As a homeowner in Australia, the last thing you want to see on a humid summer evening are termite swarmers (alates) flying in circles around your light bulbs. Flying termites are a portent of destruction. However, while you should immediately eradicate any flying termites you find in your home, you shouldn't stop there. You need to find out where those potential home eaters originated—and fast.
If you have discovered that the lights in your home have attracted a swarm of termites, carry out the following actions to ensure your home is safe.
Since 2011, the car manufacturer, Mazda, has recalled approximately 92,000 cars—all because of spiders. Somehow, hordes of eight-legged critters had found their way into the engines of these cars and set up home. Obviously, spider silk and pipes meant to channel fuel do not mix and this combination can in fact lead to accidents. The same is true of outdoor grills, the gas kind.
Although Australian winters aren't as harsh as those in the Northern Hemisphere, spiders will seek to shelter inside the cosy, dark interiors of your gas grill's burner pipes and hoses.
All our lives we have been told that dolphins are amongst the cleverest creatures in the world. However, if you have ever had a mice infestation you might be inclined to argue with this belief! Mice may be small, but what they lack in brawn they certainly make up for with brains. These crafty, resilient creatures are not only able to sniff out food that is wrapped up and tucked safely away, but they are also getting wise to human means of eliminating them such as putting mice bait down.
If you are planning to emigrate to Australia from a country that has a cooler climate, you may not be ready for Australian pests. The tropical and sub-tropical climate of Australia means that you may encounter pests you have never seen before or larger versions of pests from your native country. Below is a guide to some common Australian pests.
Mosquitoes
There are more than 300 species of mosquito in Australia.
While birds can look really pretty when sitting in a tree or swooping through the sky, if they if invade your property they can also create trouble. Bird poop is highly corrosive and can damage the paint on your home and vehicles. Birds can also carry a range of diseases which could lead to you or your family developing an illness. Below is a guide to the steps a pest control crew will take to deal with pest birds which are in your home.
