
ACHIEVING CONTROL FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS
After being in the market for over 40 years, Talon XT Pro Rodenticide has stood the test of time.

After being in the market for over 40 years, Talon XT Pro Rodenticide has stood the test of time.

AEPMA’s Codes of Practice for Termite Management offer consumers valuable – and free – information about how best to protect their homes against termites.
BASF is pleased to announce the appointment of its new national sales and accounts manager for the Professional and Specialty Solutions division.

In this feature, we turn the spotlight onto some of the key companies within our industry. In this edition, we look at specialty insurance provider Wallace Risk Solutions.
A look at the evolution of rodenticides, from the earliest poisons through to today’s high quality baits and blocks.

Nominations are now open for the Pest Manager of the Year Awards 2018, which will once again organised by AEPMA and sponsored by both AEPMA and BASF.

Some great examples of arboreal termite nests and some things to be aware of regarding water tanks.

With pest managers now enjoying the busiest time of the year, I’d like to take the opportunity to take a quick time out to outline the important changes to Australian Standard 3660.1 Termite Management Part 1 New Building Work and what this means for our industry.

Termite product manufacturer TERM-seal celebrates an impressive milestone this year, with 2018 marking 20 years since the company was first founded.

Designed by industry professionals from the ‘ground up’, the Ensystex Dual Powerlight has been specifically produced for use by professional pest managers. The Dual Powerlight uniquely combines two powerful five-watt Cree LED lamps, offering two different light modes: a bright 300 lumens white light mode for standard pest inspections and a UVA black light mode for targeting specific hygiene and pest situations.

A flea infestation may be annoying and the bites may be itchy, but in Australia we don’t really associate fleas with disease. However, it is easy to forget that the bubonic plague or ‘black death’ is spread by fleas, in particular the oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis).
As an industry that is rife with litigation, sometimes the difference between defending a claim or paying a claim comes down to your paperwork and administration – not just your pest management skill and experience.