Bird Lice Pest Control Sydney

BIRD LICE PEST CONTROL SYDNEY

Bird Lice Pest Control Sydney

Bird lice pest control Sydney also known as Bird Mites

Need Help with Bird Lice ?

 

Bird lice pest control Sydney – Can be found in areas where birds are kept or anywhere birds have been nesting.  Lice issues mostly occur when the birds leave their nest the lice are forced to go in search of a new feeding host.

Bird mites are common in spring and the beginning of summer. When the seasons change, and there is an increase in humidity that creates ideal breeding conditions for the lice.

Bird Lice can move into living spaces in houses by climbing down walls, ceilings and bedding in search of their next feed.

What do Bird Mites look like?

 

  • Less than 1 mm in length
  • 8 legs
  • Very mobile
  • Semi-transparent in colour until blood has been digested
  • edRdish to blackish after feeding
  • Oval in shape with a sparse covering of short hair

Where can bird mites be found?

 

  • Around eaves and in chimneys
  • Inside roof cavities
  • In wall spaces
  • Within foundations and basements
  • Around porches
  • On window ledges

How do you get rid of bird lice?

 

There are 3 main components in eradicating bird lice from a residential or commercial property

Identification

 

Correctly identifying bird lice is important in determining how to control infestations. If you are being bitten, bird lice are pests that should be considered.

Location & Removal of the nest

 

The best approach for controlling a bird lice infestation is to locate and remove bird nests. In some cases, the birds nest cannot be reached due to the location inside the roof cavity.

If this is the case with you, your technician will discuss this with you further

Prevention and Eradication

 

Preventing birds from taking up home in the roof void is the best way to prevent bird lice.

Repair broken tiles and any openings in eaves or roof cavities. Close off entrance points

Bird Lice Pest Control Sydney


Bird Lice Pest Control Sydney

You can count on us that we will provide the confidence and peace of mind that comes from knowing that your home or place of business is protected with Pest Busters Sydney.

For more information or a free quote specially designed to suit your needs call us  on 1300 130 567 or contact us via our website

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Termite Inspection Sydney

Termite Inspection Sydney

Termite Pest Control SydneyNeed a termite inspection?

 

Termites cause more damage to Australian homes than fires, storms and earthquakes, as termites eat wood from the inside out, by the time it is detected termite damage can be substantial.

Annual termite inspections on your residential or commercial property by a qualified timber pest technician is highly recommended.

Even though annual inspections are not going to prevent your home from getting termites it reduces the risk of major termite damage being done to your home.   Like most things early detection is the key as a developed infestation could be more expensive to treat!

By Australian standards it is recommended that termite inspections are conducted annually

Why do I need a termite inspection?

Termite inspections are the first step required to assess if a property has evidence of termites or other timber pests such as borers and if activity is found what steps need to be taken to manage the problem

Termite inspections are a vital part of all termite management programs.

As previously mentioned termite inspections should comply with the Australian Standard AS3660 recommendation that a termite inspection is completed annually.

Things do change around your property from year to year that might have encouraged a termite attack.

Termite Inspections are required on building structures however sometimes trees, retaining walls or other items can have timber pest activity. If this is the case we would also not just recommend having the infested items inspected but also the building structures inspected

Please Note: termite inspections will not eradicate existing termite activity  or provide any future protection from further attack.

What areas are checked with termite inspections?         

  • Accessible internal and external areas of your property
  • Roof cavity
  • Sub floor area if accessible
  • External areas extending up to 30 metres or the boundary line of your property.
  • Inspection of termite-friendly areas

What equipment is used?           

Termite inspections are performed using industry-best equipment including:

  • Sounding equipment
  • Moisture meters
  • Listening devices
  • Termatrac (a movement detection device based on microwave technology)
  • Access to additional advanced technology like thermal imaging cameras & termite sniffer dog is also available.

