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.
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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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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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.
Read article →When pests peak in Canterbury
A season-by-season guide to household pests around Christchurch — and the best time to act on each.
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