{"id":15400,"date":"2021-03-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=15400"},"modified":"2024-08-07T03:02:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T17:02:07","slug":"australian-insect-bites-and-stings-identification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/australian-insect-bites-and-stings-identification\/","title":{"rendered":"What Bit You? Australian Insect Bites Identification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Australian-Insect-Bites-Identification.jpg\" alt=\"Australian Insect Bites Identification\" class=\"wp-image-15433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Australian-Insect-Bites-Identification.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Australian-Insect-Bites-Identification-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Australian-Insect-Bites-Identification-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Australian-Insect-Bites-Identification-360x202.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MIA Studio \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is nothing better than spending some time in nature, just relaxing and enjoying the great outdoors. As pleasant as it is, you still need to look out for outdoor pests. Preparing beforehand will make things later much more manageable. For example, you can always use a repellent and wear long sleeves to have a trouble-free experience. Some bugs can be extremely annoying but harmless, while others can pose a danger to your health if they bite you. To find out what you\u2019re dealing with, first, you have to identify the insect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, you will learn how to identify different types of <strong>Australian<\/strong> insect bites and stings and ways to prevent those insects from entering your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bites and stings: Pictures and Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Insect bites and stings might all look the same to the untrained eye. Here you can find a list of the most common insects you might encounter in Australia, pictures of their bites or stings and an explanation of the symptoms you can experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ticks\">Ticks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those little outdoor inhabitants can be quite dangerous. Most cities in Australia spray insecticides on public parks to keep the problem under control. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t take your measures against them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the tick-borne diseases are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Tick typhus (Spotted fever)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Lyme disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Tick paralysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Accompanying symptoms might include fever, headaches, rashes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p><em>More about tick-borne diseases and how to prevent them you can find <a href=\"http:\/\/biodiversityaust.com.au\/edm_files\/NATURECALL_TICK_INFORMATION_FROM_AABR.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ticks range anywhere from the size of a pinhead to as big as a fingernail. It\u2019s impossible not to feel if one bites you. Often it\u2019s fairly painful. Unlike mosquitoes that quickly feed with blood then fly away (for now), ticks may stay attached to the human body for as long as ten days before falling off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to visit a doctor to remove it, and it\u2019s best to be done as soon as possible. Ticks grow when they are inside a host, which means that they can be harder to remove. Also, for sanitary reasons, it\u2019s best to let a professional do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ticks usually seek warm and moist places on the human body. If one finds itself on your body, it will likely go to the armpits, in your hair or groins. We suggest you inspect yourself once you get home after a day spent in the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of tick bites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15448\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tick-bite-on-a-childs-leg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tick-bite-on-a-childs-leg.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tick-bite-on-a-childs-leg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tick-bite-on-a-childs-leg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tick-bite-on-a-childs-leg-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tick bite on a child&#8217;s leg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15449\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tick-bite-on-a-mans-leg.jpg\" alt=\"Tick bite on a man's leg\" class=\"wp-image-15449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tick-bite-on-a-mans-leg.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tick-bite-on-a-mans-leg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tick-bite-on-a-mans-leg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tick-bite-on-a-mans-leg-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tick bite on a man&#8217;s leg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box check-price-box--certificates\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Don\u2019t want to risk it? Call a pest controller to treat your yard and home!<\/h3> <!-- \/.check-price-box__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">We offer professional pest control services and deal with various types of pests.<\/p> <!-- \/.check-price-box__desc -->\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-type=\"Pest Control\" >\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"certificates-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<ul class=\"certificates certificates--small\">\n\t<li class=\"certificates__title\">We're certified:<\/li>\n\n\t<!-- <li><i class=\"cert-bicsc\"><\/i><\/li> -->\n\t<!-- <li><i class=\"cert-fwc\"><\/i><\/li> -->\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-safe-cantractor\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-green-achiever\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-chas\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-fmc\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul> <!-- \/.certificates -->\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.certificates-holder -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-box__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__image\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/check-price-box-bg.png\" alt=\"Don\u2019t want to risk it? Call a pest controller to treat your yard and home!