Pest Busters Sydney technicians are Termatrac certified             Termite Inspection Sydney

The Termatrac device gives us the ability to perform non-invasive inspections including identifying high risk termite areas.

The Termatrac allows the inspector to accurately detect, confirm and track the presence of termites locate nests, mud-leads and entry points.

This enables us to provide you with a more detailed report and allows us to treat your home more cost effectively.

With the aid of the termatrac we can access areas of your home that without this technology would not be possible. These areas include inside wall cavities and sub-floors without the need to cut traps and entry points.

The 3-in-1 functionality makes the Termatrac T3i the best available tool for Pest Control Professionals.

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How long does a termite inspection take?          

Pest Busters Sydneys’ termite inspection process typically takes 1-2 hours.

 Termite Inspection Reports

At the completion of the inspection you will be issued with a written termite inspection report. This report is designed to give you an idea of your properties termite exposure and/or damage status.

The report will document if there was any visual evidence of a timber pest, a summary of the pests identified, if your property is at risk of a timber pest invasion.

It will also provide you with recommendations for improving the environment around your home. If activity was found where it was found, recommended treatment guide & advice on how to protect your home.

Pest Busters Sydney SydneyEach property, building and location is different, a customised management solution should be designed to suit your specific needs.

We would love to find out more on how we may be able to help you.

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Spider Pest Control Sydney

SPIDER PEST CONTROL 

spider Pest control sydneyRedback – Huntsman –  Funnel Web – White Tail – Mouse – Brown House – Trapdoor – St Andrews Cross 

Need Help with Spiders?

 

Spiders are one of the most feared insects worldwide and Australia happens to be home to some of the world’s deadliest spiders!

Not all spiders are dangerous, and many are essential to main a healthy environment.

Spiders can be divided into two main groups:

  • Ground/crawling or Hunting spiders
  • Webbing Spiders

What spiders can be found in Sydney?

 

Spider Pest Control Sydney Redback Spider

Found across all parts of Australia and will live anywhere there is adequate food, a sheltered area for its web and is warm enough for breeding. The Red Back Spider is easily recognised by its black body with a prominent red hourglass shape on its abdomen. Its webs are mostly close to the ground and are easily recognisable by its messy web.

 What does a redback spider look like?

 

  • The size of the female is about 1cm in length
  • The size of the male can range from 3-4mm in length
  • The female is black (but can sometimes also be brown) with a clear red or orange marking on its back
  • The markings may be broken into spots
  • White lines can sometimes also be seen
  • Males are smaller in size than the female
  • The male has more markings than the female
  • White and yellow markings may also be seen on the male

Where does the redback spider live?

 

  • Found in logs or under rocks in dark, dry areas.
  • They have also been found to reside in roof eaves floorboards, toilets, shelves, flower pots, garages or sheds
  • Their web is a triangle shape of dry silk
  • Trap lines are sticky which assist in catching prey
  • Red back spiders are
  • Known to eat skinks and even juvenile mice, snakes and frogs
  • The red back spider rarely leaves its web

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Spider Pest Control Sydney Huntsman Spider

Huntsman spiders are known as the “hairy tarantulas”. Often seen inside, on the walls or from coming out from behind curtains.

 

 What does a huntsman spider look like?

 

  • Mostly brown, black and grey in colour
  • Male is approx. 1.6cm in length and the female approx. 2cm in length
  • Their legs can span up to 15cm
  • The back legs are shorter than the front legs

Where does a huntsman spider live?

 

  • Found on tree trunks, under stones, under bark, on the windows and walls inside your home.
  • Can also enter cars & run across the dashboards
  • Can live between hairline cracks, sandstone and granite outcrops
  • Feeds on a variety of insects, small lizards and frogs
  • Stalks and run down its prey
  • Poisonous to humans but not fatal

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Spider Pest Control Sydney Funnel Web Spider

One of the deadliest spiders in the world. When the Sydney funnel web spider is threatened it raises its front legs high off the ground and points its fangs forward ready to strike. When it strikes, it drives its fangs down with force and speed.

