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Chances are.......
H-cowls.....can't think of a better place to build a nest.Do you have a woodburner? If so, have a look on the roof. Does it have a top bit (the cowl) that looks like this?The H-cowl, the discerning...
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Arrghhh cockroaches. What will the neighbours think!
Hey, it's probably not as bad as you think because.... ....not all cockroaches are equal. You can divide them into two distinct categories;Update 2 September 2012.We're getting a few enquiries from...
View ArticleEvery year? Yeah, no.....maybe.
Do I need to get my chimney cleaned every year? The most common question for the guys on the coal face during chimney season.The short answer is yes....hmmmm actually no, hang on maybe. I guess there...
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3 bombs and still got fleas
Why aren't these damn flea bombs working?!?We know....and it's all to do with the flea life-cycle.When we think of fleas, what immediately comes to mind is those little black critters that are great at...
View ArticleThe top pests for June are...
It's the middle of winter and the flies are gone.But that's seen an increase in....Number 1: RodentsRats and mice are moving into the home because it's getting bloody cold and wet out there.Look...
View ArticleDo ultrasonic pest repeller's work. It would be great if they did???
You know those ultrasonic, electromagnetic, ionic rodent and cockroach repellent thingy's you plug in the wall. Do they work?The short answer is no!......so why not?Well without getting to...
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Views from the top....#1
When you're on top of roofs sweeping chimney's you get some superb views.OK.......not the best view we've seen but a good one to start with.We're going to start a new series of photos, taking pictures...
View ArticleThe Queen's have arrived
We got our first wasp extermination call of the season today.Must be time for a post on the why's and what's of wasps, because they could be a big problem this season.You must have noticed........it's...
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It's almost borer season
October is the adult borer flight seasonSo what! Well if you think you've got borer, now's the time to sort it out and break the borer life-cycle.If you've got borer you're going to start noticing new...
View ArticleSpring is officially here.........according to the bugs
There's been a definite change in pest problems.Less rats and mice and a lot more flying insects.The top three pests last month were;RodentsFleasWood/native cockroachesIt's only early days but we've...
View ArticleIt's not a goodnight, I'm not sleeping tight. Is it the bed-bugs that bite?
Bed-bugs or fleas?I've heard a lot about bed-bugs recently. Have I got them?First things first. Let's see if you're in a high risk category. Do you live in an inner city apartment?Have you been...
View ArticleThe top pests for December were.......
There's been a big change in pest activity leading up to the Christmas break.The holiday break always see's a big increase in calls about;Number 1: FleasThese are always a major problem over the...
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There are no short-cuts!
Pest Control is a serious businessAll professional pest control companies must have your safety as their number one priorityLately I've noticed the following signs appearing on lamp posts,...
View ArticleThere's a rat in my kitchen
Bug King got another mention in the NZ Herald today, so......Seems like a good time for another post.Today there was an article in the NZ Herald re: the increasing rodent problem in Auckland. You can...
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Oh no it's the ants invasion
Everybody seems to be having problems with ants at the moment.We're getting a high number of calls about ants at the moment. Why?Well at this time of year the cold wet weather affects the ants food...
View ArticleHunting for bed-bugs?
They're hard to findThis is what you need to look for.If you think you've got bed-bugs and want to inspect your bed to confirm it......this is a great example of what you're looking for.The following...
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They sure look like ants.
But ants don't have wings, do they?If not what are these dead bugs all over my windowsill?I have white-footed house ants living in the wall of my home. They very rarely come inside and they're not...
View ArticleNew Zealand's deadliest spider?
The legend that is the Daddy Long Legs.And it is just that, an Urban Legend.We've all heard the about of the Daddy Long Legs. Apparently they have the world's most potent venom but it's OK, they can't...
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A Day in the Life
The fascinating adventures of a female house mouseWe're going to be seeing a lot of mice this winter. This article from Techletter provides an interesting insight into why.As the day ends, our mouse, a...
View ArticleBreaking News - the Kiwi sausage sizzle is almost legal
Hang on, you're telling me it's illegal?Well......yes. According to the Food Act 1981 it is.Incredibly, simple activities like fundraising sausage sizzles and cake stalls at school fairs need to comply...
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