Systems Pest Management Pty Ltd

28/02/2026

Australian bush rats continue to be reintroduced to Sydney's parks

Reintroducing the bush rat (Rattus fuscipes) could benefit plants, native predators and help push out invasive black rats (Rattus rattus).

The bush rat doesn't like traversing our urban landscapes.

Bush rats have been shown to keep black rats from reinvading places the native species is re-established.

Black rats often like to nest in homes and eat your food, but bush rats prefer to avoid developed places.

Bush rats tend to live in dense, complex, vegetated, native bushlands.

Conservationists hope a smelly plan to reintroduce Australian bush rats into a nature reserve in Sydney this weekend could help repair urban ecosystems.

11/12/2025

Listen to Tanya Latty explaining the importance of insects.

Insects are the undervalued stars behind robust plant lives. In this engaging talk, entomologist Tanya Latty explores the role of insects in healthy city eco...

05/09/2025

Is your pest manager contributing to species loss through their chemical actions? At Systems Pest Management our aim is to manage pests without impacting non-target organisms. We also support Greenfleet who contribute to habitat restoration. What actions could you take on 7 September to recognise National Threatened Species Day?

On National Threatened Species Day, we highlight some of the unique species that Greenfleet is helping through our native revegetation projects.

31/07/2025

Perhaps the rakali can be an important contributor in an Integrated Pest Rat Management Programme.

Ever wondered who would win a fight between an Australian and an introduced rat? New research provides the fascinating answer.

24/07/2025

12/04/2025

Not all insects are pests! Humans are more disconnected from nature than ever, partly because technology means we have fewer reasons to spend time in nature – this is what ecologists call the “extinction of experience”. We manage pests without destroying the ecosystems that surround our homes and businesses. Contact our office today to learn more or make a booking for your next inspection.

Nature literacy has inspired creativity and innovation for thousands of years.

09/07/2024

How old are your termites? 34,000 years old?

Researchers used radiocarbon dating to determine some termite mounds in an arid region were about 34,000 years old.

12/01/2024

Thankyou Soulla! An absolute pleasure, as always

Looking for a non- chemical, low hazard pest management company? I’ve been using Systems Pest Management for my home and for numerous years. This company was recommended to me by my building biologist

Last thing I want is my kids, pets, staff and customers exposed to toxic chemicals used by conventional pest companies. Every summer I get my house done with fresh sticky bates which attract pests but are not harmful to people or pets. You’d be horrified if you saw how many cockroaches get stuck to them. They are hidden under fridges and furniture so you can’t see them in your home. Feel free to call on 98693153.

PS I don’t get any rebates or kick backs from them - I’m just sharing the love. And this is one of my most FAQs. To see all my FAQs check out my blog on my IG link tree bio or website.

09/01/2024

It's been a pretty "ant-y" summer so far, so can you learn to live with them in your house?

Check out this article about tips and techniques to proof your home against them.

Great work as usual from Assoc. Prof. Tanya Latty!

Warmer temperatures are often synonymous with the smell of sunscreen and longer evenings spent outdoors. But in southern parts of Australia, a sure-fire indicator that the weather is heating up is the appearance of those tiny little ants trailing through your kitchen. So how can you deal with them?

04/01/2024

A bug show is a great way to start the year! It was an absolute delight to show off the wonderful world of invertebrates in Summer Hill today.

Beetles, spiders, wood-burrowing cockroaches, and a Strong Stick Insect named Boris. All the kids got to see, hear (and touch) some fantastic Australian insects, and even added some they found to our collection!

We're taking our Sisterhood of the Travelling Bugs around Sydney, so if you'd like us to come to your school, give us a call!

22/11/2023

This is frass of the vaunted West Indian Drywood Termite, an exotic pest hunted by the NSW Department of Primary Industries - until recently. Now they're a target of pest managers!

They live inside furniture and floorboards, and don't need ground contact to survive. They're hard to spot, and hard to treat. Look for multicoloured frass collecting in corners. It'll be hard to crush, and easy to roll in your fingers.

Give our office a call if you spot suspicious pellets like these in your house!