Our extensive collection of articles provides valuable insights into identifying, preventing, and treating various pests and termites. From termites and ants to spiders and rodents, our articles cover it all. Gain expertise in pest control through our detailed guides and expert tips. Explore our Knowledge Base today to become a confident protector of your property against unwanted pests.
Ants
There are a confirmed 1,275 species of ants found within Australia, though many scientists around the world believe we have only found about 50% of all ant species currently alive, meaning there could be as many as 2,550 species of ants here in Australia.
Fire Ants
If you live in South-East Queensland, you are likely aware of the significant threat posed by fire ants, also known as red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta).
Funnel Ants
Known in Australia via the common name ‘funnel ants’, the genus Aphaenogaster of Myrmicine ants is about 200 species strong.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are a broad range of insects belonging to the genus Cimex, known for feasting on human blood in our sleep.
Bees
Bees are a member of the order Hymenoptera, thus placing it a group alongside ants, wasps, and sawflies.
Cockroaches
A cockroach is an insect of the same order as termites, the Blattodea, and there are more than four and a half thousand species of the pest spread across the planet.
Mosquitos
Mosquitos are flying insects that are part of the order Diptera, which contains every species commonly referred to as a ‘fly’.
Japanese Encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis, abbreviated as JE, is a brain infection inflicted by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
Rodents
You probably have noticed rats or mice in or near your home or business since city environments provide an ideal habitat for them.
Rats
Rats are part of the order Rodentia and can be found in many of the order’s families and genera.
Mice
Mice are small mammals belonging to two different orders, both the order Dasyuromorphia and the order Rodentia.
Possums
A possum in the yard usually isn't a problem. The issue arises when one gets into a roof, wall cavity, shed, or other part of a building.
Spiders
A spider is an arthropod of the order Araneae, and though they are typically misclassified as insects, they actually belong to the class of Arachnida.
Redback Spiders
Another member of the order Araneae, the Redback Spider, is a single species of spider belonging to the genus Latrodectus, commonly known as the widow spiders.
Huntsman Spiders
Like other spiders, the Huntsman Spider is a member of the order Araneae, and they form the family Sparassidae.
Funnel Web Spiders
The funnel-web spiders are a family of spiders known as atracids.
Termites
Termites, of the order Blattodea, are the small insects best known for eating wood.
Termite Alates
While Alate is a term broadly used for young flying insects, an “Alate” generally specifically refers to a termite born to fly.
Wasps
Wasps are a small, flying insect of the order Hymenoptera, which is the same order as bees, ants, and sawflies (though sawflies are technically within their own suborder, the Symphyta).
