Tasmania’s Worst – 3 pests in Autumn
Back to News The morning air is becoming crisp in Tasmania as Summer is behind us and Winter is on the horizon. Does the colder weather mean our pest issues are behind us? unfortunately not! many pests breed throughout Autumn and Winter, but also seek shelter in our warm homes. So what pests might we […]
Holy snake! Snakes in Tasmania
Back to News All snakes in Tasmania are venomous. The three species of snake you will find are: Tiger, Lowland Copperhead and White-lipped. The Tiger snake species is the top culprit for snakebites in the state, and second to the brown snake Australia wide. How to avoid snake encounters As pest controllers, we often get […]
Insect bite & Sting Identification
Back to News Insect bites and stings can be hard to identify yourself. Let’s take a look at common Tasmanian culprits. Spider Bites Spider bite severity varies depending on which species has bitten you. Typically a spider bite is hard to distinguish from any other bug, its may be: Red, itchy & inflamed. Pain radiating […]
2020 PWAPM Excellence Award
Back to News Scorpion’s own Business Manager is a proud finalist!Pest control was once perceived as a non-traditional career choice for women in Australia and all over the world, however, here at Scorpion; we are working hard to change this marketplace perception. On the 10th of September 2020, the Professional women in Australian Pest Management […]
Invasion of the Portuguese Millipede
Back to News Portuguese Millipedes were introduced into Australia in the 1950’s and have colonised Southern parts of Australia rapidly since then. They are not harmful to animals or humans, but they can be a significant nuisance when they invade homes and gardens in large numbers. Why do i get invaded every year?Do you have […]
Meth Testing – What it is and why you need it
Back to News “Experts reveal that a staggering 1 in 10 Tasmanian properties may contain methamphetamine residue.” Screening properties is a normal practice interstate, and soon will be the same for Tasmania, as a growing number of buyers and landlords are going beyond the scope of the usual Pre-Purchase inspection and including drug sampling and […]
Doing Our Part – Eco Friendly Pest Control
Back to News Do you really know what is being sprayed around your home? When most people hear “pesticide” their mental image is something like the old, highly toxic, organophosphate insecticides. Thankfully, pesticides have changed over the last few decades, thanks to the advance in technology and increasing demand for organic products. However many insecticides […]
Bird Management Solutions in Tasmania
Back to News Apart from being a nuisance, bird droppings and nesting material all pose a potential health risk to humans. Thankfully, Scorpion offers solutions to keep them away for good. Many people only realise they have birds in their roof when they are woken to the sound of nesting. There are very few bird […]
6 things to consider when hiring a Pest Control Company
Back to News With technology at your fingertips, shopping around for the right Pest Control Company may make life a little easier… and a whole lot more confusing. There are countless conflicting opinions on the net, and the range of choices may be overwhelming. If not eliminated properly, pests can double up over a short […]