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During the development of cockroach baits, they are typically tested on German cockroaches and American cockroaches. This is perfectly reasonable as they are the key cockroach pests. However, how do they perform on brown banded cockroaches?

The various social media platforms are a key advertising tool for many pest managers. It makes sense then, to review the latest statistics, which show the usage patterns on the key platforms. The Digital 2025: Australia report provides a great summary of the latest social media performance data. Here are the key takeaways: As of the start of 2025, there were 20.9 million active social media identities in Australia. On average, Australians spend 1 hours and 51 minutes per day […]

  At the end of March, the pest community said farewell to a well loved and respected figure in the industry, John Peaty, affectionately known as JP. While many younger pest managers may not be familiar with his name, those who’ve been in the industry a long time will know of his legacy. Born and raised in Caringbah, a southern suburb of Sydney, he started Greenkeeping Supplies & Construction in 1973 as a supplier of specialty products to the professional […]

Latest research indicates that the classification of mites is scientifically incorrect.

Slaters (or woodlice) are sometimes encountered inside people’s homes, which is why it’s important to know how to effectively remove them.

Protrain offers pest management training that’s designed to equip learners with valuable hands-on skills as well as classroom theory.

Part 2 of a four-part series looking at the points to consider when choosing a CRM. Here, we review the essential software functionality that’s required to run a successful pest control business.

Australia’s growing deer population is a cause for concern not only in rural areas, but semi-urban locations too. Here is everything pest managers need to know about feral deer.

A guide to booklice, a less common pest that can usually be dealt with using hygiene and exclusion methods rather than insecticides.

John Stewart, Technical Training Manager at Pelsis, offers a helpful guide to dealing with challenging stored product pests.