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What’s that you just spotted out of the corner of your eye? Was it just a baby fly? Perhaps a flying ant? Time to get out that can of fly spray. But what if it’s a flying termite? Is it a sign of a termite infestation? Is it time to panic?

Most people have heard horror stories about the thousands of dollars damage termites can do to your valuable home or asset. But few know what to look for when it comes to signs of a termite infestation. If you have spotted termites with wings around your property, you do have a potentially serious issue. That’s why we put together a list of do’s and don’ts when it comes to dealing with that oh-so-worrying of sights: termites with wings.

Find out more here:

https://www.cannonpestmanagement.com.au/dos-donts-flying-termites/

When you want your little one to pop off to sleep with a hug and a giggle, you always remember to warn them: ‘Sleep tight – don’t let the bed bugs bite!” As ever, the back story is always fascinating. ‘Sleep tight’ is a reference to the way 1800s mattresses sat on beds comprised of woven rope that often had to be re-tightened for a sound slumber. As for the bed bugs, the risk was real – as the tiny little critters just loved those old mattresses stuffed with straw and delicious corn husks. But even today, knowing how to get rid of bed bugs is something you should know.

Why’s that? Because across Australia, but especially in Victoria, bed bugs are still a problem. According to the Victorian government, the problem has gotten a lot worse over the last few years as blood-sucking bed bugs slowly evolved and became more resistant to modern insecticides. The big problem is that their favourite beverage is human blood – and their tiny jaws are more than powerful enough to penetrate our skin.

Find out more here:

https://www.cannonpestmanagement.com.au/how-to-get-rid-of-bed-bugs/

If you’re one of those few people who think ‘big deal’ when they see a cockroach scurrying across the floor or some cockroach eggs in the back of a cupboard, then think again. Thankfully, most people feel fear and repulsion when they see a cockie, and that instinct is correct. They don’t just reflect terribly on your home or business, cockroaches also:

• Contaminate your food, expelling bacteria as they go.
• Reproduce at an astonishing rate – we’re talking hundreds and even tens of thousands of additional cockroaches per female and her offspring.
• Endanger your brand from the customer point of view, and your business from a regulatory perspective – especially if you’re in the food/hospitality game.
• Spread diseases through their faeces and saliva (through cockroach bites), including terrifying pathogens like salmonella, listeria and campylobacter.

Find out more here:

https://www.cannonpestmanagement.com.au/identify-cockroach-eggs/