The Pest Buzz Radio Show

30/06/2023

After a brief (630 day) hiatus, we're thrilled to reintroduce the Pest Buzz radio show to our 21 loyal followers. But that's not all! We're returning with a brand new look and a great show lined up for you on July 4th.

Our upcoming episode will delve into a topic that's especially relevant as we head into the winter season: Rodent Management. As those furry pests start seeking warmth indoors, it's crucial to arm yourself with the right knowledge and strategies to keep them at bay.

Join us on July 4th as our expert hosts (Dad and Dawn) dive into rodent management techniques, share insights, and provide practical tips to tackle this common nuisance.

Whether you're a homeowner, business owner, or simply intrigued by pest control, this episode promises to deliver valuable information to help you combat rodents effectively.

We couldn't be more excited to bring you a revitalized Pest Buzz radio show! Spread the word, invite your friends, and let's buzz together to keep those pesky rodents away!

All you need to know about pest management

08/10/2021

'Reminiscing with Mike' - the latest episode for The Pest Buzz Radio Show

If you have any questions about any of the shows, email: [email protected]

All you need to know about pest management

05/10/2021

This guy cruised in to see us today, out of the blue . . . so we thought it was a good time to do a Radio Show, Getting to Know Mike Riley will be up soon and hopefully this time we get to talk a little bit about Wasps

Mike and I used to work together and I'm really looking forward to this chat :)

26/09/2021

If you have a little bit of time, check out Gerwyn Jones talking about Pelgars Organic Products for Pest Control grown and manufactured right here in New Zealand which is amazing . . .

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24/09/2021

Cat Control - always a difficult subject to talk about but one I’ve had a lot of experience with over the years working for Elite . . . This is definitely a discussion worth having on the The Pest Buzz Radio Show

An unusual find by an Alexandra resident has led to scientists calling for stricter controls around cat ownership to protect vulnerable wildlife.

22/09/2021

The Pest Buzz Radio Show / Podcast is hosted by Plains FM Community Radio and you can check all the episodes out on the link below

Jen Tuki was my guest on the show last week and we get to know her a little better and what she loves about the Pest Control Industry and her new role inside it, and how she gets over her fear . . .

Plains FM, community radio broadcasting to Christchurch and the plains

08/09/2021

All of our wonderful Pest Managers up and down the Country are starting to get Wasp Call Outs. Sometimes they turn up and find they are actually Honey Bees . . .

Identification is the best way to know what insect you are dealing with. The best tip is to sit quietly in the garden or inside the house and watch them closely. If you can get close enough, take a photo and study it, google wasps and bees.

If you call a Pest Managers Office you will be asked the following questions . . .

What are you seeing?
There are two main types of Wasp Activity, feeding and nesting.
- Feeding wasps will be spread across a food source and there may even be a loud humming noise, watch out for them on Weeping Willows and Old Mans Beard
- Nesting wasps can be seen coming and going from one specific spot usually in the ground from a hole about the size of a fifty cent piece, or up in the Eaves or Gutters of a building. Established nests can be treated straight away

Have you been stung?
We got stung quite a bit in the early days and the sting site can get very itchy. Sometimes there will be fluid build up but goes away after a week or two. If you have a sting or multiple stings and no sign of a venom sack it is likely to be a wasp

If you find a wasp nest you can treat it yourself with some very good products from your local building supply or supermarket, but please do not pour petrol on it and light it - this is silly

If you get a Pest Manager out to visit, you would expect to pay between $85.00 and $195.00 plus GST for the service of eradicating the nest. Some will come back to remove the paper nest for you if it is in a roof void

We've attached a great image which can help you identify what you're seeing

17/08/2021

The Amazing Bumble Bee . . . Dad and I look forward to talking about these wee beauties and what our company policy on Bumble Bees is and what we would love everyone to know . . .

16/08/2021

Our new Pest Buzz episode is up - today we talk generally about our personal pest control efforts in Invercargill and new products we will be trialing that look after our environment, you and our pets . . . .

All you need to know about pest management

24/06/2021

Dad and I talk about money and borer on our 2nd episode of 'The Pest Buzz'

Plains FM, community radio broadcasting to Christchurch and the plains

18/05/2021

Tune into our next episode of The Pest Buzz with Dawn and Jen when we talk about Predator Free 2050 and how we can all contribute to the vision of having a predator free NZ

Predator Free 2050 brings together central and local government, iwi, philanthropists, non-government organisations (like us), businesses, science and research organisations, communities, landowners and individuals.

16/05/2021

In the first episode of Fight for the Wild, we discover the incredible and unique diversity of ancient Aotearoa and how, since the arrival of humans, so much has been lost.

We meet the three introduced predators responsible for much of that loss – rats, possums and stoats - and find out about the carnage they continue to wreak on our native wildlife.

An eye opening and emotional piece.

Fight for the Wild takes viewers into the wild heart of Aotearoa and documents the desperate battle to protect it; it explores the notion of a Predator Free ...

16/05/2021

Listen in as Dawn and Jen discuss rodents and rodent control in their very first episode of The Pest Buzz. If you have a pest question - get in touch

Plains FM, community radio broadcasting to Christchurch and the plains

16/05/2021