- June 4, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
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What Is the Difference Between Carpenter Ants and Termites?
Knowing the common types of pests that can invade your home is a good place to start in preventing them from doing so, or recognizing if they have already. Carpenter ants and termites are often mistaken for each other…. Read more
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SAFEGUARD PEST CONTROL IS NOW HACCP ACCREDITED
- May 20, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
]The HACCP International certification mark proudly endorses many of the world’s leading companies and now Safeguard Pest Control is one of the first local pest control company’s accredited with HACCP certification… Read more
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What Do Termites Look Like?
- May 7, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
What do termites look like? Termites of every species may look similar to the naked eye, but close up, there are distinctive differences for each species and genus. No matter what type of termite you may have in your… Read more
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What Do Termites Eat? The Different Types of Wood Explained
- May 7, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
The longstanding war between man and termites continues to rage on. Studies reveal that Australian homes collectively spend about $1.5 billion AUD annually on repairs and damages stemming from termite infestation…. Read more
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How Much Does it Cost to Get Rid of Bed Bugs?
- May 7, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
They’re undeniably one of the worst menaces that can infest your home. Roaches and wasps are one thing, but hundreds of tiny bugs crawling around your mattress as you sleep? It’s a horrendous problem and… Read more
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7 Common Bed Bug Myths
- April 6, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
The 21st century has brought with it many significant innovations, but it has also brought back an old problem–bed bugs. Bed bugs have been resurging in the past few decades. The reason for this seems to be… Read more
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How to Make Sure Your Pest Control Specialist Will Do a Good Job
- April 6, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
Picture this; you’ve just realised your home is infested with termites. You’re panicked and worried, so you vacate the house, grab your phone and dial the number for the first pest control company you… Read more
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5 Things You Should Do Before Pest Control Arrives
- April 3, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
Australia is a beautiful place to live, except when it comes to pests. Some of the most common pests found in Australian communities include flies, cockroaches, mosquitoes, mites, rate, and bed bugs. These pests… Read more
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Termite Inspection Process – How to Prevent Termites
- April 1, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
Safeguard Pest Control has performed more than 20,000 professional termite inspections on the sunshine coast, so we decided to put together a video to help a homeowner better understand and gain knowledge of what… Read more
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We’re Open – Coronavirus update – A Message to Customers
- March 30, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
The current situation with Covid-19 is constantly evolving. Likewise, Safeguard Pest Control is monitoring the situation ensuring we will be able to abide by any advice/recommendations or limitations imposed as… Read more
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How Much Does Termite Treatment Cost on Average?
- March 26, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
When termites decide to claim your home for their own, it can be a challenge to take it back from them. Termites outnumber humans ten to one, and they can be found in nearly every part of the world. In terms of damage,… Read more
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Pest Service – How pest control is done
- March 17, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
No matter what pests you might need treatment for, Safeguard has two priorities when it comes to treatment methods: safety and effectiveness. That’s why we only use tried and tested products that will help get rid… Read more
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Termite treatment – how termite treatment is installed?
- March 4, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
Safeguard Pest control has now installed over 10,000 termite barrier systems to home and business owners all over the sunshine coast. We understand that if you are given the right information, right advice and options… Read more
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2020’s Guide to Termite Types and Pest Species in Australia
- February 29, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
When it comes to owning a home, there’s an endless list of things to worry about. This includes flooding, wind damage, heating and cooling issues, and even the risk of fire. Termites are another concern that… Read more
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Termite Prevention: How to Protect Your Home From Termites
- January 16, 2020
- by Daniel Hickey
Termites cause a lot of property damage annually. Needless to say, the amount of money that it costs to replace the damage done by termites can be challenging to come up with for a lot of homeowners. Often, termite… Read more
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Don’t Bug Out: 7 Tips for Choosing a Reliable Pest Control Service
- December 19, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
The pest control industry in Australia has grown 2.6% from 2014 to 2019. Clearly, there’s a need to keep everyone safe and sound from the creepy crawlies of the Outback. Are you thinking of hiring one since… Read more
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Pest Prevention: 9 Tips For Staying Pest-Free All Year
- October 11, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
Did you know that the average Australian home houses a lot of insect pests? In fact, an average home in Canberra has about 100 species of these bugs. It’s because about 62,000 insect species live in the country,… Read more
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What Are the Potential Effects of Termite Damage?
- October 11, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
Floods, storms, and fire are all on a list of a homeowner’s worst nightmare. But while powerful weather can ruin a building, there are tiny creatures called termites that can create just as much damage. A termite… Read more
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12 Tips for Keeping Pests Away From Your Home
- September 16, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
A few ants can ruin a picnic, a few mosquitoes can make a barbeque unpleasant, but what’s much worse is to constantly have pests in your house. Not only they are annoying and unpleasant to see, but some of them… Read more
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When Is The Best Time To Get A Termite Inspection?
- September 9, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
Even though they are so tiny, termites are very destructive pests that can eat 24-7. If not stopped, they can cause serious damage to homes, and you might not even notice it until it’s too late. They are considered… Read more
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Unwanted Roommates: The 7 Most Common Household Bugs in Australia
- September 4, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
There are roughly 62,000 different species of bugs in Australia. Unfortunately, some of these bugs find their way into our homes. And once they’re inside, it can be difficult to get them back out again. That’s… Read more
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Asian Geckos and How To Control Them
- September 2, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
While the geckos are rare and exotic creatures for most parts of the world, they are a regular sight for those living in the tropical regions of Australia. There are hundreds of species, and some of them can survive… Read more
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Counting the Years: How Long Does a Termite Treatment Last?
- August 26, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
Have you seen the skyscrapers that proud cathedral termites are creating across Australia’s remote Top End? Known as Nasutitermes triodiae, this species creates monolithic structures up to eight metres tall,… Read more
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Fly Control How To Guide
- August 19, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
The flies are not just annoying insects that keep on buzzing around, but they can also pose a serious threat to public health if found in restaurants or stores that are keeping and preparing food. Whether you are… Read more
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Flying Ants or Termites?
- August 12, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
The termites are the most invasive and destructive pests in the world, causing billions of dollars of damage all over the world. They multiply really fast and a termite queen can lay millions of eggs each year. In… Read more
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8 Ways To Avoid Mosquito Bites When Travelling
- August 5, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
Summer is the most fun time of the year, and everyone has at least one week of vacation. Travelling to far away and exotic places may sound amazing, but it does come with its risks, and mosquitoes are one of them…. Read more
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How To Prevent Fleas
- July 29, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
Fleas can be a common problem for pet owners, and they can appear suddenly, even if your pet never had any issues before. They are small insects with no wings, and with legs designed for jumping. They are usually… Read more
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What Attracts Termites to Your House?
- July 23, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
What Attracts Termites to Your House? Is your dream home a romantic gabled cottage? A traditional Queenslander style? Or perhaps Post-War Austere is more your thing. The unique culture of Australia creates its own… Read more
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How To Choose The Best Termite Company?
- July 22, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
The termites are considered the most destructive and invasive insects in the world and they are causing worldwide damage worth of billions of dollars each year. In Australia alone, their damage is estimated at more… Read more
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What Causes An Ant Infestation? Tips And Tricks To Keep Them Away
- July 15, 2019
- by Daniel Hickey
There are around 10,000 trillion ants in the world. One wrong move, and it might seem like every single one of them is in your kitchen. In this blog post, we’ll go over what causes an ant infestation and how… Read more
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