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19Jun/18
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Cockroaches

Is it a case of ‘Out of Sight Out of Mind’. Just because you do not see any nasty, creepy cockroaches doesn’t mean they are not lurking behind walls and in appliances.They are a problem if left to themselves, multiplying which they do well, and they are waiting for the warmer months to once again be more active. Five sexually active female German cockroaches can produce a staggering 300 million juveniles and 75 million adults over 12 months and can definitely spread a number of diseases that pose health risks to humans
in the form of threatening bacteria i.e. Staphylococcus & Streptococcus and Salmonella which are passed in their droppings. Food is contaminated with cockroach waste and diseases are transmitted to humans when the food is eaten. Of all pests cockroaches are probably the most common found in homes world wide. PEST COCKROACHES ARE;
GERMAN, AUSTRALIAN,
AMERICAN, SMOKYBROWN, BROWNBANDED and ORIENTAL.
SOME HANDY HINTS.

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Wipe up spillages promptly Pay special attention to kitchen and where food is prepared and stored, store food in sealed containers. do not store boxes and paper
MOST IMPORTANTLY USE ONLY A QUALIFIED & LICENSED PEST MANAGER TO TREAT AND ERADICATE INFESTATIONS.

REMEMBER your yearly pest treatment for a happy and healthy family and home and to keep cockroaches under control BEFORE they become a problem.
Your homes best friend is your experienced ‘PEST PROFESSIONAL’.

31Jan/18
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SILVERFISH – HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT THESE PESTY INSECTS.

PROBABLY NOT UNTIL YOUR CLOTHES HAVE BEEN ATTACKED AND MADE TO
LOOK LIKE SWISS CHEESE!

WHAT ARE SILVERFISH? COMMON SILVERFISH (LEPISMA SACCHARINA).
Firstly let me say they are interesting creatures. Small & wingless insects that wriggle when they move & so annoying and destructive. A silverfish’s body is elongated which is fairly flat and tapers at the end. The surface is segmented and is covered with shiny,
silvery-grey scales. On the tip of its head are two long antennae and three long bristles at the end of its body which are responsible for its alternate name “bristletail” and used for both the silverfish & its relatives. Silverfish, like other insects, have three pairs of legs and adults grow up to 15mm long. The insects tend to move for a short time, stop, and move again. As they are unable to climb smooth surfaces they are often found in the bottom of bath tubs ad basins.

WHERE DOES ITS NAME COME FROM?
It’s sometimes hard to see their thin, light-coloured legs and appendages when they wriggle & move swiftly along the ground and this creates the illusion of little silver fish swimming on land and makes their common name very appropriate.

WHAT ATTRACTS SILVERFISH?
Certain types of clothing, food, paper and other items containing starch/carbohydrates is the major reason for attacks as starch/carbohydrates is the main ingredient in their diet, unlike Clothes Moth which is attracted to your expensive clothing i.e. wool, fur, felts, felts in pianos, rugs, carpets, blankets, upholstered furniture & materials of animal origin. Silverfish are agile, fast running, nocturnal insects that generally shun sunlight and are usually found in dark, undisturbed areas but can be widely found throughout a dwelling. They feed on most types of human food but prefer starchy materials. They are attracted to book bindings, cotton, linen, wallpaper, paper, photographs, 2nd. hand books, any sources of glue, starch or sizing. Books, papers & files should be stored in light and airy rooms.

DIET.
Foods found in the kitchen i.e. sugar, flour, bread, rolled oats & other cereals are on their menu and other lip smacking foods that Silverfish are partial to are mould, dandruff, body coverings from insect molts, high protein foods i.e. meat & dead insects. Yummy. They can survive for several months without food.

IMPORTANT HOME CHECK. EARLY DETECTION IS BETTER & CHEAPER THAN CURE.
Regular checks of your home in dark and hidden places is strongly recommended to determine whether pests are present as they are secretive insects & may reproduce and do a lot of damage before being discovered.

HOW DO THEY ENTER YOUR HOME? HABITAT.
They can enter on their own from outside but mainly are carried into your home unwittingly in a box that has been stored outside or 2nd hand books. Usually found in damp areas with high humidity i.e.. bathrooms, basements, laundry rooms and kitchens. Being nocturnal they hide unnoticed in cracks & crevices during the day and are active at night searching for food.

DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THESE LITTLE CRITTERS AS THEY ARE PESTS & DESTROY PROPERTY. LIFE CYCLE.
They may hatch in weeks or months after eggs are laid depending on the condition of the environment. The nymph is a smaller version of the adult & once reaching adulthood live for 2-8 years. An unusual feature of the Silverfish is they continue to molt even as an adult
which IS unusual for an insect.

CONTROL OF SILVERFISH.
Silverfish can be found in many areas of a dwelling and a thorough inspection by a
qualified pest manager is important to prerequisite treatment, although non-chemical
methods of prevention and control can be used.

SIMPLE HINTS TO HELP PREVENT SILVERFISH INFESTATION IN THE HOME.
• Regular tidying, cleaning and vacuuming to remove silverfish eggs, crumbs, scraps of paper, debris & mould.
• Remove any uneaten pet food.
• Clean under sinks & crevices i.e. around base of ovens, refrigerators and along skirting boards.
• Fill any cracks that are noticeable.
• Seal wallpaper where it has become detached from the wall.
• Dripping taps increase humidity and attracts Silverfish.

STRATEGIES TO HELP STARVE SILVERFISH.
• Make sure all food containers, packages, photo albums and containers of important
papers are securely shut & sealed.
• Books, magazines & newspapers should be put in closed areas i.e. cabinets, cupboards
and plastic storage containers.
• Cupboards & containers should be cleaned to remove any silverfish eggs before paper
products are stored in them.
IN CONCLUSION BE VIGILANT AND CONSISTENT WITH YOUR HOME CHECKS.

03Jan/18
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Rodents – Rats & Mice…. Social Animals?

Rats and mice are basically social animals they live in groups in nests made of any soft material available e.g. paper, fabrics, insulation and share your food and lodgings. hygiene is very important in helping to control these pests and disease transmission to humans is of profound importance. The rodents that are of great concern, not just in Australia but many other countries as well.

The Norway Rat (ratus norvegicus)
A Norway rat can gnaw through a lead pipe, have 6-12 young per litter and average 4-7 litters per year and nests in burrows near water in well protected vegetation. Roof rat (rattus rattus) extra pads and longer digits on their paws enable them to be excellent climbers. they have 6-8 young per litter and average 4-6 litters per year.

House Mouse
The smallest and most successful commensal rodent in Australia. A family of 6 mice in a cluttered garage can grow to 50-60 mice in only 90 days. Number of young per litter 5-6, number of litters per year 8. Tell tale signs that you have rodents are droppings, nests, gnaw marks and rub marks along walls. What do rodents need? food (water) warmth, shelter. Some interesting facts about rodents.

Rodents are the second most successful mammals on earth.
No.1: Homo Sapiens
No.2: House Mouse
No.3: Norway Rat

Rats can fall 5 stories without harming themselves, are very good swimmers and can climb in small spaces between two surfaces very easily. Standing till they can jump almost half a metre vertically and when running can jump on an average one metre horizontally. Cheese is not a favourite food of mice. ideal peanut butter, chocolate and meat, especially bacon is their preference. Rats do not travel in packs although they live in social groups.

In closing the old saying “me cassa you cassa” could very well apply to our little freeloaders, the rodents.