Common pests in the New Zealand:
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Find out more about the behaviour and biology of silverfish, as well as their appearance and lifecycle.
Learn about common wasp and bee species found in New Zealand. Find out which species sting or swarm and are valuable to our ecosystem
Researching the type of ants you might have in your property? Rentokil shares our expert knowledge on the common ant species found in New Zealand.
Learn about common types of cockroaches found in New Zealand, including the German, Oriental, Brown Banded and American cockroach.
Find out about common rat species found in New Zealand including the Brown rat (Rattus rattus) and the Black rat (Rattus norvegicus).
Find facts and information about mosquito species, including the Anopheles Mosquito, Aedes Mosquito, Culex Mosquito and the Dark Winged Fungus Gnat
Find facts and information about common flea species in New Zealand such as Bird Fleas, Cat Fleas and Dog Fleas.
Find out about different wood borer species, like the Furniture Beetle, Death Watch Beetle, House Long Horn Beetle and Powder Post Beetle.
Find out how what is the difference between a rat and a mouse including how they look, their habits, droppings and where they live.
Find out more about common pest bird species found in New Zealand including House Sparrow, Indian Myna, Seagulls and Pigeons.
Identify the top 3 common mouse species in New Zealand, including the Field Mouse, House Mouse and Yellow Necked Field Mouse
Find facts about common types of flies found in New Zealand, including House Fly, Cluster Fly, Bluebottle Fly, Fruit Fly, Horse Fly and Vinegar Fly.
Find facts and information about common spider species in New Zealand, including Common House Spider, Harvestman Spider, Wolf Spider and False Widow Spider
Learn about common species of textiles pests found in New Zealand, including the Webbing & Case-bearing Clothes Moth and Variegated Carpet Beetle
Want to know more about bed bugs? Find detailed scientific information on the bed bug species (Cimex lectularius).