Anzac Day is a day for us to reflect on the sacrifices made by our soldiers and to remember the fallen. It is at times like this I like to do some research on the pests that impacted our soldiers. Once of the pests that contributed to the discomfort of our soldiers that we can easily treat today is lice. The result of these lice infestations was Trench Fever. Lice lived in the soldiers blankets and in the seams of their uniforms. The symptoms of trench fever included severe headaches, shivering and pain in the joints. Some of the measures used to prevent trench fever included: use of a louse repellent gel, disinfection of clothing and bedding, bathhouses were built to improve hygiene and soldiers either hand picked the lice from their clothing or ran a flame down the seam of their uniform to kill them. Unfortunately these measures were not 100% effective because of overcrowding and damp and flooded trenches. Soldiers suffering from Trench Fever were not fit to fight. Today pest control treatments are more effective with a variety of options available to our technicians to use on a service. Luckily our military are also more aware of the spread of disease by pest and how that affects our soldiers health. Much more is being done to keep our soldiers Pest Free on the battlefield.