Many people are surprised to learn that only female mosquitos feed human blood, and this is only to facilitate egg production. Mosquitos require high amounts of sugar, so they usually feed on sweet nectars, plant sap, and fruit.

Research indicates that mosquitos prefer type O blood. People with O blood are twice as likely to be bitten than those with A blood type.

In some cases, you can prevent mosquitos from biting by using repellents and fly screens. Because they pose a disease risk, keeping these pests under control is essential. A professional pest controller can find where the mosquitos are breeding to halt infestation at the source.

Due to Perth’s warm weather, fleas can be active year-round.

Pets will usually pick fleas up outside and transfer them inside. However, in homes without pets, flea eggs may have been lying dormant from previous tenants, or been transferred by other pests, like rats.