Rodents
Dead Rat Smell: How to Find It and Remove It Fast
A dead rat smell is a strong, sickly-sweet odour caused by a decomposing rodent hidden somewhere in your home — usually a wall cavity,…
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Cockroaches
Cockroach or Beetle? How to Tell Them Apart Fast
Cockroach or Beetle? How to Tell Them Apart Fast: practical advice from Aussie Pest Strike. Free inspection — call 1300 782 273 today.
Birds
Cockatoo Damage: What’s Legal and What Works
If you're dealing with cockatoo damage to decks, window frames, solar panels or crops, you need solutions that are legal, humane and effective —…
General Pest Control
Clothes Moths: Protecting Your Wardrobe From Damage
Clothes moths are small, secretive insects whose larvae feed on natural fibres such as wool, silk and cashmere, leaving irregular holes in clothing and...
Garden Pests
Citrus Gall Wasp: Saving Your Lemon and Lime Trees
Citrus gall wasp is a small native Australian wasp whose larvae tunnel into the soft new stems of lemon and lime trees, causing swollen…
Fleas
Cat Fleas vs Dog Fleas: What Owners Should Know
When comparing cat fleas vs dog fleas, the answer surprises most owners: nearly every flea problem in Australian homes is caused by the cat…
General Pest Control
Carpet Beetles in Australia: ID, Damage and Removal
Carpet beetles are small fabric pests found across Australia whose larvae feed on wool, silk, leather and other natural fibres, leaving irregular holes in...
Seasonal
Bushfire Season and Pests: What Drives Them Inside
Bushfire season drives pests indoors as smoke, extreme heat and destroyed habitat push rodents, spiders, cockroaches and ants towards the shelter, food...
Garden Pests
Bush Turkeys in the Yard: Legal Control That Works
Bush Turkeys in the Yard: practical advice from Aussie Pest Strike. Free inspection — call 1300 782 273 today. Licensed, insured and servicing homes…
Flies
Bush Flies: Why They Swarm and How to Cope
Bush flies (Musca vetustissima) are small native flies that swarm around people across Australia in search of moisture and protein from sweat, tears and...