Keep unwanted pests away this Winter

A warm fire is so inviting! But don’t make your home too inviting for rodents by following these tips:

Clean up any pet food or scraps

Trim any trees that may be around the guttering or roof

Block any potential entry holes into the home; including behind appliances and in cupboards

Follow this link for further information on what to look and more helpful tips

Procare also provide effective insect control and carpet/upholstery steam cleaning services for both commercial and residential premises. Call our friendly team for more information.

 

 

 

How to prevent pests

How to prevent pests…Top tip: Ensure outside bins have a tight fitting lid to prevent pests in your property and garden. We can even treat your rubbish bins to keep them fly/fly larvae, spider and ant free throughout the year.

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/residents-fighting-back-after-rats-run-rampant-in-christchurch-s-port-hills-filthy-little-fellows

It’s still cold out and just like Christchurch, rats have had their fair share of activity across Auckland. Be vigilant and clear rubbish, pet food, food waste etc. Give us a call if you think you are overrun!

Top Tip for Cockroach Control

Cockroaches are hardy insects!

TOP TIPS for prevention:

A clean house – especially the kitchen – is key to cockroach prevention and control.

Don’t let dishes pile up or leave food spillages on the floor or around appliances. Clean any food immediately so cockroaches and other pests have nothing to feed on.

Cockroaches are drawn to warm areas, eg behind dishwashers/fridges so keep these areas clean also.

Contact a professional if you suspect an infestation.

 

Top Tip for Rodent Control

Rodent Control

Rodents are seeking shelter from the cold and our warm homes are cosy for them!

TOP TIPS: Store any firewood at least 5m away from your home

Seal cracks and holes around the home to prevent rodents entering

Keep storage sheds and garages clear and organised – rodents love hiding in clutter, store boxes off the floor

Contact a professional if you suspect an infestation

 

Winter is here!

Winter has well and truly arrived….make sure rats and mice don’t arrive at your house this season. It’s a good time to clear gardens and outdoor areas of debris. Less clutter, less places to hide!

Prepare for a Rat Plague

http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2018/04/prepare-for-rat-plague-as-numbers-explode-across-new-zealand.html

We are certainly finding this news article to be true! After a warm and dry summer rodents have exploded in numbers and are beginning to move inside for winter. Call the professionals at Procare to protect your home and find some helpful tips on what to look for and how to minimise problems here

Image of flies on a spring flower

It’s nearly summer … but also fly season!

A few handy tips to minimise flies…

Always cover food and remove food scraps, keep rubbish bins tightly covered, fit fly mesh over windows and clean up after any pets.
For an effective fly control service book now to keep these annoying pests away!