 

What does a funnel web spider look like?

 

  • The cephalothorax is hairless and appears smooth and glossy black
  • Black, brown or purplish abdomen
  • Body and legs are covered with fine hairs
  • The male has more slender legs
  • The male has a spur on the 3rd part of the 2nd leg
  • The male is 20mm in length & Female is 30mm in length

Where do Funnel web spiders live?

 

  • Prefer forested areas
  • Private gardens
  • They build silk-lined burrow under a rock or log
  • The burrow can be up to 60cm long
  • The burrow has 2 entrances
  • The burrow entrance has thicker lines of silk radiating from the entrance to form trip-lines
  • They are attracted to water
  • Can be found in your swimming pool

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Spider Pest Control Sydney White Tail Spider

Found all over Australia and its bites cause severe skin ulceration in humans. White-tailed spiders hunt their prey instead of waiting to catch it in a web. Their preferred diet is other spiders

 

What does a white tail spider look like?

 

  • Medium sized spider
  • Male body length is 12mm & Female body length is 20mm
  • Long cigar-shaped dark grey abdomen
  • The abdomen is grey and has two pairs of faint white spots
  • A distinct white or cream spot can be seen at the tip of the abdomen just above the spinnerets.
  • The legs are brown or reddish brown in colour.
  • They are slow moving spiders
  • They travel great distances looking for prey
  • Mostly active at night.

Where does a white tail spider live?

 

  • Cool dark areas
  • They often come into houses
  • They are sometimes found in the folds of clothes, towels and shoes.
  • They live beneath bark and rocks
  • In leaf litter
  • Logs
  • Detritus in bush
  • Gardens
  • Houses

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Spider Pest Control Sydney Mouse Spider

There are 11 known species of mouse spider in Australia. They are closely related to the trapdoor and the Sydney funnel web spider. Mouse spiders should be considered dangerous and treated with caution as they can be aggressive and will bite if provoked.

 

What does a mouse spider look like?

 

  • Dark brown or black in colour
  • medium to large spiders located at the rear of the abdomen
  • Their size varies between 10-35mm with the male being smaller than the female
  • High, bulbous heads and jaws
  • The carapace is smooth and shiny
  • The eyes are spread across the front of the carapace
  • The spinnerets are short, the last segment domed and button-like
  • Male spiders have long slender pedipalps
  • Male spiders have no mating spurs on the legs
  • Males of some species have distinctive colour markings, but others are black overall

Where can mouse spiders be found?

 

  • Can be found in both coastal and drier habitats throughout Australia
  • Live in burrows in soil covered with a hinged top
  • Large, silk-lined burrows can vary from 20 cm to 55 cm deep
  • They create two surface trapdoors, at right angles to each other
  • Difficult to see as the silk and soil trapdoors merge well with the soil
  • Heavy rain often forces them out of their burrows

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Spider Pest Control Sydney Brown House Spider

Easily mistaken for the red back spider as it has a similar body shape and webbing. They are often be found in dark places inside your home, externally commonly found in sheds, under empty plant pots or among general rubbish.

 What does the brown house spider look like?

 

  • The female can grow up to 1.2cm and the male being slightly smaller
  • Mottled cream to brown in colour
  • The legs are reddish brown and are shiny and thin
  • Legs can span up to 25mm
  • Spider but does not inflict a dangerous bite.
  • Web may include a curled leaf as a retreat for the spider.

Where can the brown house spider be found?

 

  • Builds untidy, tangled webs
  • Webs can be found on walls, under eaves, around garage doors and among leaves on trees and shrubs.
  • Undisturbed dark areas are ideal for this spider
  • In a cupboard signs of a brown house spider could be white specs of spider droppings

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Spider Pest Control Sydney Trap Door Spider

Most trapdoor spiders are misleadingly named, as not all species make a door for their burrows. Their camouflaged entrances are almost undetectable, unless the door is open. Brown Trapdoor Spiders are often mistaken for Funnel-web spiders, but their bites are not dangerous. Local pain and swelling may occur.

