Pest Control Articles Service Central Articles and Advice

You just have to love a funny commercial. We were curious as to how you rate this TV ad for plasterers. Read more...

Leave a comment · 22/03/2013 · · 4 ratings

During the warmer months of the year, ants tend to crawl and make their way into your home and workplace in search of food, water and cover. Due to their size, they can easily sneak in through the tiniest of splits and gaps. Thoroughly sealing those splits and gaps may slow the ants down a bit from invading your house but this intelligent little life form still manages to find its way in. Here are some of the most effective techniques to keep the pesky little creatures at bay. Read more...

Leave a comment · 16/01/2013

The humble mouse trap does the trick every time. Or does it? Read more...

Leave a comment · 11/04/2012

A guide to getting rid of common pests in your apartment. Read more...

Leave a comment · 20/05/2011

Spring is all about new beginnings to the crew at Service Central. We've used the Spring energy to launch our brand new redesigned website, re-organise our office space and start to start thinking about the upcoming holidays. So what can you be doing to take advantage of this time of year? Read more...

1 comment · 18/09/2010

When winter months come along you can often start hearing the scratching noises of mice and rats trying to keep warm inside your home. No need to panic! Read more...

Leave a comment · 22/07/2010

Extermination can be a long process, with no guarantees of success. It is highly skilled work and an expert needs to help you with it. DIY pest control is not a great idea - you risk contaminating water supply, soil and having no effect. Read more...

Leave a comment · 20/07/2010

Often if you're seeing the signs of a termite infestation you've already got a significant problem. How can you tell? Read more...

Leave a comment · 19/07/2010

Termites are a significant pest in Australia - damaging more homes than fire every year. How do you prevent termite infestation? Read more...

2 comments · 19/07/2010

In the past, when chemical was king we all wanted a pesticide that would kill the most bugs with the fewest applications and as cheaply as possible. This approach has long been proven to be detrimental to people, animals and to the plants as well. Here are some ideas that might be able to help you cut down on the number of chemicals that you use. Read more...

1 comment · 21/04/2010

One or two bugs around the place is something that we all have to live with. The occasional spider can be ushered back out of the house and will actually help keep other insect populations down. The odd ant here and there is not going to kill any one either. But large amounts of certain bugs can damage your property quite badly. If you notice a high concentration of any one insect in your home then you need to call in the professionals and get some advice on how to deal with it. Read more...

Leave a comment · 21/04/2010

Fighting bugs in your home is hard work. You’re outnumbered for one thing. Generally it makes sense to call in the professionals for this one. Most people only call in the pros when they’ve tried everything else and drawn a blank. When you hire a professional insect exterminator, you’re not hiring them for their super strength poisons, but for their expert knowledge of bugs and insect and specifically how their activity in your area works. Read more...

Leave a comment · 21/03/2010

If your pest problem is out of control then you need to get in the professionals to deal with it for you. However there are certain steps that we can all take around the home to try and stop infestations taking hold in the first place. Here are some tips/ Read more...

1 comment · 21/03/2010

As tempting as it may be to spray chemicals throughout your house to kill off all those pesky ants, sometimes, especially when you have children or pets, it simply isn't practical or safe. So what other, non-toxic ant deterrents are there? Read more...

Leave a comment · 05/07/2009

Spiders are commonly found in homes throughout Australia as a part of our natural ecosystem. Rather than killing them all, your aim should be to discourage them from entering your home in the first place. So how can you go about that? Read more...

Leave a comment · 03/07/2009

Termites, also referred to as white ants are social, colony-based insects that feed on wood and other dead plant materials. Their appetite for wood has made them a well known pest in houses and buildings. Read on to learn more about these fascinating, destructive insects. Read more...

Leave a comment · 08/06/2009

If you suspect you have termites in your home it's important to call a pest controller immediately and have the house properly inspected. Should you do nothing and the house is infested then the termites will continue to feed until the house collapses and has to be demolished. Read more...

Leave a comment · 05/06/2009

Termite prevention measures can be put in place during the construction of your house, however for added protection or if you live in an older home that has no termite barrier in place, you can follow these simple tips on preventing termites in your home. Read more...

Leave a comment · 03/06/2009

Termites can be extremely destructive when it comes to anything wooden, including the structure of your home. Therefore it's important to take measures against them and the best time can be during the construction of your home. Read more...

1 comment · 31/05/2009

Termite damage can cause significant damage to your home, resulting in expensive termite removal costs as well as the costs of rebuilding the parts of your home where the termite infestation has occurred. To help you avoid such a costly termite infestation this article addresses two important aspects of termite management. Read more...

Leave a comment · 14/04/2009

Sometimes you just want the mice gone without the imposition of a mouse trap (and the consequences). They may sound crazy (and probably are) but here are some suggestions for removing mice without killing them. Read more...

3 comments · 12/03/2009

We all love a home remedy and when it comes to getting rid of ants there are no shortage of suggestions. Whether they work, well that's a different question. Try some of these simple ant removal techniques. Read more...

1 comment · 10/03/2009