Advice

Pest advice for Canterbury homes

Plain-speaking guidance on the pests Des deals with every week — and when a problem is worth a phone call.

Spider on a dew-covered web in front of a home

Tired of cleaning spider webs around your house?

Why webs rebuild within days of sweeping — and what actually breaks the pattern for Canterbury homes.

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Detailed illustration of a house fly

Spider proofing outside, fly proofing inside

Two pests, two behaviours, two treatment zones — the two-sided approach behind most summer work.

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European wasp close-up for identification

Wasp nests: what to do (and what not to do)

Found a nest? How to stay safe, what never to try, and when to call for removal.

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When pests peak in Canterbury

A season-by-season guide to household pests around Christchurch — and the best time to act on each.

Infographic: Canterbury pest calendar showing when spiders, flies, fleas, wasps and borer peak each season

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