Caroline Springs is currently under siege from mice. That’s the verdict from Tim Clinnick, the owner of Pest Control Empire. He says, “We’re in Caroline Springs each and every day helping residents and business owners bring the mouse plague under control”. Tim adds, “The open fields close to Caroline Springs are a haven for mice in the warmer months. However, as the colder weather approaches mice seek out shelter and warmth. It’s at this time that we see mice come into our homes in droves”. Read More
There are so many trees in the area so why do possums still decide to live in our roof spaces? This is what so many Mooroolbark residents say when we give them the news that a possum is an invader making so much noise in their roof! We specialise in possum removal Mooroolbark and surrounding suburbs. Call us on 1300 665 573 to possum proof your home now. Read More
We’re the possum removal Ringwood specialists. “It sounds like there’s something thumping around in my roof!” If you’ve recently said this then there’s a strong chance a possum has taken up residence in your roof space. We specialise in possum removal Ringwood and other eastern suburbs areas. Call us on 1300 665 573 to book an inspection of your home. We’ll confirm what’s in the roof and ensure it’s effective removal. Read More
One thing we can all agree on is that we hate pests. Whether it be a mouse in the house or a spider in the shed, we want them gone and we want them gone fast! We specialise in pest removal in all Melbourne suburbs. If you require a pest control service Melbourne then call us now on 1300 665 573. Read More
Pests in and around the home are not only annoying, but they can also cause significant structural damage to your home. Some may even pose a major health risk to you and your family. You can rely on our highly trained pest managers for fast and effective pest control treatment Melbourne. We offer our pest control service to all Melbourne suburbs. We have thousands of satisfied residential and commercial clients. Read More
It’s Springtime and the various birds of Melbourne are looking for somewhere to breed. Birds prefer to be somewhere high up in order to avoid predators such as cats. While you would assume they would nest in trees it seems they far prefer the cosy and secure space in the roof of our homes. We’re great at identifying how birds enter your roof and even better at blocking them out. For fast and effective birds removal or birds control in all Melbourne suburbs simply call us on 1300 665 573. Read More
The white tail spider (or white-tailed spider) is a native Australian spider that has gained a fearsome reputation as a flesh-destroying monster. While this reputation has been proven to be false by numerous studies, it is still a venomous spider nonetheless. We specialise in spider removal, including white tail spider control in all Melbourne suburbs.
What does a White Tail Spider Look Like?
The white tail is distinguishable by a white tip at the base of the abdomen. It has a long slender body, approximately 12mm for males and 18mm for females. It also has dark brown-orange banded legs.
The female white tail is larger than its male counterpart.
How Dangerous is a White Tail Spider?
If you are bitten you will experience local pain at the site of the bite. You may also experience swelling and an itch. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, tiredness, and headache. A thorough study has found that a white tail spider bite will not cause infections or necrotic ulcers. That’s right, they will not cause your flesh to rot!
Where does a White Tail Spiders Live?
These species are what we call a nomadic spider. Rather than spin a web to catch prey, they simply wander around until they find a suitable meal – other spiders! They are active at night and will hide during daylight hours.
In outdoor areas they can be found under:
Rocks;
Leaf litter; &
Garden mulch.
In indoor areas they can be found:
In cracks and crevices;
Under boxes and other stored items;
In the folds of clothes & towels;
Inside shoes; &
Under children’s toys.
How Can I Spider Proof my Home?
The best way to control a spider invasion is to exclude them from entering the home. To exclude spiders you should:
Install fly wire doors and window screens and ensure they are in good condition and tightly sealed;
Fill cracks and crevices inside the home with a suitable space filler;
Ensure that the areas around where pipe penetrations and utility services enter the home are filled with a suitable space filler;
Place weep hole covers into any exposed weep holes; &
Keep the interior of the home clean, remove objects off the floor & dust away any webs.
No matter what physical measures you put into place somehow nature always seems to find a way. That’s where we come in.
How Can a Pest Controller Assist with my Spider Problem?
Spring is the breeding season so spiders are on the lookout for a mate. Your home may be the perfect place for a couple to become romantic and establish a family. (On a side note, the female red back spider will eat its male mate after consummation!)
