high quality equipment and chemical supplies
Agserv provides high quality equipment and chemical supplies to Australian pest control operators. We’ve assembled a full range of products and equipment so you have the right tools, no matter what pest you’re facing.
Second Generation Anti-Coagulant Rodenticides (SGAR) Review – the real impact. So much has been said and printed about the recent APVMA Second Generation Anti-Coagulant Rodenticide (SGAR) Review that it has caused confusion and, to some degree, panic. The truth of the matter is: The APVMA has suspended the use of SGARs. The suspension came into…
Keeping up with Technology in light traps Insect light traps have become a standard for flying insect control in commercial premises particularly food preparation areas. Originally light traps used fluorescent bulbs to attract the insect, but there has been a gradual shift to Light Emitting Diode (LED) powered traps. Why? LED lamps last about three…
APVMA Anticoagulant Review A current Anticoagulant Rodenticide review by Australia’s APVMA, highlight significant environmental and health concerns, leading to proposed bans or stricter controls, especially for Second-Generation products (SGARs) due to severe risks to native wildlife (birds, mammals) from primary and secondary poisoning, plus risks to pets, humans, and livestock. The APVMA review (ongoing in…
Glueboards in Australia – what can I do? A glueboard is defined as “a flat board coated with a non-drying adhesive”. Glueboards are marketed around the world for the control of rodents (rats & mice) and insects (flies and cockroaches). In Australia glueboards for the capture of flying or crawling insects are still widely available…
How to control birds – Questions and Answers Why do we need to control birds? Roosting birds can create a real mess in a factory, shed or just around a domestic dwelling with droppings, feathers and nesting materials. Are there any dangers associated with bird infestations? Bird droppings can be the cause of various diseases…
Treating roof voids – power off New laws have recently come into place in order to protect any worker entering into a roof void – these laws are particularly relevant to pest control technicians. Under WA’s Work Health and Safety Regulations, it is mandatory for the mains power to be off before a Pest Control…
