming a major pest to our society, which is why effective bed bug control in our homes and businesses is so important.
Do you have bed bugs? If so then stop, calm down and take a breath.
The good news is that Victorian Pest Control has helped hundreds of other people just like you get rid of bed bugs with the most effective bed bug control available.We don't just treat your home; we help you through the eradication process from start to finish.
Do you have bed bugs? If so then stop, calm down and take a breath.
The good news is that Victorian Pest Control has helped hundreds of other people just like you get rid of bed bugs with the most effective bed bug control available.We don't just treat your home; we help you through the eradication process from start to finish.
Cockroaches are one of the most common pests in households and businesses. They tend to favors conditions similar to those that humans create, which is why effective cockroach control is so crucial.
Cockroaches can contaminate food, utensils, preparation areas with droppings, regergitation and cast skins. A study in 2005 in the US shows that cockroach allergens appear to worsen asthma symptoms more than any other known trigger. Cockroach control is usually achieved via a combination of
Typically you are likely to get one of three or four species of cockroaches in your home or business. These are the Australian and American roaches (large) or the more distructive roaches the German and Oriental Cockroaches (small). Did you know that the German cockroach can infest and multiply in the thousands causing electrical short outs and are one of the most carriers of diseases which are hard to control and need to be eliminated at there early stages to ensure swift and effective control.
Cockroaches can contaminate food, utensils, preparation areas with droppings, regergitation and cast skins. A study in 2005 in the US shows that cockroach allergens appear to worsen asthma symptoms more than any other known trigger. Cockroach control is usually achieved via a combination of
- Insecticidal Dusts
- Chemical sprays
- Cockroach Gels
Typically you are likely to get one of three or four species of cockroaches in your home or business. These are the Australian and American roaches (large) or the more distructive roaches the German and Oriental Cockroaches (small). Did you know that the German cockroach can infest and multiply in the thousands causing electrical short outs and are one of the most carriers of diseases which are hard to control and need to be eliminated at there early stages to ensure swift and effective control.
Mosquitoes cause irritation to humans and livestock and promote the spread of diseases such as Ross River virus.
Their biting (piercing and sucking feeding action of the female) is an ever annoyance to humans. Typically mosquitoes will be attracted to warmth, dampness or moisture and an elevated level of carbon dioxide in the air.
Their biting (piercing and sucking feeding action of the female) is an ever annoyance to humans. Typically mosquitoes will be attracted to warmth, dampness or moisture and an elevated level of carbon dioxide in the air.
Wasp nests and bee hives create a dangerous environment within their immediate proximity, often around the home, which is why effective Wasp and Bee removal in is so important to prevent you and your family being stung it is important that only professionals tackle the removal or eradication of nests.
The most common wasps are the Paper nest Wasps, which is also the mostly predatory. Paper nest Wasps can sting more than once, so if a nest is close by to your home or commercial premises, it is crucial to eradicate the wasps with the most effective and safe wasp control method.
Bee Hive Removal- Bee hive removal becomes a necessity in Victoria in the spring. At this time, bees commonly "swarm". Swarming is the process where a queen will leave the nest with Worker Bees and find a new location for their hive.
Not only does the process of swarming produce a dangerous area around where the bees are swarming, but the new nest may be in the vicinity of your house or commercial property, even in the cavity of your walls or grounds.
To ensure safety for your family, choose the most effective Wasp and Bee nest removal available.
The most common wasps are the Paper nest Wasps, which is also the mostly predatory. Paper nest Wasps can sting more than once, so if a nest is close by to your home or commercial premises, it is crucial to eradicate the wasps with the most effective and safe wasp control method.
Bee Hive Removal- Bee hive removal becomes a necessity in Victoria in the spring. At this time, bees commonly "swarm". Swarming is the process where a queen will leave the nest with Worker Bees and find a new location for their hive.
Not only does the process of swarming produce a dangerous area around where the bees are swarming, but the new nest may be in the vicinity of your house or commercial property, even in the cavity of your walls or grounds.
To ensure safety for your family, choose the most effective Wasp and Bee nest removal available.
Fleas are a type of wingless parasite found worldwide. They feed off the blood of humans and animals such as dogs and cats. Since fleas use a wide range of hosts, diseases can be transferred from one host to another. Fleas are known to transmit tapeworm larvae and, uncommonly, the disease murine typhus. They are most notorious for transmitting bubonic plague from wild rodents to humans in certain parts of the world (not Australia). ??There are three main species of flea that infest humans:
The bite of a flea has certain features:
A flea:
Household pets Dogs and cats are common ‘reservoirs’ for fleas. Your pet may be irritated by flea bites and scratch often. Check for fleas by parting the fur, particularly around the ears and rump. Look for the fleas themselves or for flea faeces (poo). Flea faeces look like miniscule dark specks. For a positive identification, place a few of the specks on a piece of lightly moistened white tissue. Flea faeces will leech a ring of blood into the tissue.
Treatment
Suggestions to treat flea bites include:
Treating your pet
Infested animals should be treated fortnightly for several weeks. Suggestions on treating your pet include:
Your local council can offer information and advice on dealing with a flea infestation. Some general suggestions on eliminating fleas yourself include:
A qualified pest controller can determine the type, source and extent of the infestation, then use registered insecticides to control the fleas. Good hygiene practices, such as frequent house cleaning, should reduce the risk of further infestations.
- Cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis)
- Dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis)
- Human flea (Pulex irritans).
The bite of a flea has certain features:
- It is extremely itchy.
- A red, swollen wheal develops within half an hour of the bite.
