Parents – How Much Do Your Kids Know About Preventing Cockroach Infestation Before Moving Into Their Student Accommodation?
Seeing your children leave the house for University is a proud and sometimes bitter-sweet moment for any parent. There’s a lot of packing and preparation to be done; a lot of last-minute advice to give. Are they ready to manage homes of their own? Compose grocery lists? Keep a regular cleaning schedule? Do they know […]
Why Pest Control Services Are Essential in Porirua, Kapiti, and Palmerston North
Porirua, Kapiti, and Palmerston North’s mix of coastal, urban, and rural environments make them hotspots for common household pests like rodents, ants, and cockroaches. Left unchecked, these pests can cause property damage and pose health risks. That’s why professional pest control services in Porirua, Kapiti, and Palmerston North are essential for homeowners and businesses. In […]
Why DIY Wasp Nest Removal is Dangerous: Expert Advice from The Pestman
Handling wasp nests can be dangerous, as demonstrated by a recent incident in Otamatea, where a homeowner’s DIY attempt to burn out a wasp nest led to a fire. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the event highlights the risks associated with taking pest control into your own hands. At The Pestman, we’ve seen firsthand […]
What to look for when choosing a Pest Control Company
Outside of building or house inspection companies who are engaged only when a property is being bought or sold, there aren’t many if any industries where professionals get up close and personal with what’s happening inside and outside your home. That’s a big privilege and responsibility and not one we take lightly when carrying out […]
The importance of Pest Service Records
Commercial food operators will know the importance of pest control service records within the NZ food standards regulatory environment and just as importantly the ability to produce or refer to them at any time. In fact any NZ business small or large should be able to draw on pest control service records not just for […]
Rodent Control In University Residences – Promoting Healthy Environments For Living And Learning
As the prime of the pandemic wears off and life starts returning to a new version of normal, it’s also time for students in university flatting and dormitories to adjust to new rules and regulations. With hybrid learning models now in full effect, students are likely to be spending more time in their rental units. […]
Fly Control
What do you call a fly without wings? A walk, of course. They’d be so much easier to control if they could only walk and not fly but then we’d lose that satisfying thwack with a rolled-up newspaper, magazine, book or shoe as we manically compete in something akin to the Fly Olympics in our […]
Keep Your Home Cockroach Free This Winter – Cockroach Control Tips From The Pest Man
As the winter weather draws in, you might expect to see fewer insects out and about. Most insects prefer warmer weather and are seasonally more active during spring, summer and early autumn. But don’t be surprised if you turn on the kitchen light during the dead of winter and see cockroaches darting off in all […]
Restoring The Balance On Disproportionately Dense Seasonal Wasp Populations
Each wasp colony has the same hierarchy; an egg-laying queen, sterile female workers, and male drones and workers. A wasp colony’s cycle begins in the early spring, concludes in winter, and may continue through several seasons. The colony’s entire life cycle begins with the birth of a new queen and ends with her death. The […]
Climate Change And The Kiwi Backyard. The Cause, Effect And Solution For Cockroach Outbreaks
Summer this year has seen some record highs in heat and humidity around New Zealand. With rising temperatures, many Kiwis, particularly in the Manawatū-Whanganui and Wellington regions, are seeing a rise in numbers of flies, mozzies and cockroaches in their homes and around their properties. There are three common cockroach species found in Kiwi homes […]