A small business attempting to recycle their waste correctly If you run a food-related business in the Illawarra or Shoalhaven, there’s a major change coming that you need to be aware of. The NSW Government has introduced new FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) laws that will affect how businesses manage their waste—and it could have a direct impact on pest activity in and around your premises. At Five Islands Pest Solutions, we’re already helping businesses prepare. What are the new...

Australian Bird of Prey The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has been reviewing the use and availability of rodenticides in Australia, with proposed changes that would restrict certain products from public sale and limit their use to licensed pest management professionals. While these changes are still being finalised, the direction is clear: Stronger rodenticides are likely to become more tightly controlled. And from a professional pest management perspective,...

If you manage a short-term holiday rental through platforms like Airbnb  or Stayz , maintaining a clean and pest-free property isn’t just good practice — it’s essential for protecting your reputation. One pest sighting can quickly turn into a bad review, a refund request, or even a listing suspension. For property owners, professional pest management is becoming a key part of successful short-term accommodation management. At Five Islands Pest Solutions , we regularly work with holiday rental...