- After a day or so, the wheal (lump) may develop into a blister or small wound.
- The legs and feet are often targeted.
- Secondary infections caused by scratching are common.
- Some people may become hypersensitive (very sensitive) to bites.
A flea:
- Is wingless, oval shaped and around 2 to 8mm long
- Is light to deep brown in colour
- Has a disproportionately small head
- Has six legs
- Has large hind legs that enable them to jump long distances.
Household pets Dogs and cats are common ‘reservoirs’ for fleas. Your pet may be irritated by flea bites and scratch often. Check for fleas by parting the fur, particularly around the ears and rump. Look for the fleas themselves or for flea faeces (poo). Flea faeces look like miniscule dark specks. For a positive identification, place a few of the specks on a piece of lightly moistened white tissue. Flea faeces will leech a ring of blood into the tissue.
Treatment
Suggestions to treat flea bites include:
- Resist the urge to scratch.
- Wash the bites with antiseptic soap to reduce the risk of infection.
- Apply an icepack frequently to help relieve swelling.
- Use calamine lotion, anaesthetic creams or similar to treat the itching.
- See your pharmacist for advice on appropriate antihistamine medications to reduce the swelling.
- Seek treatment for possible tapeworm infection, since fleas can transmit this parasite through their bite.
- See your doctor if the symptoms worsen or if a secondary infection develops (indicated by discharge of pus from wounds).
Treating your pet
Infested animals should be treated fortnightly for several weeks. Suggestions on treating your pet include:
- See your veterinarian for a range of appropriate flea-killing products.
- Treatment options include tablets to be swallowed by the animal, and solutions or powders to be applied to their fur.
- Treat your pet for tapeworm, since fleas can transmit this parasite through their bite.
Your local council can offer information and advice on dealing with a flea infestation. Some general suggestions on eliminating fleas yourself include:
- Clean animal bedding and the general surrounds thoroughly.
- Vacuum the carpets. Throw away the vacuum cleaner bag, since it will contain fleas and eggs, or use a surface spray into the bag.
- Use an appropriate spray or ‘flea bomb’ in your house, taking care to follow the label directions carefully.
- Treat outdoor areas commonly used by your pet, such as kennels, with appropriate insecticides, wearing gloves and long-sleeved protective clothing as instructed on the label.
- Repeat the procedure once or twice, since flea eggs can survive for some weeks.
- Maintain hygiene practices (regular vacuuming, keeping pets free of fleas and so on) to prevent another infestation.
- A persistent infestation may need to be treated by a qualified pest controller.
A qualified pest controller can determine the type, source and extent of the infestation, then use registered insecticides to control the fleas. Good hygiene practices, such as frequent house cleaning, should reduce the risk of further infestations.
Carpet beetles are small insect pests that cause damage by feeding on a variety of animal based material in homes and other buildings.
Description
Adult carpet beetles are small with compact, rounded, oval bodies.
Their legs and head are not obvious and are often hidden under the body.
The variegated carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) and furniture carpet beetle (Anthrenus flavipes) are 2-3 millimetres long and mottled yellow, white and black.
The black carpet beetle (Attagenus unicolor) is larger, ranging from 3-5 millimetres, more elongate and black with brownish legs.
The Australian carpet beetle (Anthrenocerus australis) is 2-3 millimetres long and dark with light markings.
Of the four species, only the Australian carpet beetle is native.
Carpet beetle larvae move slowly and are 4-7 millimetres long, depending on the species. They are brown in colour and covered in bristles. As the larvae grow they moult, leaving cast brown skins.
Description
Adult carpet beetles are small with compact, rounded, oval bodies.
Their legs and head are not obvious and are often hidden under the body.
The variegated carpet beetle (Anthrenus verbasci) and furniture carpet beetle (Anthrenus flavipes) are 2-3 millimetres long and mottled yellow, white and black.
The black carpet beetle (Attagenus unicolor) is larger, ranging from 3-5 millimetres, more elongate and black with brownish legs.
The Australian carpet beetle (Anthrenocerus australis) is 2-3 millimetres long and dark with light markings.
Of the four species, only the Australian carpet beetle is native.
Carpet beetle larvae move slowly and are 4-7 millimetres long, depending on the species. They are brown in colour and covered in bristles. As the larvae grow they moult, leaving cast brown skins.
Insects considered as primary pests of stored products cause damage to stored grains by directly feeding on the grain at some point in their lifecycle. Primary pests will attack grains that are intact and stable (whole sound grain is stable when its temperature and moisture content are below the levels needed for germination). Primary pest species often develop and reproduce very quickly when the conditions are optimal. This allows for large populations and therefore considerable damage to ensue within a matter of a few months.
Many species of stored product beetles feed internally in grain kernels as larvae. Rusty grain beetles, weevils, and lesser grain borer all develop initially inside the kernel. Of the moths, only the Angoumois grain moth is an internal feeder.
Many species of stored product beetles feed internally in grain kernels as larvae. Rusty grain beetles, weevils, and lesser grain borer all develop initially inside the kernel. Of the moths, only the Angoumois grain moth is an internal feeder.
Common name: Lesser grain borer
Species: Rhyzopertha dominica
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Bostrichidae
Acronym: RDO
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Bostrichidae
Acronym: RDO
Species: Sitophilus oryzae
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Curculionidae
Acronym: SOR
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Laemophloeidae
Acronym: CFE
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Laemophloeidae
Acronym: CPU
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Laemophloeidae
Acronym: CTU
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Silvanidae
Acronym: OME
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Tenebrionidae
Acronym: TCO
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