Austates Pest Equipment

27/08/2026

🚨 Queensland's fire ant biosecurity zones now change every month, not every year.
If you move soil, turf, mulch, hay, potted plants or ground-stored machinery, this affects you. That means pest techs, landscapers, turf and nursery suppliers, earthmovers, quarry operators, farmers and transport crews. 🚜

Why it matters: boundaries now follow detections, not suburb lines. A site that was clear last month can be inside a zone today, and audits happen without notice. ⚠️

📲 Full explainer https://austates.com.au/fire-ant-biosecurity-zone-rules-in-queensland-explained/

New fire ant biosecurity zone rules in Queensland now change monthly. Learn what the updates mean for moving soil, turf and machinery, and how to stay compliant.

25/08/2026

Queensland conditions don't go easy on equipment. Heat, humidity, UV exposure and the odd downpour are all part of a standard working week up here.

Austates spray units are built with Australian conditions in mind, using materials and components that won't corrode, fade or fail when the weather turns against you.

Tough where it counts. Ready year-round.
https://austates.com.au/

21/08/2026

Most operators think about efficiency when they set up their ute. Fewer think about what a bad setup is doing to the vehicle itself, or the risk it's creating every time they're on the road.

Tanks positioned wrong, weight not sitting over the axles, gear rattling around loose in the back. It's not just handling that suffers. It's tyre wear, suspension strain, and a truck that behaves unpredictably in an emergency stop. None of that shows up until it's an expensive or dangerous problem.

A proper setup, hose reels that don't fight you, tanks placed with weight in mind, toolboxes that actually secure your gear, isn't just about looking professional. It's what keeps the truck running longer and keeps you safer on the road doing it.

Full breakdown of the setup decisions that actually matter, not just the ones that look good, in the link below.

Whether you’re a solo operator or managing a fleet, the right equipment will streamline your workflow and reduce downtime.

19/08/2026

It gets dragged across driveways, coiled in the heat, pressurised all day and exposed to chemicals that degrade lesser materials fast.

A quality pesticide hose isn't something to cut corners on. Austates units come fitted with high-quality 12mm pesticide hose with brass fittings, because the last thing you need is a failure mid-job.

The right hose. Properly fitted. Every time.

Talk to our team https://austates.com.au/

17/08/2026

Landscapers and grounds maintenance crews put their spray equipment through its paces every single day. Coverage, consistency and reliability aren't optional, they're what separates a professional result from a patchy one.
Austates spray units are built for exactly this kind of work. Tough enough for daily commercial use, and set up so everything you need is within reach when you're working against the clock.
Built for the job. Ready for yours.
Explore the range, https://austates.com.au/

12/08/2026

Refilling mid-paddock because you're carrying the wrong combination of tanks, hoses and pumps costs more than time. It's fuel, it's wear on the vehicle, and it's a day that runs longer than it should.

A spray unit built around how you actually work, tank capacity matched to your acreage, hose length suited to your application range, and a pump matched to your pressure and flow needs, means pesticide and fertiliser go on in one pass, not three trips back to base.

Austates has been custom-building spray units for agricultural operators for 30+ years, in-house, in Brisbane. Off-the-shelf when you need something fast, fully custom when your operation needs something specific.

Talk to the team about what your setup should actually look like.
https://austates.com.au/agricultural-spray-units-that-make-applying-pesticide-or-w**dicide-easy/

24/07/2026

Every Austates unit is designed and built right here, not shipped in from overseas and rebadged.

That means we understand exactly what Australian conditions and Australian operators actually need, and if something needs adjusting, we're not far away.

Local team. Local know-how. Equipment built for the job in front of you.

Find out more
https://austates.com.au/

22/07/2026

Your clients aren't just judging whether the pest is gone. They're judging everything from the moment you pull up.

How you respond to an inquiry, whether you show up on time, how your ute looks when you open it, how clearly you explain what you're doing. The technical result might be perfect, but if the experience feels disorganised or unclear, you've already lost ground on the next booking.

The pest control operators who build strong, repeat client bases aren't just good at the job. They're professional at every touchpoint.

Read the full breakdown of what clients are actually evaluating when they hire a pest control company.
https://austates.com.au/what-clients-expect-from-pest-control-services/

Discover what customers expect from pest control companies, from prompt service to tailored solutions. Learn how to exceed their expectations and build trust.

20/07/2026

Your spray rig takes a beating. Chemical exposure, rough terrain, constant loading and unloading, day after day, job after job.

Austates spray units are built to handle it. Heavy-duty frames, quality pumps, chemical-resistant tanks and properly fitted components, designed to keep performing long after cheaper setups have given up.

Reliable gear. Reliable results.

Check out our spray unit range
https://austates.com.au/spray-rig/

16/07/2026

A disorganised truck costs you more than time.

Every minute spent hunting for the right hose, the right nozzle, or the right chemical on-site is a minute your client is watching. A well-set-up truck signals that you run a tight operation before you've even started the job.

From hose reel configurations to custom spray rigs and proper weight distribution, the way you build your setup directly affects how efficiently you work and how professionally you come across.

Explore truck setup ideas built around the way pest control operators actually work.
https://austates.com.au/pest-control-truck-setup-ideas-maximising-efficiency-with-austates/

Whether you’re a solo operator or managing a fleet, the right equipment will streamline your workflow and reduce downtime.