\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-box__image -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Mosquitoes\">Mosquitoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mosquito, being dubbed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/world-36320744\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the deadliest animal worldwide<\/a>, has killed more people than any other animal. To this day, mosquitoes carry various diseases that can be transmitted to humans through a single bite. We suggest you protect yourself from mosquitoes by using repellents. It\u2019s a good idea to keep an eye on the bites if they get infected, especially on those who are allergic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the mosquito-borne diseases are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Murray valley encephalitis virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Ross river virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Barmah forest virus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Dengue virus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can find more information about mosquito-borne diseases <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/mosquito-borne-diseases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mosquitoes can be quite persistent with their<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-mosquitoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> infestation and challenging to get rid of<\/a>. They are the type of pest that you can\u2019t control, and you can\u2019t protect yourself from coming to your property. You can try to remove any still water around your home; however, you can\u2019t control your neighbour\u2019s backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of that, the only way to keep mosquitoes away is to use insecticides and foggers if you don\u2019t want to spray around your home with chemical compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of mosquito bites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15454\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mosquito-bite-on-a-mans-hand.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mosquito-bite-on-a-mans-hand.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mosquito-bite-on-a-mans-hand-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mosquito-bite-on-a-mans-hand-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mosquito-bite-on-a-mans-hand-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mosquito bite on a man&#8217;s hand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15455\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mosquito-bite-with-Staphylococcal-infection-or-cellulitis.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mosquito-bite-with-Staphylococcal-infection-or-cellulitis.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mosquito-bite-with-Staphylococcal-infection-or-cellulitis-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mosquito-bite-with-Staphylococcal-infection-or-cellulitis-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Mosquito-bite-with-Staphylococcal-infection-or-cellulitis-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mosquito bite with cellulitis or Staphylococcal infection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ants\">Ants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ants are the little warriors of the animal world. They are everywhere, and often you will meet them if you are going out for a picnic or, unfortunately, in your home. While most of them dangerous, Australia is home to some aggressive species like the <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticpestscontrol.com.au\/ants\/jack-jumper-ants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jack jumper<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticpestscontrol.com.au\/ants\/green-head-ants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">green-head ant<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/ants-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Ant Species of Australia\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ant-species-in-australia-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"The Ant Species of Australia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ant-species-in-australia-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ant-species-in-australia-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ant-species-in-australia-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ant-species-in-australia-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"The Ant Species of Australia\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/ants-australia\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Ant Species of Australia\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Ant Species of Australia\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<p>The little pests can ruin every outdoor picnic, but when you spot them in your home, things get serious. If you start to see them frequently on your property, then you should find the cause. For example, if you leave food around your home, that might cause an ant infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to put food away and to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houseace.com.au\/advice\/vegetable-gardens-do-they-increase-value-when-selling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">keep your home and garden pest-free<\/a>. If there isn\u2019t food for ants to eat, then it\u2019s far less likely for them to consider your home as a suitable living space. If you already have an infestation going on, it\u2019s best to call a professional to deal with this situation because ants can be quite stubborn pests.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--tip\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-tip\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tYou can use peppermint oil to keep ants at bay. And it smells fantastic if you\u2019re keen on the minty smell, of course!\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of ant bites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15457\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ants-bite-allergic-reaction.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ants-bite-allergic-reaction.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ants-bite-allergic-reaction-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ants-bite-allergic-reaction-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ants-bite-allergic-reaction-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ant bite allergic reaction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15458\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ants-bites-on-a-girls-leg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ants-bites-on-a-girls-leg.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ants-bites-on-a-girls-leg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ants-bites-on-a-girls-leg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Ants-bites-on-a-girls-leg-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ants bites on a girl&#8217;s leg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box check-price-box--certificates\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Has the ant infestation got out of hand? Call a pro!<\/h3> <!-- \/.check-price-box__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"check-price-box__desc\">Book an ant control service and enjoy your pest-free home.<\/p> <!-- \/.check-price-box__desc -->\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"form form--full-width form--check-price dynamic-helper\">\n    <form class=\"default-check-price-form\" action=\"\">\n        <div class=\"form__inner\">\n            <div class=\"form__field the-postfield-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"icon-holder\">\n                    <i class=\"icon-pointer\"><\/i>\n                <\/span>\n\n                <input class=\"field the-postfield\" type=\"text\" name=\"postcode-field\" placeholder=\"Enter your post code\" data-service-type=\"Pest Control\" >\n                <span class=\"focus-label\"><\/span>\n                <div class=\"field-error-msg\">Add a valid postcode e.g. 3000<\/div> <!