Features
Grey thorax with three indistinct longitudal stripes. Abdomen has extensive area of yellow at base.
Control
PestWest sticky traps and fly killers are effective at controlling the lesser housefly.
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Features
Thorax and abdomen are black/blue in colour and often with a metallic appearance. Wingspan 18-20mm.
Control
All PestWest fly killers are a very effective step in controlling these pests.
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Features
Large flies, wingspan up to 20mm. Thorax distinctive dark grey/olive colour covered in golden hairs.
Control
Areas where flies congregate should be treated with residual insecticide. PestWest fly killers are a very effective step in controlling cluster flies.
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Features
Small insects, wingspan 14-15mm. Black head, thorax and abdomen. Thorax has humped appearance.
Control
Chameleon® sticky traps are a very effective step in controlling mushroom flies.
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Features
Small yellowish brown with darkly striped abdomen. Prominent red eyes.
Control
Chameleon® sticky traps are extremely effective at controlling these smaller insects.
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Features
Slender, long-legged insect with forwardpointing, piercing and sucking mouthparts. Wingspan 7-15mm.
Control
PestWest units can be effective at
catching mosquitoes.
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Features
Black head and thorax, black and yellow patterning on the abdomen.
Control
PestWest sticky traps and electronic fly killers are particularly effective at attracting and controlling wasps.
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Features
Thorax dark brown/tan with distinctive humped appearance.
Control
Chameleon® sticky traps and electronic fly killers are extremely effective at attracting and controlling these pests.
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Features
Dark brown/black in colour. Wingspan 3-4mm. Will swarm in large numbers and inflict bites.
Control
Insect repellents should be used when outdoors to prevent bites. Chameleon® sticky traps will attract and control midges
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Features
Thorax grey with four longitudinal dark stripes. Sides of abdomen are yellowish and may be transparent. A dark band covers the final abdomen segments.
Control
PestWest fly killers and sticky traps will effectively control houseflies.
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