If you tremble at the thought of an influx of spiders in and around your home then this is what we can do:
Spray of the interior skirting boards and floors with a strong repellent liquid;
Crack and crevice dusting with a strong repellent dust;
Cornice area spraying with a repellent aerosol;
Subfloor / weep holes / roof cavity dusting with a strong repellent dust; &
Spray of the exterior areas including walls, around windows, eaves, fences and gardens with a strong repellent.
The black house spider is the preferred food source of the white tail. Call us to control all spiders on your property NOW!
The products we use will provide fast knock down of resident ants, cockroaches, spiders and other like pests and provide a residual barrier (limited by time) around the home to deter future infestations.
In regard to white tail spiders, it’s best to remove their food source, which we have established to be other spiders. The treatment we offer will eliminate web-spinning spiders and greatly reduce the likelihood of any new ones set up camp anytime soon.
If you require further information or you would like to book a spider removal treatment then simply contact us on 1300 665 573. We specialise in spider control in all Melbourne suburbs. Call TODAY!
Spring has sprung and this means that bee swarming season is upon us. The swarming season typically runs from September through to December and is a natural part of the honey bees’ reproductive cycle. We offer bee removal from all Melbourne suburbs. If the swarm can be collected and relocated to a safer location then that’s exactly what we’ll do.
The onset of warmer days and the abundant supply of nectar and pollen results in a population increase within the bee colony. Many bees suddenly find that they have outgrown their home. This results in the Queen and about half the colony population vacating the colony. When they vacate you’ll often see them all clumped together on a nearby object such as a fence, tree, or shrub. Most swarms occur around midday and they can remain present anywhere from a few hours to 2 days. They are waiting for the scout bees to locate a new site to establish a hive. Read More
Ants can be one of the more difficult pests to control. Tim from Pest Control Empire is experienced in ant control in Melbourne. He says, “Correct identification of the ant species is crucial. For example, black house ants will come and go from one nest, whereas the white-footed house ant will form multiple colonies around a property”. Ants will travel far and wide in search of food and water so a nest may not even be on the property where an infestation is underway. So how do you treat an infestation like this? We specialise in ant pest control in all Melbourne suburbs so read on to find out what we do.
Are you in need of a mouse exterminator in Melbourne? We specialise in the removal of mice from homes and businesses in all Melbourne suburbs. Mice will live in your subfloor, walls, roof cavity and the interior of your home. If mice are in the house they can commonly be found under your sink, behind the refrigerator or dishwasher and even in your pantry. To successfully control a mouse infestation we must work as a team. We will do everything we can to control the outbreak and if you follow our advice your rodent plague will quickly be brought under control.
How to avoid a mouse infestation
Maintain the cleanliness of your home. This includes immediately wiping up food spillages and even removing crumbs from your toaster;
Eat meals at the dining table rather than the living zones to avoid food falling down the sides and back of the couch or chairs;
Never leave dirty dishes in the sink;
Run the dishwasher daily;
Keep garbage in a tightly sealed rubbish bin and empty the contents to the outdoor bin daily;
Store recyclable products outside and away from your home;
If recyclables are stored inside make sure they are thoroughly rinsed and kept in a tightly sealed recycling bin;
Remove clutter including boxes as mice will nest in these areas;
Ensure that all food items (does not include food stored in a can or jar) are stored in the fridge or in tightly sealed plastic containers. This includes fruit, vegetables, chips, lollies, cereal, bread, nuts and dry pet food;
If you have school children inspect their school bags for food items and place any rubbish in the bin;
If you own pets such as a cat or dog ensure that their food bowls are cleaned after every meal & if you own birds sweep up discarded seed.
Have mice invaded your home? Call us for extermination of rodents in Melbourne.
When mice have infiltrated your home we will implement a baiting strategy. Locked bait stations (child and pet tamper proof) will be placed in areas of known activity. We also add bait to the roof cavity & subfloor (if applicable).
Provided all other potential food sources are removed, the resident mice will feed on the bait very quickly.
If you follow our plan you should expect to be mouse free within 7-14 days if not sooner.
