Often, we think of pests as merely annoying creatures that invade our homes and gardens or get in the way during a BBQ lunch. However, the truth is that many pests can pose significant health risks to humans and pets. Let's delve into some of the most common pests and the diseases they can transmit, reactions or conditions they can exasperate.

Termites are notorious for their destructive abilities, quietly munching away at the heart of your home while remaining hidden from sight (cheeky little buggers).

Termites – also known as white ants, are a constant threat to Brisbane homeowners. Often, they will sneak into homes unnoticed and cause thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage before they’re detected. Here at Abolish Termite and Pest Management, we understand the worry and disruption a termite infestation can cause Brisbane homeowners. That’s why we created this guide to help equip you with the knowledge to tackle these silent destroyers, from understanding their behaviour to exploring treatment options and preventative measures you can take to ensure your home stays safe and termite-free.

Rats are always unwelcome guests if they enter your house, but finding out they’re making a home in your ceiling can be particularly unsettling. Not only will those noisy buggers keep you up at night with their scratching and bumping, but they also carry with them a range of health risks to you, your family, your home and your pets.

White ants – also called termites, are tiny terrors that can wreak havoc on your home's foundation and wallet if they’re not found and treated quickly. But before you panic, let's demystify these awful creepy crawlies and outline some helpful information about preventing them from becoming unwanted house guests in your home.

If you live in Brisbane, then you’re no stranger to the challenges posed by white ant infestations. Homeowners across the city face legitimate concerns regarding these relentless pests, and because of that, it's essential to explore the things you will need to consider when deciding if to have a pest inspection completed on your property by a professional pest control company.

Everyone knows bees are essential pollinators for our ecosystem and help flowers turn into fruit and pollen into honey, but a bee infestation in your walls can be quite a challenging and potentially dangerous situation if not dealt with properly.

There’s nothing worse than getting in your car and the engine won’t turn over. The battery seems OK? There’s nothing you can see in the engine bay that looks out of place, but then you see it. Nibble and chew marks on your wires. Bloody rats!

Cockroaches are one of the most common pests that our customers find in their homes and buildings. They’re known for being fast, adaptable, incredibly resilient and just all round a big old bowl of ewww.

Nobody likes pests such as rodents, insects, or other unwanted animals in their homes and businesses. Not only can they cause significant damage to homes and businesses, but they can also carry disease and cause allergic reactions in many people.

Having recently come out the other end of a worldwide pandemic, it’s little wonder more and more people are hyper-aware and hyper-vigilant of the spectrum of different pathogens and bacteria that can potentially make us sick.

Believe it or not, there’s a native Australian carpet beetle that will frequently make its way into homes and cause damage to carpets, rugs and mats throughout the house. It’s part of the Dermestidae family of insects, and it’s actually their larvae that hide away in sneaky, dark places and munch on your mats, rugs and carpet.

You’re outside enjoying your morning coffee when you hear it. A humming, buzzing sound that starts off quiet, but as you notice, it gets louder and louder. Then you see them buzzing and flying in all their yellow and black glory. Bees. Lots of them.

If you’ve ever been inside a termite-infested home, it’s not a pretty sight. There can be damage all throughout the home and the worst thing is, many customers don’t even know it’s happening until it becomes a very large, very expensive issue. Termites can be the silent killers of homes because if you’re not looking out for signs of them entering your home, they can find their way in and eat your home from the inside out.

We’ve all heard the horror stories. Chomping sounds in the middle of the night. Walls that fall apart or collapse. Tens, even hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage to a house you call home. The main character in the centre of this terror inducing tale is of course the humble termite.

Many people don’t like bugs and for good reason. A lot of bugs and pests that you find around your home can actually be harmful not only to yourself, but your kids, your pets and your household items.

It’s no surprise that many Australians want to live near the beach. Our beaches are some of the best in the world. Combine that with breezy, lazy summers in the sand, swimming and cool drinks at sunset and it’s little wonder why more than 85% of us live within 50kms of a beach. 

North Lakes is located approximately 26 kilometres from the city of Brisbane and is one of the quickest growing suburbs on the northside. Home to over 20,000 residents, it’s parks and lakes are a haven for both humans and all types of wildlife, including pests.

In Brisbane, we are lucky to be surrounded by many weird and wonderful animals; however, there is one pest most would happily avoid, the spider. 

In our mild Brisbane winters, the average temperature sits at a high of 21 degrees and creeps down to a frosty 12 degree low. This leads many animals to look for a warm, snug and safe place to inhabit during these colder months. Homes in Brisbane make the perfect hiding spot for rodents as they have shelter, insulation and food so various species of rats and mice will happily occupy your home in these cooler months.

No matter what part of Brisbane you live in or how tidy you keep your home or your backyard, you’re likely to experience rodents getting into your home at some point. 

Small, capable and able to squeeze through even the tiniest of spaces, rats and mice have been plaguing humans for thousands of years (cats were a treasured animal in ancient Egypt for their ability to keep rodents at bay).