 

What does the trap door spider look like?

 

  • Medium to large spider
  • female larger than the male
  • Female size 35mm and the male is 20mm in length
  • The female has a stocky build
  • Short, blunt spinnerets
  • There are often pale bars across the abdomen
  • Dull brown to black in colour
  • Males have boxing glove shaped palps at the front of the head
  • Hairs cover the body and legs

Where does the trapdoor spider live?

 

  • Spends most of the time in their burrows
  • They wait for food by the front of their burrows
  • Burrows are lined with silk
  • The burrow can be as long as 25cm and approx. 25mm in width
  • Silk trip lines radiate from the burrow entrance
  • Burrows are used for protection and raising young
  • The burrow is made wider and longer as the spider grows

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Spider Pest Control Sydney St Andrews Cross Spider

Found across Australia and is named because of the silky bluish white cross pattern it creates on its web, like that of the St Andrews Cross on the flag of Scotland.

 

 

What does the St Andrews Cross Spider look like?

 

  • The Female is 10 – 16 mm in body length
  • The male is 3-4mm in body length
  • Females abdomen is banded silver, yellow, red and black with 2 yellow stripes below
  • Sits with its legs in pairs
  • The males are brown and cream coloured
  • The web is a medium-sized orb
  • The spiderlings are cream-coloured

Where does the St Andrews Cross Spider live?

 

  • Can be found on Low shrubby vegetation both during the day and night
  • Suburban gardens
  • Rainforest margins
  • Males build smaller webs close to the female

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How can spiders be controlled?

 

Controlling insect populations inside and around the exterior of your home will help reduce attractiveness of spiders to your house.

A professional barrier treatment, which include treatment to the internal, external, roof cavity and sub floor will help maintain total insect control.

There are steps that you the homeowner can take:

  • Keep garages, attics and basements clean and clutter-free.
  • Seal any cracks or crevices around the home.
  • Inspect items such as boxes of decorations and grocery bags before bringing them indoors
  • Keep gardens neat and tidy
  • Trim back over hanging trees & bushes
  • Keep lawns mowed

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You can count on us that we will provide the confidence and peace of mind that comes from knowing that your home or place of business is protected with Pest Busters Sydney.

For more information or a free quote specially designed to suit your needs call us  on 1300 130 567 or contact us via our website

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Silverfish Pest Control Sydney

SILVERFISH PEST CONTROL

Silverifsh Pest Control SydneyNeed Help with Silverfish ?

 

Silverfish Pest Control Sydney – Silverfish are known for their destructive feeding habits and prefer to  live in warm and moist spaces, like basements, crawl spaces and can often be found in bathrooms or laundries. They can survive in almost any environment and are nocturnal pests that move quickly.

Silverfish have been known to stain the items they hide in such as books, cupboards, stored clothing and wall paper.

What do silverfish look like?

 

Silverfish Pest Control Sydney Silverfish are white to brown-grey or a blue – silvery colour, their bodies are shaped like a teardrop and range in length from 12-19mm. They have 3 long bristles on their rear end.

 

Where can silverfish be found?

 

Silverfish can survive in all climates but they do prefer to live in dark & damp areas such as basements, kitchens, bathrooms & attic spaces. They are attracted to paper goods and damp clothing. Silverfish can be found in stored boxes that are kept in sheds or garages.

What do silverfish feed on?

 

Silverfish like to feed on anything and everything they have been known to feed on paper, clothing and even wall paper. They feed on carbohydrates, sugars and starch. It is suspected that silverfish will also feed on shampoo, glue in books, linen & dead insects. Silverfish have also been found in unopened food packages.

How did Silverfish get into my home?

 

Silverfish are usually introduced to the home by carrying them in either by cardboard boxes or plastic containers which had been stored in infested areas.

