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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Secretive and nocturnal, a silverfish infestation can go unnoticed for some time. A versatile, primitive insect, silverfish can inhabit a wide range of hiding places in your house. Silverfish like to eat starchy foods, so they find paper and cardboard…
We all know that flies are a big problem in New Zealand. But not all flies are the same. When it comes to fly control around the home, it helps to be able to identify the type of fly, as…
What type of insecticide should you use? If you’ve done your own pest spray at home before you’ve probably got your sprayer sitting in the garage. Insects are back, and it’s time to re-spray the home… but what insecticide should…
A flea bomb is the key product in DIY flea control When you realise you have a flea problem, you need to get rid of the flea infestation as fast as possible. Although a comprehensive flea treatment involves a range…
