Paul Muldoon

American Journalist and Author

Top 12 Eco Friendly Pest Control Methods

Top 12 Eco Friendly Pest Control Methods – Updated With 3 New Methods

The Best Environmentally Friendly Pest Treatment Choices

Top 12 Eco Friendly Pest Control Methods

Making the right choices can have lasting impacts. For pest control, traditional methods that rely on harsh chemicals and pesticides are potentially dangerous. These chemicals can cause cancer, birth defects, and neurological damage. That’s why eco-friendly alternatives are an important option for homeowners. Get to know the safe pest control methods that won’t harm you, your family or the environment. We were lucky to chat with Brent Mcpherson a local pest controller who provides extermination services throughout NSW. He said natural repellents like boric acid and neem oil work great, as well as making sure all windows are sealed and fix leaking taps.

Problems with Chemicals in Pesticides

Using harsh chemicals can be risky for people’s health, especially for familes. Chemicals such as inesticides and pesticides, solvents, and some industrial chemicals have been linked to an increased risk of cancer. Lead, mercury, and certain pesticides can also cause fertility problems, birth defects, neurological damage and respiratory issues. Inhaling chemical fumes might even trigger allergic reactions or other health problems like kidney and liver damage. Always exercise caution when using chemicals and read the instructions thoroughly to avoid any possible risks.

As an alternative you can try a more natural and eco-friendly approach to controlling pests.

The Secret to Early Retirement and a Stress-Free Life

The Secret to Early Retirement and a Stress-Free Life

Many people come to the internet looking for the secret to a stress free life. Retirement does seem like a good place to find peace, but many people’s retirements are in doubt these days. So, how can someone find peace in such a stressful time as this?

The problem with people’s searches for peace is that they often go looking for a cheat code: do this one simple trick and you will receive peace and happiness! In reality, things are a little bit more complicated.

Still, the bare principle for peace is simple.

Think about your life. What in it causes you stress? Paying bills? Finding time for daily errands? Paying a mortgage? Finding peace is a simple matter of taking those little stressors and finding ways to deal with them every day. Here, procrastination is the biggest obstacle between us and inner peace.

Cockroach Populations Set To Explode Across Australia This Summer

Cockroach Populations Explode Across Australia

Hot Summer Weather will see Cockroaches in Abundance

Cockroach Populations Set To Explode Across Australia This Summer

Australian authorities are bracing for a potentially catastrophic increase in cockroach populations this summer. It’s due to rising temperatures and favourable conditions for the cockroach breeding cycles. The combination of a warm climate, coupled with an abundance of food sources, means that cockroaches will breed alot fast. We could experience a cockroach population boom not seen before.

Experts are warning that an uncontrolled outbreak in cockroaches could reach crisis levels. They’re urging homeowners and businesses to take appropriate precautions in order to prevent infestations from occurring in the first place.

The subtropical climate of Queensland, characterised by high humidity and warm temperatures, provides ideal conditions for cockroach populations to thrive. The combination of heat and moisture creates a breeding ground for cockroaches to flourish, exacerbating infestation problems. According to climate experts, understanding and addressing the specific weather patterns in an area is crucial in effectively managing cockroach populations.”

We Moved to Australia – Our New Home in Sydney

We Moved to Australia – Our New Home in Sydney

Starting A New Life

Moving To Australia

My family – wife, and son completed our move to Frenchs Forest Sydney, Australia, but it was not without its drama. Of course, moving into a new home comes with many headaches, but it felt so long since we’ve moved, we needed a break. The Frenchs, as my wife prefers to call it, has a nostalgic charm. Quiet meandering streets and lush bush land highlight the neighborhood for family living. It also offers access to different shopping malls and an incredible line of beaches that my family didn’t take long to call Frenchs Forest our home.

But before we did, we had a rat problem. Rats and mice are some of Australia’s most disgusting pests. I will put them after roaches though. The bottom line, you don’t want to find those creatures in your house. Now, don’t get me wrong, I definitely don’t have a thing against rats. However, since they travel through sewers and polluted streets, bearing bacteria and ticks, they can potentially cause health hazards for my entire family. Apart from the filth, the first few nights in our new house were full of disturbance.

The rats had a habit of nibbling and chewing through any object they could find. One mouse chewed through the electrical wires, so we needed to call a repairman. Before unpacking completely, we needed to solve our rodent infestation problem. We owe a great deal of this solution to our new neighbors and the internet. Thankfully, we were able to look up a safe pest control company in Frenchs Forest. But that was not without its problems also.

From previous experience, I’ve known to look for a pest control company that offers efficient and sustainable treatment with proven experience. If anything, the solution must be safe around my family and property.

Local Pest Control Company

 

At first, I thought to look through reviews online to find the best out of the bunch. However, I first had to ask our new neighbors for recommendations. The first few I spoke to appeared to be fine, but one gave a red flag when he asked for payment before the job. That was a big no for me. Moving on, I spoke to another that would not offer an agreement or contract to cover the removal. That was another big red flag I was not willing to put up with. One particular pest removal company was willing to offer a contract and receive only half the money as down payment, which appeared fine. However, I couldn’t find a recent review to prove they really did what they claimed they would do. In the end, I was able to find a local pest control company that fit what I really wanted. The technician from Pro Pest Control Sydney offered effective and long lasting pest treatment, exactly what I needed. I highly recommend Adam Love and his team from Pro Pest Control Sydney, give them a call if you have a pest problem. So, I got my rat problem solved, and my wife could finally make the home into what we have always wanted. 

Now to the good stuff.

French’s Forest had a lot to offer me and my family. First, I had to settle down and start my own business. As a freelance writer, I knew moving would not conflict with my job since I can work from anywhere. Thankfully, there were also lots of freelance opportunities online that I could explore. In time, I took up small contract jobs in writing for local businesses a freelance writer.

When I am not writing, I make sure to explore Frenchs Forest with my wife and son. For example, my wife and I sometimes spend our evenings walking the Flora and Fauna with Bush Turkeys and Kookaburras trotting across the roads. If not for the snakes, I am sure my wife will make me come out more. For a family fun time, we had beaches, great cafes, and lagoons my son loves so much.

 

Frenchs Forest Sydney

Big changes to Frenchs Forest played a significant part in the reason why my family has decided to move there. So far, we have not regretted our decision. Everyone is settling in quickly and easily – so much that I think we will call this place home for a very long time to come. Now, as I write, I relax, enjoy, and spend quality time with my wife and son, who are also doing excellently well.

Until next time.

Announcing My Retirement

Announcing My (Semi) Retirement

My Retirement Didn’t Come Easy, But I plan to make It Easy Enough for Myself Retiree

No matter how much you look forward to it, retiring from work is a major milestone and a life challenge that can be stressful and beneficial. For some, it led to health complications, while for some, they could cope and move on. Thankfully, I was among the latter, as I was able to adjust to my new life and reward myself in the long run. Many of us have a picture of what we want our retirement to be – an ideal retirement many call it. For example, spending more time with friends and families, traveling the world, or even pursuing a hobby. Regardless of the dream, a lot of us want to relax and go easy while enjoying freedom. But the road to retirement is never as smooth as we imagine it. For me, I had planned the financial aspects of my retirement. I definitely didn’t want to rely on handouts to survive. However, like most people, I almost didn’t pay attention to the psychological impact of retiring from work. See, before now, I had a career in writing. I had worked large and small contract jobs for various businesses. I am the type of guy that you can say has written on and edited everything a writer can write about. And, yes. I loved my job. I even loved my colleagues and work environment more. As you must have clearly noticed, I seem like the type of guy that must have had retirement figured out long before the time was ever due.

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