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Bushfire season basics: what you need to know
Extreme weather conditions are not a matter of “if” but “when” in Queensland. Over the last two years, Queensland has suffered unprecedented bushfires. This has served as a solemn reminder for Queenslanders to be as prepared as...
An Easy Tradie Self Care Guide
As a tradie, self care may not be high up on your priority list, but that doesn’t mean that both you and your work wouldn’t benefit from a bit of a self care routine. In fact, you definitely would benefit from it....
How to Safely Transport your Equipment from Job to Job
As a tradie, one of the most important parts of your job is safely transporting your tools, equipment, machinery and chemicals to work and from job to job. Making sure you do this properly is crucial when it comes to...
Tradie Business: The basics of starting your business
Before you slap a logo on the side of your ute, there are a couple of things that you should consider when starting a business in any trade. Building your business from scratch can be tough, but it can also be very...
How Not to Get Bogged, or Unbog Yourself if You do
When out and about venturing through new terrains, even the most experienced of drivers can find themselves in sticky situations. If you find yourself encountering tricky territory or even falling into some trouble, you’ll...
Canopy Care – How to Keep your Canopy up to Scratch
At Austates, we believe that if something’s worth doing, then it’s worth doing properly. That’s why all of our ute canopies are manufactured with a powder coated finish, which is the most durable finish on the market. Not...
Winter Pests to Keep an Eye Out For
We’ve welcomed the winter weather and (generally) said goodbye to the pesky flies but unfortunately, we aren’t afforded such luck with other common household pests. Winter is prime time for a few unwanted creepy-crawly critters...
The Benefits of Buying Australian Made
Buying Australian made products is an activity that is widely encouraged through many industries and the pest control industry is no exception. Not only is buying Australian made products encouraged, it can also be very...
Important Services for When we Return to our Normal Routines
With weekly updates on regulations across the nation with COVID-19 restrictions, there can be a lot of factors to take into consideration within this ever-changing landscape. As offices and various public spaces begin to...
How has Coronavirus Affected Pest Levels?
During a time when so many countries across the globe have some kind of social distancing or lockdown procedures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been some unintended consequences. One of these consequences is...
The Latest Trends in Pest Management
When it comes to pest management these days you have to be pretty on the ball with different technologies, sciences and methods. Pest management is more effective than ever today with technology that provides real time...
5 Things You’ll Need to Start a Pest Control Business
Are you thinking of starting your own pest control business? Working for yourself and being your own boss is the dream, and a pest control business has the potential to earn you a healthy income! There are a few key points to...