Pest & Animal Control
Pest & Animal Control for Your Garden & Outdoor Spaces
A thriving garden and enjoyable outdoor area shouldn't come at the mercy of unwanted pests and animals. Whether you're battling nuisance birds damaging your crops, flies buzzing around your patio, mosquitoes ruining a summer evening, or animals gnawing at your young trees, our Pest & Animal Control collection has you covered. We've carefully curated a range of practical, effective, and humane solutions designed for Australian homes, gardens, and outdoor entertaining areas — so you can spend less time swatting and more time enjoying the great outdoors.
Our Top Pest & Animal Control Products
Explore some of the standout solutions in this collection:
- Bird Control: The 1.1M Eagle Hawk Kite Bird Scarer – Garden Bird Repellent is a lifelike, wind-powered kite that mimics a predatory hawk in flight — a chemical-free, humane way to deter pest birds from your garden, fruit trees, veggie patches, and more.
- Fly Control: Keep flies at bay indoors and outdoors with our heavy-duty swatters. The Heavy-Duty Plastic Fly Swatter with Long Handle is built tough for everyday use, while the Telescopic Fly Swatter – 77cm Stainless Steel Long Handle gives you extended reach for those hard-to-get spots.
- Mosquito Control: Make your outdoor evenings more comfortable with our range of mosquito coil holders. The Mosquito Coil Holder with Ash Tray & Cover is perfect for home patios and camping trips alike, offering a safe, contained way to burn mosquito coils.
- Tree & Plant Protection: Guard your seedlings and young trees from animals and the elements with the Tree Trunk Protectors Mesh Cage Guard – 1 or 10 Pack. Ideal for new plantings that need that extra layer of defence.
Why Choose Natural & Physical Pest Control?
Physical and chemical-free pest deterrents are increasingly recommended by environmental and health authorities. Reducing reliance on chemical pesticides protects beneficial insects like bees and butterflies, keeps your soil healthy, and minimises risks to pets, children, and wildlife. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends Integrated Pest Management (IPM) — a sustainable approach that prioritises physical, mechanical, and biological controls before chemical treatments.
For those concerned about mosquito-borne illnesses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidance on preventing mosquito bites, including the use of physical barriers and repellent tools — making products like our mosquito coil holders a smart addition to your outdoor routine.
Tips for Effective Pest & Animal Control in Your Garden
- Rotate deterrents: Birds and other animals can become accustomed to static deterrents over time. Moving your bird scarer kite to different positions regularly keeps it effective.
- Layer your approach: Combine physical barriers (like tree trunk guards) with visual deterrents (like hawk kites) for maximum protection.
- Act early: Install tree protectors as soon as seedlings are planted — prevention is far easier than dealing with damage after the fact.
- Use mosquito coil holders safely: Always place coil holders on a stable, non-flammable surface and keep out of reach of children. Our lidded and ash-tray variants make safe use effortless.
- Choose the right fly swatter: A telescopic stainless steel model is great for outdoor spaces and reaching high areas, while a classic long-handle plastic swatter is ideal for quick indoor use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the Eagle Hawk Kite Bird Scarer work as a garden bird repellent?
A: The Eagle Hawk Kite Bird Scarer is designed to mimic the appearance and movement of a large bird of prey in flight. Mounted on a tall pole and powered by the wind, it swoops and soars realistically, frightening pest birds away from your garden, crops, and fruit trees. It requires no electricity or chemicals, making it an eco-friendly and humane bird control solution.
Q: Are mosquito coil holders safe to use outdoors and while camping?
A: Yes — our mosquito coil holders are specifically designed for safe outdoor and camping use. Models like the Mosquito Coil Holder with Ash Tray & Cover and the Mosquito Coil Holder with Lid – Safe Metal Burner feature enclosed designs with lids or ash trays to contain embers and ash, significantly reducing fire risk. Always use on a stable, heat-resistant surface away from flammable materials.
Q: What is the best fly swatter for outdoor use?
A: For outdoor use, we recommend the Telescopic Fly Swatter – 77cm Stainless Steel Long Handle. Its extended, adjustable reach makes it easy to swat flies on large patios, around BBQ areas, and in high-ceiling spaces, while the durable stainless steel handle stands up to outdoor conditions.
Q: When should I use tree trunk protectors for my garden?
A: Tree trunk protectors should be installed as early as possible — ideally at the time of planting. The Tree Trunk Protectors Mesh Cage Guard shields young seedlings and saplings from animal grazing, gnawing, and physical damage from garden equipment, giving your new trees the best chance to establish and thrive.
Q: Are the pest control products in this collection safe for use around children and pets?
A: The majority of products in our Pest & Animal Control collection are physical or mechanical deterrents — meaning they contain no chemicals or poisons, making them a safer choice around children and pets compared to chemical alternatives. As with any garden product, always follow the included usage instructions and supervise young children around any open-flame products such as mosquito coil holders.