Pest advice

Practical guides to the pests Canterbury homes meet most — what the signs mean and what to do about them.

7 Signs of Rats in Your Christchurch Home (and What to Do Next)

Young brown rat among autumn leaves looking at the camera

Rodents

Scratching in the ceiling? Droppings in the pantry? How to confirm rats, what the signs mean, and the order to act in — from a Redwood pest controller.

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Wasp Nests in Christchurch: What to Do (and What Never to Do)

Wasps clustered at the entrance of their nest in a macro photograph

Wasps

A wasp nest under the eaves or in the bank? Why DIY removal goes wrong, how safe treatment works, and how to stop nests coming back next summer.

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Cockroaches in the Kitchen: Why They Pick Yours and How to Send Them Packing

American cockroach studio specimen photographed on a white background

Cockroaches

Night-time kitchen visitors? What draws cockroaches in, why supermarket sprays fail, and the preparation and habits that make treatment actually stick.

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