Service Tag: Support

Clothes Moths – the cause of unsightly damage to clothes

A serious inconvenience, and the cause of many a ruined wardrobe. These pesky creatures like to inhabit wardrobes, chests of drawers or cupboards and will feast on your favourite garments. Whilst they don’t cause any damage to humans, but can show their troublesome side when you find moth bitten holes across that dress or suit that you’ve been saving for a special occasion.

Other areas that are particularly prone to most infestation: underneath beds, especially is rooms that are not often used, lofts and attics (moths will often be attracted to birds nests in eaves of homes).

Silverfish

These pesky creatures are renowned for causing damage to foodstuffs, paper products and clothing – plus, they move particularly quickly and inhabit areas that are largely undisturbed (i.e. bookcases). They prefer dark, damp areas, and are able to climb smooth surfaces such as bath basins or skins.

You can spot a silverfish quite easily – they are a silvery blue shade, and around half an inch in length. Their outer body is scaly, and they move in a way that resembles a fish – hence the name, silverfish.

Silverfish are able to survive for months without food – this means that they are one of the most difficult pests to eliminate entirely. The more food that is available to them, the more they will thrive – professional pest control is therefore encouraged.

How can Bena Pest Management

We’re experts when it comes to pest control, and know exactly what it takes to eliminate these pesky creatures from your home or workplace. We’ll identify the type of creature that is causing the problem, and then utilize the most effect method for treating the problem – perhaps a chemical free ‘heat pod’ treatment, which is particularly useful when working to get rid of moths, eggs and larvae in delicate items that cannot be laundered.

Call upon our expert team today, and rid your home or workspace from these pesky creates. Silverfish and clothes moths can be a real nightmare, and cause stress and upset to many who encounter them.

Fleas and Mites Pest Control

An infestation in your home, garden or workplace is never a pleasant experience – we provide the information necessary to identify the creatures lurking around your home, and offer up our services to rid your space of these uninvited guests.

Fleas and Mites– what risk do they pose and how do I identify an infestation?

Fleas do not bite humans – rather, they will gnaw away on your household pets, making their lives miserable. As blood sucking parasites, they seek out a blood meal to provide protein for egg production.

These guys will multiply at an astonishing rate and their life cycle is made up of four stages (egg, larva, pupa and imago/adult) – it is therefore crucial that you put in effective flea control measures, so as to break the cycle.

Successful flea control depends on a number of factors – total eradication is difficult, and we would therefore encourage you to bring in a professional service to remove these pests from your home or workplace.

Mites – are they dangerous? How do I get rid of these pests?

Mites are another pest that are bothersome to your pets – they tend to be localized in the ears, meaning that your cat or dog will scratch or shake their head as a sign of an infestation.

Another species is the dust mite. As members of the spider family, they tend to inhabit soft furnishings and feed on human and animal skin flakes. They are a common cause of allergic reactions and can cause significant discomfort to those who suffer from allergy induced asthma.

If you are to reduce the risk posed by dust mites, it is important to have your mattress looked at – after all, they offer the ideal environment for these creatures to thrive.

Bed Bugs – what a nightmare.

You can sleep easy knowing that Bena Pest Management are on the case for bed bug removal in Gippsland, Mornington Peninsula, Wilson Prom. These guys can cause swelling and skin irritation, and many suffer allergic reactions – plus, they feed on our blood when we are sleeping.

They can be found nestled within mattresses, bed bases, crevices – even behind pictures on the wall.

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