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Foxes are small, active canids with a reddish-brown coat above, with white underparts except for a black tipped nose and lower legs. They also have a large, very noticeable, bushy tail that is white tipped.

Fleas are small, wingless insects and species range in size from 1 – 10 millimetres. They are easily recognised by the majority of the world’s population, especially those who own cats or dogs.

Although there are a number of different species of carpet beetle, the most common species is the Variegated Carpet Beetle. (All the species have similar behaviours and appearance, although the colour of the adult beetle may differ).

Porotermes adamsoni is one such dampwood termite associated with damaging timbers in houses and is found in the coastal belt and associated ranges from southern Queensland around to South Australia (including ACT) and also in Tasmania.

For over 20 years when consumers ask pest controllers what they will use to protect their homes or businesses against termites, the best answer has remained the same...

Smooth cockroaches are brownish-yellow in colour and smaller in size (12-15 mm) compared to German or American cockroaches. Adult males have longer wings which may extend till the abdominal tip. Adult females have shorter wings which may cover only one-third of its abdomen.

The oriental cockroach is dark brown to black in colour and between 20-25 mm in length. Females tend to grow up to 5 mm larger than males but have no wings, while the males are smaller and have wings that cover almost their entire abdomen.

Adult German cockroaches average about 1.5 cm in length. They have long antennae which they use to detect chemicals, moisture, air currents, and probably sound waves in their environment.

Brown banded cockroaches are 1.5 cm length as adults. Adults of both sexes have wings, although only the males fly. Brown-banded cockroaches have two light-coloured bands running across the base of their wings, hence the name “brown-banded cockroach”

Brown cockroaches are large species of cockroaches. They are about 3-4 cm long and have wings.

Australian cockroaches are large species of cockroaches. They are winged and can be about 3-4 cm in length. They are dark brown in colour. Australian cockroaches are very similar to American cockroaches but can be distinguished by a yellow margin on the thorax and yellow streaks as its sides near the wing base. They normally feed on plants unlike other cockroaches and can also feed on different organic substance

American cockroaches are large roaches, ranging in length up to 4 cm. They prefer dark, moist, warm areas. They are commonly found in basements, steam tunnels, boiler rooms, rubble foundations, and similar places. Often they aren’t even noticed until a light