They can enter homes through cracks in the foundation, torn fly screens, gaps around doors.

Leaving dirty dishes out in the open will also attract silverfish indoors.

What health issues can silverfish cause?

 

Silverfish have been linked to:

  • Allergies
  • Attract other pests
  • Damage to personal items


 

 


You can count on us that we will provide the confidence and peace of mind that comes from knowing that your home or place of business is protected with Pest Busters Sydney.

For more information or a free quote specially designed to suit your needs call us  on 1300 130 567 or contact us via our website

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Bees and Wasp Removal Sydney

Bee and Wasp Removal Sydney

bee and wasp pest control Sydney

Common bee – Honey bee

European wasp – Killer wasp – Paper wasp – Mud Dauber Wasp

Bee pest control Sydney

Wasp pest control Sydney

Need Help with Bees or Wasps ?

 

Wasps and bees can easily be mistaken for one another because both insects can give painful stings and look very similar with their black and yellow colouring.

Bees mostly attack when provoked, while wasps are naturally more aggressive predators.

Knowing the difference between honey bees and wasps is important to administer proper treatment of stings and to ensure the appropriate pest control is carried out

What are the differences between a bee and a wasp?

 

bee and wasp pest control SydneyWhat does a bee look like?

 

  • Fat little body
  • Round thorax
  • Fuzzy
  • Hairy
  • Robust
  • Flat legs
  • Wide legs
  • Loose stinger
  • geometric Wax hives
  • Less Aggressive
bee and wasp pest control SydneyWhat does a wasp look like?

 

  • Slender body
  • Cylindrical body
  • Fidgeting
  • Smooth body
  • Smooth legs
  • Waxy legs
  • Multiple stinging capabilities
  • Papery nests
  • More aggressive


Bees

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Wasps

 

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Bee and Wasp Removal Sydney

You can count on us that we will provide the confidence and peace of mind that comes from knowing that your home or place of business is protected with Pest Busters Sydney.

For more information or a free quote specially designed to suit your needs call us  on 1300 130 567 or contact us via our website

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Ant Pest Control Sydney

ANT PEST CONTROL

Ant Pest Control SydneyBlack house ant – Bull ant – Carpenter ant –  Coastal Brown ant

Need Help with Ants?

 

Ant pest control Sydney – Ants are a group of small and highly specialised wasp and have one of the most advanced forms of social life among the insect world. They live in colonies that vary in sizes from a few to hundreds of thousands of individuals.  Ants are a unique and superior species that can administer and organise their colony, where each type of ant has a specific role to play.

What do ants eat?

 

Ants eat a variety of substances including insects, sweets, oils, vegetables etc, they carry food back to the nest where they share it among each other. Due to this process of the ants carrying food back to the nest the products Pest Busters Sydney use for ant eradication work so well.

There are many different species of ants in Australia and only a small number of these ant species have become pests in and around homes and offices.

How do ants get into the house?Ant
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Ants travel through unsanitary areas before they end up in your home and are known to carry disease organisms which can cause dysentery, smallpox and even salmonella.

Ants scavenge for food in kitchens, other food handling areas, garbage areas and even dog poo & an ant issue in your home should not be taken lightly.

Do ants bite?

 

There are  species of ants that can sting and bite, some of these stings can even be fatal!

What Ants are common in Sydney?

 

 

Ant Pest Control SydneyBlack House Ant

 

An Australian native which are often found in rural and urban areas. They are often a pest of domestic environments and will build their nest in cracks or gaps, beside pathways. They generally enter the home in search of food.

Like other ant species, they will nest underground and in voids, for e.g. roof voids or wall cavities. They prefer sugary liquids and will tend to also feed on aphids and other bugs on domestic plants to feed off their sweet secretions.

