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Make Termite Prevention a Priority to Protect Your Home

The last situation you want to discover is that your house has termites, and you will never hear those words if you make termite prevention a priority.  Aside from taking advantage of our termite prevention services, you can do many other things to keep termites away. Here are the things to keep termites away, according to by  TheOtherSidePestControl Do not glue wooden trellises or various types of wooden structures to the exterior walls of your home. Keep scrap lumber, mulch, wood waste, firewood, and sawdust out of your home. Make sure you prune dense trees thoroughly to prevent branches from growing on the foundation of your home. Repair cracked faucets and water lines, both indoors and outdoors, as soon as possible. Reduce humidity by making sure your crawlspace and attic are both appropriately ventilated. Prevent termites from having an easy way to access your house by sealing all the cracks in your foundation. In addition to termite prevention measures ,  letting ou...

Is DIY Rat Pest Control Worth It?

  In this article, let’s talk about   DIY Rat pest control   and discover the pros and cons of   DIY rodent  or  rat pest control  is worth it for your health and safety. The answer is NO, and here is why in the current infestation of  rodents  and  rats  in Canberra, you will have a hard time keeping up the supply of over-the-counter remedies. Possible DIY Rat Pest Control There are various  rat pest control  that you have always plan if you have noticed pests in your area. But are these worth it? These are the possible  rat pest control  you always do. RAT TRAPS With the rodent numbers, the traps are slow and time-consuming trying to entice the rodents to take the bait, and even if you do trap them we still get called out as the rodents are still alive in the trap and the property owner does not know what to do with the trapped distressed rat who is struggling to getaway. BAITING – DOES IT WORK? Yes baiting doe...

Why Pest Control Is Essential During COVID-19 Pandemic?

Having  Pest Control is essential   during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The   Pandemic   has indeed changed a lot in our daily lives. Time is indeed changing, and so are we. Many businesses, restaurants and other facilities forced to shut operations during the initial impact of the virus. Lockdowns were implemented in many areas and outside the country. The students are required to stop going to schools. Some will work from home and will not go outside for unnecessary things. But the impact of the Pandemic is not only limited to the people.  The changes in our routines and activities also create new ways for common pests to enter our properties.  Vacant properties can lead to unchecked maintenance of facilities which can cause infestation. More people at home can mean more food is dropped from room to room, literally feeding the pest problems.  Pest control is essential  and must be utilized to keep ourselves and our families safe and healthy. Increase ...

TERMITE TREATMENT – A1 PEST CONTROL CANBERRA

  TERMITE TREATMENT – A1 PEST CONTROL CANBERRA Welcome to an article on Termite Treatment that our company  A1 Pest Control Canberra,  put together to help educate you, the consumer. Throughout the article, you will gain insight into how our technicians install a termite treatment around your home, install the chemical barrier, and tidy up the house before they leave. Homes in Canberra and surrounding areas are highly vulnerable to attacks from foraging termites. Termites are located in most backyards, nesting in gum trees, tree stumps, retaining walls, or embedded timber. They build an elaborate network of subterranean tunnels from their nest, typically only half a foot under the ground, searching for timber. The worker termites use their large jaws to cut and scrape the timber into small pieces to digest. As they walk back to their nest, the timber changes to soluble sugars by a special enzyme in their guts. Once they arrive at the nest, they regurgitate these sugars to...