Tag: Pest Management

Thatch roof with pests
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Thatch Pests 101

What are thatch pests? Thatch pests are insects that thrive in the layer of dead grass, roots, and organic matter known as thatch. Thatch roofs

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Managing pests in springtime

Who doesn’t love springtime?  The days are becoming longer, the mornings warmer and our gardens are coming back to life! In the warmer months, all

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Ticks

Most of us in South Africa have come into contact with these 4-legged creatures at one point in our lives. Whether found on a beloved

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Pests: The Impact of Birds

Pest birds (e.g. starlings, doves, pigeons, seagulls) are a significant health risk to humans. They carry harmful diseases, insects, and parasites. Not only this, but

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Know your pests this Autumn.

It is a common misconception that all pests hibernate and disappear in late autumn and winter months. Although pest activity is somewhat lower than in

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Pest Mythbusters

We all believe that we need to use cheese in our mouse trap because that is what cartoons have taught us, but is that really