Appearance

  • 5-3mm long
  • Black in colour
  • Nuisance and scavenge in kitchens, garbage and dog excrement
  • Able to spread diseases such as salmonella.
  • Attracted to sweets

Habitat

  • Nest outside against paths, in rockeries and cracks & crevices.
  • Will nest indoors
  • Nests have been found in wall & ceiling cavities, doors & fences
  • Adults will usually run in distinct trails which can assist in finding nests.
  • Black droppings can sometimes be seen on floors, window sills and benches

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Ant Pest Control SydneyCarpenter Ant

 

Carpenter ants are large and are often mistaken for termites, as they prefer to live in rotting and damp wood. They are often found eating at night, so it might not be an ant that you would see during the day, but you may see or hear evidence of their activities late at night. The carpenter ant eats insects, sweets & meat.

Appearance

  • Largest ant found in homes
  • Black to brown in colour
  • Can also be dark brown to brownish orange
  • Mandibles have 5-8 teeth
  • : 2.5mm in length

Habitat

  • Nest in Decaying wood
  • Can be found nesting in soil

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Ant Pest Control SydneyBull Ant

Bull ants are well known in Australia for their aggressive behavior and their powerful stings. Their venom has known to induce an anaphylactic reaction to victims who have allergies to bull ant stings.

They have large eyes and long, slender mandibles. They have super vision which allows them to be able to track and even follow intruders from approx. 1 meter.

Appearance

  • 18-20 mm
  • Often black or red
  • Very aggressive

Habitat

  • Nests outdoors in soil, under logs or under rocks. They also build a unique, extensive tunnel system.
  • Found in bushy areas (they rarely enter buildings)
  • They give a very painful sting.
  • Able to sting repeatedly.
  • Feeds on other insects and honeydew from scale insects or plant nectar.

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Ant Pest Control SydneyCoast Brown Ant

Coastal brown ants often nest between pavers and along pathways and will throw out soils. They can also infest wall cavities, leaving piles of debris at the nest entrance. Nests can become very large.

 

 

Appearance

  • Golden brown to brown in colour
  • Two raised nodes on pedicel.
  • Sting present
  • Waist is 2 jointed.
  • : 1.5 – 2.5mm
  • Soldier has enlarged darkened head

Habitat

  • Infests houses
  • stores and gardens
  • Eat sugar to cheese, meat & bread
  • They prefer to feed on fatty foods

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What are the signs of an active ant infestation?

Ant pest control Sydney

  • Live ants
  • Ant trails either inside or outside your home.
  • Small heaps of dirt in the lawn or in the areas between footpaths
How are ants treated?

 

Pest Busters Sydney uses a product that is specifically designed to eradicate not just the surface ants but the entire nest of ants.

Internally

A low toxic bait is placed in areas where ant trails have been seen. The ants feed from the bait and carry it back with them to the nest which is designed to kill the colony and Queen.

Externally

External ant treatments are conducted with a product called Termidor. The benefit of this product is that as ants cannot detect that the spray is an insecticide they carry it back to the nest where the chemical is transferred among the other ants in the colony which in turn eradicates the entire nest of ants.

How can ants be prevented?

 

Ants usually come inside your home or business looking for food. They are attracted to sweet and sticky substances.

Internally

  • Clean up spills and food crumbs
  • Empty rubbish bins
  • Feed pets outside and wash their feed dishes daily
  • Store food in pest-proof containers
  • Rinse out jars and containers before placing them in rubbish/recycling bins

Externally

  • Keep trees and shrubs near your house trimmed
  • clear gutters and storm drains
  • Look out for new ant mounds or nests around your home
  • Keep garbage bags sealed
  • Keep the lid of the garbage bin closed
  • Seal around doors and windows where ants could enter

Ant Pest Control Sydney

You can count on us for ant pest control in Sydney that we will provide the confidence and peace of mind that comes from knowing that your home or place of business is protected with Pest Busters Sydney.

For more information or a free quote specially designed to suit your needs call us on 1300 130 567 or contact us via our website

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