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Other Pests
Other Pest Control Melbourne
Other Pests
Silverfish
Silverfish are agile, nocturnal insect that do not like light, they are usually found in dark undisturbed places, their inability to climb smooth surfaces often results in them being trapped in bathtubs and basins.
Silverfish prefer starchy materials so they feed on photographs, books, cottons, linens and even wallpaper any type of glue is attractive silverfish.
Earwigs
Earwigs are ground dwellers and are usually found under moist timbers that are stored in dark places. Earwigs cause damage to foliage, flowers and various crops and their pincers cause little or no harm to humans.
Earwigs are abundant and are found in many parts of the world, they feed on decaying vegetable matter.
Even though earwigs are not dangerous to humans they still cause a scare, when encountered.
Wasps
Wasps if disturbed can sting several times, the sting is extremely painful so they are considered a dangerous pest, especially around children.
Wasps are scavengers and can be attracted to pet food if left outside, they can also be drawn to human food and drink especially while your barbecuing in the warmer seasons. If a wasp nest is located, keep your distance and contact a professional
Stored Product Pests
Stored product pests such as weevils, mite, grain beetles, meal worms, meal moths or pantry moths as they are sometimes called are a huge problem to the stored food industry, once a product is infested there is no salvaging, it has to be destroyed.
Beetle activity is often evident by the small round exit holes in packaging made by the adult pests, there may also be evidence of mould.
It is extremely important when purchasing packaged food that it's sealed in an airtight container, to prevent any pests from penetrating the packaging.
Carpet Beetle
Carpet beetle leave droppings that resemble course sand, hygiene plays an important role in the prevention of carpet beetle, regular vacuuming and cleaning of carpets, rugs and soft furnishing especially corners and crevices and areas covered by furniture.
Any cut flowers brought into the property should be checked for carpet beetle.
Seeing damaged materials, sand like droppings, bristly cast skins and live larvae most often confirms carpet beetle activity.
Fleas
A flea infestation in and around a property can cause varying degrees of irritation to the residents, flea bites occur around the ankles and lower legs, causing red spotting and irritation.
The infestation can become widespread if not treated by a professional, control may be difficult to achieve without the co-operation of the occupants, as effective flea control relies on both the pest controller and the client to ensure that the environment is made less conducive to fleas.
Possums
Possums are encountered usually where there a trees, but enter roof voids when their natural nesting places have been removed, they enter through broken tiles, damaged eaves or displaced ridge capping.
Once in the roof they urinate, defecate and make loud noises, leaving large stains on plaster ceilings and cause odours.
A professional pest controller is required to trap and remove the possum, where repairs should be made to stop possums from re-entering.