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    Pestico Knowledge Library

    Know the Pest.
    Control the Problem.

    Learn how common household and commercial pests behave, where they hide, how to identify signs of activity and what practical control measures can help.

    Ants Bed Bugs Cockroaches Flies Mosquitoes Rodents
    Before you treat

    Identification comes first.

    Different pests behave differently. Understanding where they live, what attracts them and the signs they leave behind can help you identify the problem earlier and choose the right control approach.

    Need professional help? If you have an active infestation or are unsure what you're dealing with, explore Pestico's services and request the appropriate treatment or inspection.
    Ant
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    Ants

    Facts, Identification & Control

    Ant control can be difficult, but understanding ant behaviour can help explain why infestations can become a problem at home or work.

    • Entry: Ants can enter through very small cracks while seeking water and sweet or greasy food substances in kitchens, pantries and storerooms.
    • Odour trails: Ants can leave chemical pheromone trails that help other ants follow a route to a food source.
    • Nesting sites: Ants may nest in lawns, walls, stumps and other areas in and around a property.
    • Colony size: Colonies can become very large, and some colonies may relocate when disturbed.
    • Colony life: Worker ants and queens can live for extended periods, depending on the species.
    • DIY control: Killing visible ants may not address the colony. Effective control generally needs to target the source and nesting areas.
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    Bed bug
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    Bed Bugs

    Identification

    Bed bugs are flat, reddish-brown, oval insects typically around 4–5 mm long. They can become swollen and reddish after feeding.

    Behaviour, Diet & Habits

    Bed bugs feed on blood and are commonly more active at night. They can hide in mattress seams, furniture, cracks and crevices, behind baseboards, around electrical outlet plates and in picture frames. They may also be transported in luggage and personal belongings.

    Signs of an Infestation

    1. Seeing live or dead bugs.
    2. Cast skins left behind as immature bugs develop.
    3. Dark faecal spotting or stains around hiding places.
    4. Bites may indicate activity, although bites alone do not confirm a bed bug infestation.

    Reproduction & Bites

    Female bed bugs can lay multiple eggs during their lifetime, and infestations can persist when suitable food and hiding conditions remain available.

    Bites can have different causes. Identification should be based on the presence of additional signs rather than bites alone.
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    Cockroaches

    Cockroaches are commonly associated with kitchens, bathrooms, moisture and food sources. Identification helps determine the right control approach.

    German Cockroach

    • Adults are about 1/2–5/8 inch long.
    • Golden or light brown with two dark stripes on the pronotum.
    • Droppings can resemble pepper.
    • Commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms where moisture is available.

    American Cockroach

    • Large cockroach with reddish-brown colouring and distinctive markings.
    • Associated with drains, sewer systems and wet areas.
    • Can enter buildings through openings and service routes.

    Oriental Cockroach

    • Dark brown to black and relatively broad-bodied.
    • Often associated with damp areas, basements and sewer systems.
    • Moisture management and exclusion can support control.

    4-Step Control Approach

    Deny EntryReduce access through cracks, gaps and openings.
    Deny FoodRemove food sources and maintain good sanitation.
    Deny ShelterReduce hiding places and harbourage.

    Professional control may involve a combination of inspection, targeted baiting, residual treatment, crack-and-crevice treatment and other appropriate methods.

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    Flies

    Facts, Identification & Control

    Flies can carry microorganisms and can contaminate food-contact surfaces. Good sanitation, accurate identification and source control are important parts of fly management.

    • Fly species have different life cycles and breeding preferences.
    • Flies can move between waste, drains, food and other surfaces, creating contamination concerns.
    • Garbage, organic waste, moisture and exposed food can support fly activity.
    • Keeping waste containers clean and covered can help reduce attraction.
    • Doors, windows and vents can be screened where appropriate to reduce entry.
    Effective fly management usually starts with sanitation and source reduction, followed by targeted professional control where required.
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    Mosquitoes

    Mosquitoes can be a nuisance and some species are capable of transmitting disease. Understanding breeding habitats and biting behaviour is important for control.

    Aedes Mosquitoes

    • Adults commonly have black-and-white markings.
    • Often associated with water-filled containers and man-made breeding sites.
    • Biting activity can increase around changes in light intensity, including morning and evening.
    • Can fly relatively short distances compared with some other mosquito species.

    Anopheles Mosquitoes

    • Adults can have pale and dark markings and distinctive resting behaviour.
    • Different species prefer different water habitats.
    • Some species are active at night.
    • Anopheles mosquitoes include important malaria vectors.

    Culex Mosquitoes

    • Often associated with stagnant or polluted water depending on species.
    • Many species are primarily active around dusk and night.
    • Some Culex species are important vectors of diseases such as Japanese encephalitis.

    Lifecycle

    Mosquitoes undergo complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Removing standing water and reducing breeding opportunities is an important part of mosquito management.

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    Rodents

    Rodent Management Service (RMS)

    Rodents can contaminate food, damage property and create health and hygiene concerns. Effective management starts with inspection and a combination of exclusion, sanitation and control measures.

    Field Rat

    • Heavy-bodied rodent with brown, shaggy fur.
    • Often associated with outdoor burrows and ground-level areas.
    • Can be an effective swimmer and may avoid unfamiliar objects.

    Bandicoot

    • Large rat-like rodent with a robust body.
    • Dark dorsal fur and lighter underside are common characteristics.
    • Has a blunt muzzle and a long, scaly tail.

    Roof Rat

    • Slender-bodied rodent with relatively large ears and a pointed nose.
    • Can inhabit attics, high areas and indoor spaces.
    • Good climber and may nest above ground.

    House Mouse

    • Small, dusty-grey rodent with relatively large ears.
    • Can enter through very small openings.
    • Often associated with stored food, cereals and indoor nesting areas.

    Control

    Start with a thorough inspection. A practical management approach can include denying entry, denying food, denying shelter and controlling active rodents using appropriate traps, stations and other approved methods.

    4-Line Defence System

    Rodent management programmes may use external stations, building-perimeter stations, internal multi-catch traps and targeted traps in false ceilings or known rodent runways. Frequency and placement should be determined by the property and infestation risk.

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