If you’ve lived in Brisbane for any length of time you will know we get our fair share of summer storms (which usually hit around school pick up time!) and we can have very wet summers. 

If you’re wondering how rain affects pests, we’re here to talk about the different types of pests you might encounter after a lot of rain, along with if the rain will impact your pest control or not.

Since humans have come down from the trees and found lodgings in caves, then huts and now homes, we’ve had to put up with insects making their way into the areas we live and places we sleep, eat and play. 

Many insects like mosquitoes or cockroaches are pretty easy to spot. Others are a little more sneaky. Carpet beetles could easily be added to the sneaky list as many people will find holes in clothes or fabric and automatically assume moths have eaten away at their favourite shirt or pair of pants. This isn’t always the case. Sometimes, carpet beetles are to blame. 

Australia’s major capital cities like Sydney, Melbourne and our own hometown of Brisbane have such a wonderful and diverse range of animals, insects and wildlife, people from all over the world travel thousands of kilometres to see them. Whilst our kookaburras and wombats are super cute, there are some pests we all want to avoid having in our homes.

There’s nothing worse than rolling out the BBQ, putting some drinks on ice, preparing a succulent meal and sitting down to a plate full of food and flies whilst shooing away other bugs and mosquitoes. It’s even worse when you get home from a long day at work, only to sit on your couch to relax and have bugs and insects flying around your lounge room. 

With the current government restrictions in place and many people isolating at home, we’re all in the kitchen a lot more than usual. One of the great things about having kids at home is they get to try new things, like cooking in the kitchen. Also, one of the difficult things about having kids at home is they are cooking in the kitchen! 

Brisbane winters are mild at best. Yes, we get the odd temps that drop below 10℃ but overall our winters are pretty mild by global standards. This being the case, it doesn’t get quite cold enough to kill off any bugs, rodents, insects or pests from entering and invading your home in the winter months. 

There are definitely types of pests we see more of in colder months and this article is going to list some of the bugs and pests you can expect to see in Brisbane during winter. 

If you’ve heard the scuffling of mice in your walls in the middle of the night, you know how infuriating it can be not only to get a bad night’s sleep because of these pests but that you have tiny, furry invaders in your home. Yes, some people think they’re cute, but if they bring in filth and disease into your home along with chewing wires, causing mess and generally being a pest, they’re less than cute.

Everyone knows that if you see one termite, there’s more lurking around somewhere near or in your home and if left unattended, these small, seemingly innocuous insects can do thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage.

We all want to make sure our kids, pets and ourselves are safe from pests and nasties that can potentially make their way into our homes. But how do you know when there are pests that you can take care of yourself and when to call in a professional pest control company like us?

Coming into the colder months we see some pests on the move and others almost disappear. What can you expect when old man winter is nipping at the heals of Autumn in terms of pest movements and what you may see in and around your home or place of business.

We get it – bills are due, food, petrol and the cost of living is getting more and more expensive and the kids want a new pair of shoes (kids shoes seem to be needed every other month, right?) so you’re probably asking yourself “do I really need to get a pest control?” or “do pest control treatments actually work?”.

If you’re anything like us your pets are just a smaller, furrier member of the family and you would hate to think there’s something you might do that could potentially put them in harm's way.

If you’ve ever had termites on your property, you know the damage they can do and just how pervasive they can be and how much damage can be done before they’re even picked up. That’s why it’s important to know at least some rudimentary information about them.

It may start off as a feeling that something isn’t quite right. Perhaps you’ve heard something in the walls at night time. Not enough sound to make you worry, but something. A strange sound that you’ve never heard before but it doesn’t sound like possums or rodents so you put it out of your mind.

If you’ve ever had mice, rats or rodents in your home you know how horrible it feels to wake up in the morning and find droppings all over your benches and floor, bite marks and nibbles out of food or fruit placed on benches and gnaw marks on containers and boxes in your cupboards and shelves.

We’ve all seen them. Brown, crawling and just yuck. Cockroaches are one of those bugs that no one wants in their home. They’re creepy and crawly and pop out in unexpected places, but how do you know if you have a cockroach problem in your home and what are some of the signs that you have cockroaches in the house?

Many of us living in Brisbane will have seen silverfish in our home before. If you haven’t actually seen silverfish themselves, it’s likely you’ve seen evidence of them in your house, shed or garage. You might have even seen evidence without even knowing it!

Termites. We all know they can do monumental damage to homes and cause thousands or even ten of thousands of dollars in damage, but how many of us know what the signs of termite damage are or even how to identify a termite if we saw one?

If you’ve ever had termites in your home, know someone who’s had them or heard the horror stories about homes being eaten from the inside out, we don’t blame you for doing a little research on the internet about the best termite protection options.

If you’re new to Brisbane or have just moved to the northside you might be wondering to yourself, ‘what types of insects and pests are found in Brisbane?’. Well wonder no more. We’re going to break it down for you and give you a list of pests, insects, rodents, bugs, beetles and creepy crawlies that you might see in and around Brisbane.

Nobody likes to think there might be termites in their home doing untold amounts of damage that could end up costing thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of dollars.