LB Pest Management Blog

Liam Basley of LB Pest Management awarded Runner-Up Pest Technician of the Year 2026. We're incredibly proud to share that our founder and lead technician, Liam, has been recognised as the Runner-Up for Pest Technician of the Year 2026 by Professional Pest Manager magazine. The award was announced during Agserv's Pestech 2026, one of Australia's leading industry roadshow events for pest management professionals. For us, this recognition carries special significance. Receiving

Why I Started LB Pest Management Liam and his best friend, Toby. (Photo by Jeff Basley) June 6 marks World Pest Day (also known as World Pest Awareness Day), a global reminder of the essential role pest management plays in protecting public health, food safety, and the environments we live in. In celebration, we'd like to share our founder story—what led to the creation of LB Pest Management, and why this work matters more than most people realise. The Career Crossroads Like

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What the Changes Mean for Your Home: Understanding New Rodent Bait Regulations If you’ve noticed changes in rodent treatments lately, you’re not imagining it. New regulations around certain rat and mouse baits, particularly second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), are shifting how pest control is carried out across Australia. These changes aim to reduce risks to wildlife, pets, and the broader environment. For pest control technicians, it means being more deliber