Jay Turner of Laguna Pest Control shares his approach to dealing with bees’ nests, including some helpful tips from fellow pest manager (and bee lover) Cassie Ryan. I will be the first to confess that when I started in the industry, I didn’t blink an eye at eliminating a bee swarm by dusting, collecting the cash and being on my way. That was many years ago now, and as time has progressed, the more I find myself questioning my […]
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PWAPM 2020 AWARD WINNER
Entering its second year, the Professional Women in Australian Pest Management (PWAPM) Excellence Award this year goes to owner/operator Michelle Downs of Lethal Pest Control, QLD.
GOING BATTY AT THE FISH MARKET
Carrying out a bat exclusion job on a fish wharf was a one of a kind job for KR Pest Control. Learn about the challenges and the solutions. As with any major new developments, site surveys are carried out as part of the planning process. If native animals are discovered, a suitable management plan needs to be put in place. Such was the situation at the site of the proposed new fish market in Sydney, where a population of […]
NEW WEBSITE FOR PROFESSIONAL PEST MANAGER
Professional Pest Manager has updated their website to provide in depth pest information to both professionals and members of the general public. With over 1000 pest control articles, professionalpestmanager.com is the largest pest control website in Australia.
IMPLICATIONS OF CALIFORNIAN RODENTICIDE BAN
The Californian Senate recently passed a bill to ban the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs). What did the bill actually say and what does it mean for rodenticide use in California? How will this development impact Australia?
SHOULD YOU TRY FACEBOOK ADVERTISING?
Google dominates the online advertising market with approximately a 35% share. Facebook have a market share nearer the 20% figure but dominates the advertising on social media. Should you try Facebook advertising as part of your marketing mix? When it comes to online advertising, Google and Facebook are the two main players, but they’re very different beasts. Google search ads are usually the first option for pest control companies considering online advertising, as they target potential customers actively searching […]
IDENTIFYING NOTIFIABLE PESTS
When it comes to detecting incursions of urban invasive pests, pest managers are on the front line. It pays to know the key notifiable pests in your state, so you can fulfill your professional responsibility and help with biosecurity.
TERMITE MARKET SNAPSHOT 2020
A snapshot of the Australian Termite Market in 2020 – topline review of pre-construction and post-construction markets, termite services prices, expectations for the future and more.
THE TWO-IN-ONE COVID 19 DISINFECTANT
Netbiokem DSAM from Callington is a two-in-one cleaner and hospital grade disinfectant that can kill COVID-19 in two minutes.
NEW TECHNOLOGY IN BIRD MANAGEMENT
New technology for the bird management market, utilising sensors to monitor bird activity and performance of bird repellent systems.