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5 Winter Pests To Prepare For

May 12, 2020
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Keep winter pests away. Preparing early for changing seasonal conditions will make keeping your home pest-free that much easier. Learn how to keep winter pests away. 1. Mice and rats Mice and rats are warm blooded animals. That means they will seek out places of warmth and shelter that have food. Unfortunately, your home fits…

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How to protect your home from fleas and ticks

May 11, 2020
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Keep fleas and ticks away from your home. Here are our top tips for keeping fleas and ticks out of your home. 1. Treat your pets When they bite, ticks can spread diseases that are fatal to cats and dogs. As such, you should regularly comb and provide year-round flea and tick protection for your…

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Health Impact Of An Unclean Home

May 10, 2020
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The negative impacts of an unclean home. Cleaning is a chore but if it’s avoided, it can lead to big consequences – impacting your health and happiness. Here are the most common impacts of an unclean home. 1. Hayfever and allergies Hay fever can be triggered by pollen, dust mites and spores. Allergens such as…

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4 Ways to Get Rid of Silverfish

May 9, 2020
Get rid of silverfish

Learn how to keep out silverfish Silverfish are unpleasant pests that can infest the home and cause allergy recations and ruin property. Here are our top tips to get rid of silverfish in your home. 1. Keep food sealed away When dealing with pests, prevention is always the best method of treatment. Keep easy to…

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Tips For Building and Pest Inspectors During Coronavirus

May 8, 2020
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COVID-19 and Building and Pest Inspections The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown restrictions have been difficult, not least for those who work as tradespeople. Here is our list of tips for building and pest inspectors during this difficult time. 1. Keep to date with current rules One of the most important coronavirus tips we can…

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4 Ways to Remove Rats From Your Home

May 6, 2020
Get rid of rats

How to remove rats Rats are carriers of disease, can eat your food and damage your home. Here’s how to remove rats as quickly as possible. 1. Get a cat One way to help get rid of rats and mice is to get a housecat. Cats are carnivores and love to hunt wild prey, such…

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Brisbane Property Market and Coronavirus

May 6, 2020
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How is COVID-19 effecting the property market in Brisbane? If you’re looking to buy or sell, you likely want to know more about the property market and coronavirus. The short term negatives In the immediate future, times will be tough for anyone involved in the property market. Because of the economic recession, a massive spike…

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Annual Termite Inspection Cost

Apr 29, 2020
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 How much does a termite inspection cost? Annual termite inspections are a necessary part of protecting your home but some people delay gettting an inspection due to the cost. However, the cost of undetected termite damage far outweights the cost of an inspection. Termite inspection information Australian Standards recommends every Australian home should get a…

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5 Ways To Remove Cockroaches From Your Home

Apr 26, 2020
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Get rid of cockroaches for good. Cockroaches are among the most common and bothersome pests that you will ever find around your home. You’ll want to remove cockroaches as soon as possible as not only are they disgusting but they can also contaminate food and spread bacteria. 1. Make sure your home is clean The…

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4 Tips For A Clean Home

Apr 26, 2020
Keep pests away. Have a clean home.

Keep pests away with a clean home. Learn how to keep your home consistently clean with our top tips. 1. Purge the cutter The first thing you should do if you have a messy or cluttered house is get rid of unused items. These take up vital space. It has been said that we only…

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How To Recover From Termite Damage

Apr 25, 2020
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What to do if you have termite damage. Have you got termite damage in your home? Learn what to do next here. Can my home recover from termite damage? In short, yes. It is rare that termites will cause enough damage that the house is completely beyond repair. It would take years for an infestation…

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Real Estate and Coronavirus

Apr 24, 2020
Building and Pest Inspection in Brisbane

How COVID-19 is effecting the real estate market. COVID-19 has effected nearly ever industry – including the real estate market. Here’s the latest when it comes to real estate and coronavirus. The current situation The real estate industry is fortunate as compared to other industries, as it has not had to fully shut down. Similarly,…

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