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Introducing a game-changer in fly control: The Alfresco Fly Trap!  

Flies can turn any space into an uncomfortable, unclean environment, and conventional fly traps often come with a few drawbacks—strong odours, unpleasant mess, and unsightly flies. But what if there were a fly trap that addressed all these issues with ease?   We’re excited to introduce our newest solution in fly control: the low-odour, eco-friendly, reusable…

The EnviroSafe Mosquito Larval Trap – tackling mosquito wrigglers in your backyard  

Australia’s warm climate and diverse environment make it a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. Beyond being an annoyance, mosquitoes in Australia can spread diseases like Ross River virus, Japanese encephalitis virus and Barmah Forest virus. While sprays and zappers target adult mosquitoes, more mosquitoes keep emerging to take their place.  The EnviroSafe Mosquito Larval Trap…

Introducing the EnviroSafe Indoor Mosquito Trap 

Introduction  The combination of heat and humidity that is common in summer in many parts of Australia provides perfect conditions for mosquitoes to breed and their populations explode. And when mosquitoes find their way into the home, they can become a real problem, biting the family as they try to relax or sleep. Apart from…

Environmentally Friendly Disposal of EnviroSafe Fly Trap Contents: Tackling Odours 

Introduction  EnviroSafe non-toxic fly traps are a boon for managing pesky flies without resorting to harmful chemicals. Over time, the contents do become a bit smelly, so the proper disposal of their contents is important to maintaining a fresh and odour-free living space. In this article, we delve into the art of eco-friendly disposal, with…

The Butterfly Effect: How a Warm Spring Accelerates Fly Population Growth 

Introduction  As winter fades and the country awakens from its slumber, the arrival of spring brings with it a symphony of life and renewal. And this spring is forecast to be one of the warmest we have seen in a long while!  Among the myriad of creatures that take advantage of the changing seasons, flies…

How to manage European Wasps in your back yard

European Wasps can be difficult to control in residential areas. They build nests underground and forage widely around them, so you may have wasps entering your property, but their source, the nest, may be quite some distance away. If a nest has been identified, it can be destroyed by a trained specialist (get advice from your…

Understanding the Lifecycle of the European Wasp: A Guide to Effective Pest Control 

Introduction  As summer arrives, so do the buzzing nuisances of blowflies and European wasps. While both are attracted to meat and carrion, understanding the lifecycle of the European wasp can help us better manage these pests. The Lifecycle of the European Wasp: The lifecycle of the European wasp consists of several distinct stages, each playing…

What are European Wasps?

The European Wasp, Vespula germanica, is an insect pest that was accidentally introduced into Tasmania in 1959 and has since spread into mainland Australia.  As a species that usually thrives in the cool or temperate conditions in Europe, it has established in South Australia and the eastern states as far north as Maitland in New South Wales.  …

Do you have clothes moths?

Clothes moths are tiny moths that produce larvae which feed on our natural fibre clothes and furnishings. It may seem strange that “clothes moths” are from a family of moths known as “fungus moths”.  However, in the wild, many of the moth species in this family have larvae that feed on fungi, lichens and dead…