THE SCIENCE OF NON-REPELLENT CHEMISTRY: PART 2
The second of a three-part series looking at the science behind non-repellent chemistry.
July 1, 2018
Professional Pest Manager Magazine
MICE SUCCESSFULLY ERADICATED FROM NZ ISLAND
An ambitious five-year project has seen a unique World Heritage Site declared free from mice, which were threatening the island’s native flora and fauna.
May 1, 2018
Borer Control: The Trickiest Pest Job of All
A significant threat to wooden furniture and structural timber, the common furniture beetle is one of the more challenging pests to recognise and treat.
May 1, 2018
NEW TERMITE MANAGEMENT CODES OF PRACTICE
AEPMA’s Codes of Practice for Termite Management offer consumers valuable – and free – information about how best to protect their homes against termites.
May 1, 2018
THE EVOLUTION OF RODENTICIDES
A look at the evolution of rodenticides, from the earliest poisons through to today’s high quality baits and blocks.
May 1, 2018
BRING OUT YOUR DEAD
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).
March 1, 2018
HOW TO CONTROL SPRAY CHARACTERISTICS
There are several different types of sprayers used by professional pest managers: trigger sprayers, which are pressurised by pulling the spray trigger; compression sprayers, which are pressurised by being pumped up; and backpack sprayers, which are either pressurised manually or powered by a petrol or battery-driven motor. These are the types most commonly encountered.
March 1, 2018
HOW’S IT HANGING?
Knowing the height and location at which to place your traps is key to successfully controlling flying insects.
January 1, 2018
President’s Report – January 2018
A look at the revised Australian Standard 3660.1 and the implications for those working in termite management.
January 1, 2018
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAVITY DUSTING
Using permethrin dust to treat large areas such as subfloors and roof cavities is pretty satisfying and gets good results, provided the job is carried out properly.
November 1, 2017
GETTING TO KNOW MOSQUITOES
Dr Cameron Webb (pictured), medical entomologist and author of A Guide to Mosquitoes of Australia, shares his insights on how best to control our most aggravating summer pest.
November 1, 2017
RODENT BAITING TIPS FROM THE FIELD
Jay Turner of Laguna Pest Control shares his advice on how to successfully bait rodents.
May 1, 2017