Pest Control for Work and Income beneficiaries. WINZ. Social Development.   How to organise a pest treatment when on the benefit in Auckland. For all who are unemployed, a new immigrant, in nz housing, low income, on ACC, gold card, retired, etc Pest control companies if registered with New Zealand’s, Ministry of social development, WINZ can do pest treatments for all beneficiaries. Conditions apply The Conditions are: The pests need to be a Health & Safety hazard to you and/or your home. If you have any of these pests, in or around your home, Contact us immediately. Rats and Mice Fl ..read more

Also known as the black rat, Ship rat, or palm rat Basic Identification Distinguished by the Black fur, A Blunt pointier nose, smaller eyes, bigger Ears & a longer dark-coloured tail. (Not that you were looking that close at the time!) Black Roof rat, Rattus rattus   Signs of Roof Rats Keys signs that tell you that they are Norway Rats; Droppings are often spindle-shaped with one end pointed Prefer to nest above the ground, in ceilings, rafters, trees similar to the palm No Tail-drag marks are found on dusty surfaces Pointed Droppings The Roof Rats' droppings are 1/2 -inch long wit ..read more

The Norway *Norwegian Rat (Rattus norvegicus) Also known as the Brown rat, Sewer rat, or Wharf rat Basic Identification Distinguished by the Brown/Grey fur, A Blunt nose, small eyes, shorter Ears & a shorter, fatter appearing tail. (Not that you were looking that close at the time!) Rattus Norvegicus The head & body length, weight, etc are all available yet basic recognition is often all that is needed from our point of view.   Signs of Norway Rats Keys signs that tell you that they are Norway Rats; Droppings are Blunt at each end Prefer to nest in the ground or lower stories o ..read more

How to get rid of Rats and Mice from your home The Billion-dollar question and it is worth investigating. Everyone’s’ home is different in some respect, but we can find similarities in the situation. Signs of rats and mice in your home If you think you have a rat or mouse infestation you might have noticed some of the following: Strange noises like rustling, tumbling noises or even squeaks You are most likely to hear these in your ceiling or perhaps sounding like they are coming from behind a wall. You might also notice scratching noises in your cupboards or behind appliances in the kit ..read more

If you have had an infestation of rats or mice and managed to get rid of them, then the last thing you want is for them to return. You can get rid of rats and mice permanently from inside. Outside the home, it is a bit more difficult to keep them away as they see it more as their territory. The key to stopping rats and mice from getting inside is to be thorough When you are trying to stop rats and mice from getting into your property, you do need to do a thorough job. In the industry, this job is known as proofing. A mouse can fit through a gap or hole which the tip of your little finger can ..read more

How much does it cost to get rid of mice and rats The cost to get rid of mice and rats vary greatly depending on the degree of the problem. It also depends on the quality of the professional pest control service or whether it is a problem you want to handle yourself. There does not appear to be a baseline price in the industry. How do you decide which company has the best price when you know nothing about them? Reading Google Business Reviews is a good way to learn how consistent a company is. With the understanding that not all reviews are relevant to Rat and Mice control. The best advice ..read more

A flea Fleas are a pest that no one wants to find in their house, but unfortunately, once one flea gets in an infestation can quickly spread. The most common way that fleas come into your home is via your pets – especially cats and dogs. You might also get them from visiting animals crossing your property and leaving live fleas or flea eggs behind. Signs that your cat or dog has fleas Fleas on your pets are often the first time you realise that you have a flea infestation. Signs to look for include: Pets constantly scratching or biting at their skin. The skin may even become red and sore Live ..read more

Coming back from holiday is bad enough at the best of times but coming back to a house full of pests makes it even worse. When your house is empty while you are away is the ideal time for bugs to get in and multiply, leaving you with a huge problem when you return. The three main culprits are bed bugs, fleas and ants – all common pests that quickly take over given the chance. Luckily there are some things you can do to reduce the risk of problems. And, if you do come home to a pest problem, the team at Smash’d Em Pest Control are ready and waiting to help you. Need our help? Give us ..read more

Once you’ve been successful in getting rid of ants once, the last thing you want is for them to reappear and to have to start over. So, once our pest control technicians have been in and treated your home, there are a few simple steps you can take to prevent ants from coming into your home again. Prevent ants by looking after your food  The main reason ants come into your home is to look for food and one of the most obvious signs of ants is them running over your kitchen surfaces or cupboards. So, one of the best ways to stop ants coming into your home is to look after your food. Often ..read more

If you are like most homeowners you have probably struggled when it comes to the question of how to get rid of ants in your home. You might have tried home remedies or just tried to squish the ants as you see them, but this doesn’t really work. Before long you might have an even bigger problem on your hands. Professional pest controllers can deal with the ants effectively and then offer advice on the best way of preventing ants from returning. Key information about getting rid of ants in your home Is it worth spending money on off the shelf treatments or trying home remedies? If you are thi ..read more