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For the dedicated PestXperts…

The PestXpert Blog gets updated regularly with articles on pests, products and tricks of the trade.
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    How to use a fly spray? How does a fly spray work?

    How does fly spray work? The basics of all fly spray formulations are similar (but not the same) and most contain pyrethroid insecticides. These insecticides impact the nervous system of flies, causing their nerves to fire rapidly. This is why…

  • What’s Eating My Clothes?

    There are a number of pests that cause damage to clothing, shoes, fabric items and paper around your home and office. Carpet beetles, clothes moths, silverfish and psocids (booklice) can present serious pest problems when it comes to household fabrics…

  • What’s Eating My Food? Stored Product Pests

    Pantry pests is the common name given to insects that infest stored products such as flour, cereals and indeed any dried foods. Sometimes you may not be even aware your food has been infested, but when you do… yuck! But…

  • Tips on Safe Wasp Nest Removal

    Wasps around the home are a serious health concern and so learning how to get rid of wasp nests safely is important if you do your own pest control. It is important to correctly identify the type of wasp you…

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    Black House Spiders – All you Need to Know!

    The black house spider, Badumna insignis, is one of the more common spiders found around New Zealand homes. Although their bite is quite painful the main concern for homeowners is that they build unsightly, dense webs around windows, doors and…

  • Carpet beetle larva
    5 Facts About Carpet Beetles You Need to Know

    Carpet beetles are a common fabric pest. Although their name indicates they only eat carpets or rugs, they will eat a wide range of animal fabrics including wool, fur, silk, felt, feathers and leather. As with any pest problem it…

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