-- \/.field-error-msg -->\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__field -->\n\n            <div class=\"form__btn submit-wrapper-with-loader active\">\n                <div class=\"load-holder-lds-eclipse\">\n                    <div class=\"load-lds-eclipse\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <input class=\"btn btn--large checkpPricesSubmit\" name=\"check-prices-submit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Get a quote\" rel=\"nofollow\" disabled>\n            <\/div> <!-- \/.form__btn -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.form__inner -->\n    <\/form>\n<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-form -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"certificates-holder\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<ul class=\"certificates certificates--small\">\n\t<li class=\"certificates__title\">We're certified:<\/li>\n\n\t<!-- <li><i class=\"cert-bicsc\"><\/i><\/li> -->\n\t<!-- <li><i class=\"cert-fwc\"><\/i><\/li> -->\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-safe-cantractor\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-green-achiever\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-chas\"><\/i><\/li>\n\t<li><i class=\"cert-fmc\"><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul> <!-- \/.certificates -->\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.certificates-holder -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-box__body -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__image\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/fantasticservices-com-blog\/assets\/images\/check-price-box\/check-price-box-bg.png\" alt=\"Has the ant infestation got out of hand? Call a pro!\"><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.check-price-box__image -->\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Spiders\">Spiders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spiders may be the least understood creatures. Yes, they are creepy and scary, but often they are harmless to humans. That is unless you provoke <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticpestscontrol.com.au\/spiders\/venomous-spiders-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">venomous spiders<\/a>, of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be alert because a single bite from the wrong species might lead to you getting hospitalised. To protect yourself when going outdoors, you can use repellents or peppermint oil, which work both from spiders, ants and mosquitos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of spider bites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15459\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spider-bite-on-a-womans-finger.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spider-bite-on-a-womans-finger.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spider-bite-on-a-womans-finger-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spider-bite-on-a-womans-finger-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spider-bite-on-a-womans-finger-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spider bite on a woman&#8217;s finger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15460\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spider-bite-with-a-red-rash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spider-bite-with-a-red-rash.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spider-bite-with-a-red-rash-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spider-bite-with-a-red-rash-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Spider-bite-with-a-red-rash-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spider bite with a red rash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"note note--warning\">\n\t\t<div class=\"note__icon\">\n\t\t\t<i class=\"icon-warning\"><\/i> <!-- \/.icon- -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__icon -->\n\n\t\t<div class=\"note__body\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tSpider bites can be a lot more dangerous, and those pictured above are mild or early-stage reactions. We suggest you always seek medical assistance if you know the spider is a venomous species.\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note__body -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- \/.note -->\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Flies\">Flies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the flies you\u2019re going to encounter in your life are most likely not dangerous. But they can be exceptionally annoying. The little buzzing insects can ruin anyone\u2019s outdoor experience, especially if you\u2019re eating in nature (or at home, for that matter). Flies carry diseases, and just crawling on your food can contaminate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fly diseases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Dysentery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Diarrhoea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Typhoid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>Cholera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<p>But that\u2019s for the common housefly. Other species, like the march flies (or horse flies), have bites that are so painful and can cause serious allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect yourself, you can use strong insect repellents in the form of gel or lotion that include either diethyltoluamide (DEET) or picaridin. Wearing long, loose-fitting clothing will help too. Keep in mind that the march flies are attracted to dark colours, especially navy blue, so you better choose light coloured clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of fly bites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15461\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fly-bites-on-a-womans-back.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fly-bites-on-a-womans-back.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fly-bites-on-a-womans-back-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fly-bites-on-a-womans-back-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fly-bites-on-a-womans-back-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fly bites on a woman&#8217;s back<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15462\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fly-bites-on-a-womans-legs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fly-bites-on-a-womans-legs.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fly-bites-on-a-womans-legs-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fly-bites-on-a-womans-legs-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Fly-bites-on-a-womans-legs-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fly bites on a woman&#8217;s legs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Fleas\">Fleas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fast jumping, nasty biting little pests can be a pain in the neck if they ever find their way into your home. And the worst thing is that only one flea can drive your family crazy because of how hard they are to kill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-kill-fleas-in-the-yard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Kill Fleas in the Yard\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/get-rid-of-fleas-in-the-yard-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"How to Kill Fleas in The Yard - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"How to Kill Fleas in The Yard &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-kill-fleas-in-the-yard\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Kill Fleas in the