http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog Family Friendly Pest Control Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:28:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most of us think of cockroaches as nasty pests that invade our homes. However, there's a lot more to them than that. These insects are some of the oldest creatures around, are incredibly hardy, and exist in some really severe climates. They can squeeze into incredibly tiny spaces, live on ... http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog/2010/03/11/cute-facts-about-creepy-cockroaches/ Termites are arriving daily! A wooden house and the right weather conditions are all termites need to take up residence and begin causing big problems. Besides water, termites are your household's largest foe. The only thing they do all day is eat your house and procreate. Termites multiply at incredible ... http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog/2010/02/20/what-to-do-and-what-not-to-do-when-you-discover-termites-or-other-pests-in-your-house/ An analysis of the termite damage in both Sydney and Melbourne was conducted by Archicentre Limited which is the building advisory service of The Royal Australian Institute of Architects. In 2003 and 2004 research was done to develop an extensive inspection of buildings as well as collecting and reporting data. The ... http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog/2010/02/04/do-you-have-termites-how-to-check-your-home-is-safe/ Shhh!!  Did you hear something?  No, it is not a burglary going down but there is danger afoot in your home. Termites [aka white ants] are busy chipping away at your financial investment. It is time to turn the light on these freeloading bugs, and kick them to the curb. ... http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog/2010/01/15/the-invisible-threat-of-termites/ Most everyone that you talk to has either seen or heard of cockroaches. They are well known for being nasty, dirty critters that can make the people in your house sick. Some people are allergic to them and can get really ill when they are around so it is very ... http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog/2010/01/05/are-cockroaches-out-of-control-in-your-home-easy-solutions-guide/ Things can go wrong with a home at some of the worst times, and not getting a building report before you purchase a home is a primary culprit to something like this happening to you. One thing that most home buyers have a hard time doing is saying no to ... http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog/2009/12/21/7-problems-with-buying-a-property-without-a-building-report/ Surprising as it may be, the humble termite can cause more devastation to your home than even a fire. Termites have been around as long as we have and there's no reason to assume that they're going anywhere anytime soon. The homes facing the biggest risk from termite infestation are older ... http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog/2009/12/05/tips-to-keep-your-home-off-the-termite-radar/ Hopefully cockroaches aren't a problem you have to contend with every day, but if you've been seeing them around a lot as of late, you'll need to get some professional help. You can use all of the insect bombs and other products you like, but they'll just be back again ... http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog/2009/11/15/why-you-need-a-specialist-to-rid-your-home-of-cockroaches/ Termites! They are everywhere and in Australia they are a real problem. A little known fact is that there are areas in Sydney that are termite-prone. If your home is located in one of these zones then you should have regular inspections scheduled. Another thing to keep in mind is ... http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog/2009/11/05/buying-a-home-ten-facts-you-must-know-about-termites/ No one likes cockroaches.  They're large, quick-moving, insidious pests that can quickly take over your house.  They eat human food and pet food, and carry microbes on their bodies that can be potentially dangerous to people, including tropomyosin, which has been linked with asthma.  Finding one may be a sign ... http://www.pinkpestservices.com.au/blog/2009/10/22/how-to-win-hide-and-seek-against-cockroaches/