Guides
Broad, practical resources that go deeper than a single question. For quick, specific answers, see PestMan Answers.
The Australian Guide to Cockroaches
Everything an Australian household needs to know about cockroaches: which species you are seeing, why they are there, how they get in, the health implications, and how to prevent and manage them.
Covers: Cockroaches
Guide · 15 sectionsHow to Pest-Proof Your Home
A practical, room-by-room approach to reducing pests without relying on chemicals: remove what attracts them, close the ways in, and make your property less comfortable for them.
Covers: Cockroaches, Ants, Rats, Mice, Spiders, Mosquitoes, Silverfish, Wasps, Pantry Pests
Guide · 10 sectionsCommon Brisbane Household Pests
A Brisbane-specific overview of the pests residents meet most often, when they are active, and what the subtropical climate, storms, creeks and Queenslander homes mean for pest pressure.
Covers: Cockroaches, Ants, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Rats, Silverfish, Fleas, Flies, Lawn Pests
Guide · 15 sectionsFire Ants in South East Queensland
How to recognise red imported fire ants, what to do if you find them or are stung, how the National Fire Ant Eradication Program works, and what the biosecurity rules mean for households in South East Queensland.
Covers: Ants
Guide · 15 sectionsPest Prevention Checklist
A printable seasonal checklist of simple, low-cost tasks that reduce pests around Australian homes, with the reason behind each step and extra lists for renters, apartment residents, pet owners and Queenslander owners.
Covers: Cockroaches, Ants, Rats, Mice, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Flies, Pantry Pests, Wasps, Fleas, Bed bugs, Silverfish
Guide · 13 sectionsRodent-Proofing Your Home
How rats and mice get in, which materials actually keep them out, and how to combine exclusion with sanitation and trapping for lasting results.
Covers: Rats, Mice
Guide · 12 sectionsUnderstanding Pest Activity After Rain
Why storms and wet weather bring cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes and spiders into homes, what to expect in the days and weeks afterwards, and what to do before and after rain and floods.
Covers: Cockroaches, Ants, Mosquitoes, Spiders, Flies, Lawn Pests
Guide · 13 sectionsPests in Queenslander Homes
How the raised timber construction, sub-floors, verandahs and gardens of Queenslander homes affect pest pressure, and practical steps owners, buyers and renovators can take.
Covers: Cockroaches, Rats, Spiders, Silverfish, Termites
Guide · 14 sectionsPests in Apartment Buildings
Why pests move between units, who is usually responsible for what, and how residents, owners and strata managers can work together to solve pest problems for good.
Covers: Cockroaches, Bed bugs, Mice, Ants