Yard\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow to Kill Fleas in the Yard\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<p>This tiny pest can find itself in your home in numerous ways if you have some pet that goes both outside and inside daily. It\u2019s hard to know if you are going to bring a flea at home. It might be from an animal that you petted while in the park, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t a whole lot that insecticides can do. A couple of things that we can do is to protect ourselves during the day and protect our pests at all times. The most common method for protecting the little animal companions we love so much is using IPM \u2013 Integrated Pest Management. This method kills the flea in one of two stages, but it isn\u2019t beneficial to keep others away from your pet. That\u2019s why it\u2019s also a good idea to speak with a vet about the best way to treat fleas long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your home, there is one thing you can do. Spraying insecticides is the only way to remove the infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of flea bites<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15463\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-mans-legs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-mans-legs.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-mans-legs-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-mans-legs-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-mans-legs-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flea bites on a man&#8217;s legs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"15464\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-womans-arm-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-womans-arm-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-womans-arm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-womans-arm-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-womans-arm-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-womans-arm-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-womans-arm-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Flea-bites-on-a-womans-arm.jpg 1912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flea bites on a woman&#8217;s arm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bees\">Bees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bee stings can be painful and, in some cases, dangerous. If you\u2019re allergic, several bee stings can get you hospitalised. With 1-2% of the population having severe reactions, it\u2019s important to keep bees away from your property and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While bees are scary for anyone allergic (or with a phobia), they can sting you only once since they die afterwards. The problem gets more serious if there\u2019s a bee nest nearby. Don\u2019t attempt removing the nest by yourself since you might only agitate the bees. Contact an appropriately equipped professional that knows how to deal with the little honey makers. That\u2019s the best way to remove a nest from your property. Keep in mind that you might have <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/bee-attracting-plants-australia\/\">bee-attracting plants in your garden<\/a>, so pay attention to what you\u2019re planting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of bee stings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15465\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bee-sting-allergic-reaction.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bee-sting-allergic-reaction.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bee-sting-allergic-reaction-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bee-sting-allergic-reaction-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bee-sting-allergic-reaction-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bee sting allergic reaction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15466\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bee-sting-with-the-sting-still-in.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bee-sting-with-the-sting-still-in.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bee-sting-with-the-sting-still-in-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bee-sting-with-the-sting-still-in-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Bee-sting-with-the-sting-still-in-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bee sting with the sting still in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Wasps\">Wasps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wasps, unlike bees, are merciless and can sting multiple times. Needless to say, deciding to <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/fantastic-guide-to-wasp-nests\/\">remove a wasp nest on your own<\/a> is not a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other pests, wasps are attracted by food, so the best way to keep them away is to restrict access to food in and around your home. Wasps eat meat, so when you make barbeque out in the yard, keep the food covered and don\u2019t leave any leftovers behind when you\u2019re done. Other than this, use a trashcan with a lid, which will keep other pests away, like possums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of wasp stings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15467\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wasp-sting-allergic-reaction.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wasp-sting-allergic-reaction.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wasp-sting-allergic-reaction-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wasp-sting-allergic-reaction-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wasp-sting-allergic-reaction-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wasp sting allergic reaction<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"15468\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wasp-sting-on-an-arm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wasp-sting-on-an-arm.jpg 400w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wasp-sting-on-an-arm-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wasp-sting-on-an-arm-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Wasp-sting-on-an-arm-360x360.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wasp sting on an arm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t<div class=\"check-price-box check-price-box--certificates\">\n\t\t<div class=\"check-price-box__body\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"check-price-box__title\">Tired of those pesky insects? 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The longer the infestation has been going on, the more expensive it gets to treat it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Did you have a bad experience and an insect bit you? Did you find out which one was the culprit? 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As pleasant as it is, you still need to look out for outdoor pests. Preparing beforehand will make things later much more manageable. For example, you can always use a repellent and wear long sleeves to have a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15436,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[972,967,1014],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15400","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-articles","category-pest-issues","category-what-is-that"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What Bit You? 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