Chances are that no homeowner wants to think about a potential pest infestation in their home, but this unpleasant situation does happen, no matter where you live and no matter the age or condition of your home. Pests like mice, rats, roaches, opossums, raccoons, and others can find the smallest of openings in the outside of your home, and then burrow their way in to build a nest or find a food source.…
Read More »Every September, in Australia, when winter gives way for spring, birds begin to seek out nesting sites from which to rear their young. Although birds tend to favour trees and bushes, they may occasionally discover an ideal nesting spot in close proximity to your home. These spots are usually in siding, in attics or on or under air conditioner units. While these nesting birds can provide a source of education and fascination to children, and even some pleasant early evening and morning bird song, they may also affect your health.…
Read More »Your home’s garden certainly needs some beautification, and there is no better way to do it than growing some rose flowers. They are among the most popular flowers in the world because of their beauty and appeal. However, all that beauty roses carry doesn’t come easy because they require a lot of care and tending during their lifetime and after harvesting. They are prone to attack by pests, which often destroy their beautiful petals and other parts.…
Read More »To control pests, governments must often consider different methods. Pesticides and chemical treatments are not always desirable, particularly where there is a risk of groundwater contamination, so it’s often useful to consider alternative, organic pest control methods. Unfortunately, these ecologically friendly methods can also sometimes fail, and the cane toad is a perfect example of good intentions gone wrong. Learn why the Australian government initially introduced the cane toad, and why thousands of farmers now rue the day this amphibian ever landed on Australian shores.…
Read More »For most Australian homeowners, a snake is probably one of the most unwelcome house guests imaginable. After all, few people want to lift up the toilet seat to see snake eyes looking back at them. Unfortunately, these nightmare visitations do occur, but if you find a reptilian tenant in your toilet, you probably won’t know what to do. Learn how snakes sometimes get into your porcelain gate, and find out what you need to do to release these reckless reptiles.…
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