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house flies
The most common flies to annoy us while we’re trying to enjoy ourselves outside or inside the home, are the house fly and blow fly. They can also carry germs causing issues such as Salmonella and E. coli, viruses, and parasites.
To reduce their numbers it’s important to reduce their breeding grounds, so things you can do around the home include:
Cleaning regularly, such as removing rubbish, organics and animal droppings,
making sure rubbish bins have a tight lid,
picking up dropped fruit from trees and removing any rotting vegetables into sealed bags and disposing of them,
making sure your fly mesh on windows is intact,
covering septic tank openings with fly mesh.
If you’re having trouble keeping fly numbers down, IPS can provide spraying services to help. Contact us so we can come over to assess the problem areas and find solutions that will work for you.
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mosquitoes
Did you know there are 32 common mosquito species in South Australia and not only are they a nuisance with their itchy bites, but they can also carry and spread diseases. So it’s imperative to reduce their numbers around your home if you can.
Things you can do include:
Cover open holes in rainwater and septic tanks with fly mesh,
empty pot plant saucers of excess water,
cover old tyres left outside with a tarp so water cant pool inside,
clean and replenish dog water bowls regularly,
leave watering cans and buckets completely empty when left outside,
if you have an outside pond, make sure to keep it stocked with fish so they can eat the mosquito larvae.
If you’re having trouble keeping fly numbers down, IPS can provide spraying services to help. Contact us so we can come over to assess the problem areas and find solutions that will work for you.
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bees
Did you know that Australia has over 1700 species of native bees and only 11 of these species don’t carry a stinger! That’s a lot of different ways to get stung.
You might have a bee hive problem if you start hearing a persistent and unending buzzing noise in one area in your house. You’ll notice more bees in your yard or home than usual or find small holes in and around your property.
IPS can provide spraying services to help with bee removal depending on the species of bee. Contact us so we can come over to assess the problem areas and find solutions that will work for you.
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wasps
While bees can pack a sting, it’s no secret that wasps can be aggressive and persistent in their defences.
Australia is home to a few key wasp species that can often cause concerns for households. The main species are Asian Paper Wasps, Native Paper Wasps, European Wasps and Mud Dauber Wasps.
You’ll know if you have a wasp infestation in much the same way as a bee infestation; constant buzzing, increased wasp activity, and the appearance of small, wasp sized holes on the outside of the house.
IPS can provide spraying services to help with wasp removal depending on the species of bee. Contact us so we can come over to assess the problem areas and find solutions that will work for you.
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drain flies
Drain f lies (often mistaken for fruit flies) are common in Australian households and love hovering around blocked drains, stagnant water and food waste.
They can be annoying and have potential to spread disease. But IPS can help you to eradicate these pests with spraying services . Contact us so we can come over to assess the problem areas and find solutions that will work for you.
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vinegar flies
Vinegar flies (often referred to as fruit flies) are common in Australian households and love hovering around your kitchen feasting on old food scraps.
They can be annoying and spread disease. But IPS can help you to eradicate these pests with spraying services . Contact us so we can come over to assess the problem areas and find solutions that will work for you.
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