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Selecting the right bird spikes is essential for effectively deterring birds as they’re clever and adaptable creatures that can quickly find ways to bypass incorrectly selected or poorly installed spikes. Let’s explore how to choose the best bird spikes for your job.

Regular maintenance of your spray nozzles is essential to ensure optimal performance and extend its lifespan. Here’s how to clean and maintain your nozzles and recognise when they’re damaged.

Spray pressure, flow rate, droplet size and coverage are all interrelated. Adjusting one element has significant effects on the others and influences the volume and uniformity of your pesticide application, as well as the risk of spray drift.

Different nozzles are designed for different application functions, so selecting the right one to match your job is essential for achieving effective results. In professional pest control, the most common spray patterns are fan, cone and pin stream.

Get ready for AEPMA Pesticon 2025, hosted by the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association. Mark your calendars for 6th - 8th August 2025 as the next pest industry conference and trade show is set to take place at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines physical, cultural, and chemical methods to manage pests by adjusting environments to be less hospitable, reducing the need for chemicals while enhancing pest control.

Stay up to date with the latest professional pest control training sessions at Globe Pest Solutions, designed especially for pest control technicians. View our calendar of education sessions and training workshops.

Choosing the right bird control method involves evaluating the target area, bird population and level of pressure. Understand the pros and cons of different bird management options for the best results.

When it comes to maintaining your spray equipment, regular small actions can add up to extend the life of your sprayer for years to come. Keeping it in top condition requires cleaning it out after each use in order to prevent chemical buildup.

Professional pest technicians need to understand how rodenticides work, the different modes of action, and the forms of bait available. Here is a breakdown of the different rodenticide categories and how they work.

Servicing a rodent bait station is a standard process for all pest managers. We're sharing our expert tips to help you follow the best practice protocol and ensure you get the best results out of the service.

With so many rodent baits available in the market, here are all the rodenticides available and the different types of scenarios where they would be used so you can pick the most suitable bait for each job.