On the road with Kiki – Episode 29

by SerumTD-019 | Jun 30, 2023 | Kiki

On the road with Kiki – Episode 29

Welcome back for another instalment of On the Road with Kiki. In this series, pest consultant Kristian bring us along with him as he visits homes and businesses all around Adelaide to assess pest outbreaks. Although the weather isn’t looking favourable today, Kristian says that it won’t deter pests from being a nuisance!

He begins the day at a multi-storey student accommodation lodge, where the owner is keen for a regular pest control service to keep the place pest-free. He’s already quite well set up with some rodent baits outside, and pesticide sprays to outdoor and common indoor areas. Kristian also suggests applying a treatment dust to the roof space to combat ants, cockroaches and spiders. He gives the owner an all-inclusive quote for a quarterly pest control service which includes using bait stations and external sprays to keep away rodents, spiders, ants and cockroaches. The owner accepts and promptly books in for an initial service.

The next client has recently purchased a home and wants some termite protection. It’s pretty clear why, because Kristian spots a fence post in the backyard that has clearly suffered a significant amount of termite damage. However, luckily there are no obvious signs of active termites. He measures up and leaves the client with a quote to consider for a termite protection system.

Then, it’s off to the last job of the day in the Adelaide foothills for a termite assessment. The owner says they see signs of termite damage in their home. They’ve lived there for 23 years, and had wooden floorboards installed when they moved in. After an assessment, Kristian notes that there are multiple areas of damaged timber flooring within the home which are unfortunately “paper thin”. With piles of firewood stashed around the yard outside, there’s certainly a high risk of attracting more termites to the area, so he recommends a Sentricon baiting system for the client.

Family owned and established in 1986, Allstate is Australia’s largest family-owned pest control company. With a 24/7 emergency callout service to all suburbs, our team is highly trained and fully equipped to assess, manage and treat any pest outbreaks in residential, commercial and industrial settings. As a proud local business, we’re passionate about to bringing the community together by connecting with other local businesses.

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On the road with Kiki – Episode 28

by SerumTD-019 | Jun 19, 2023 | Kiki

On the road with Kiki – Episode 28

Thanks for joining us yet again for our latest instalment of On the Road with Kiki. In this series, pest consultant Kristian takes us to homes and businesses around Adelaide to assess and manage pest outbreaks. Today, it’s pesky possums on the agenda.

Starting off in Torrensville, Kristian visits a client living in a single storey house with suspected possums in the roof. He sees straight away that there is a potential entry point through the box gutter, but ends up finding multiple entry points around the home. Kristian leaves the client with a quote to block all the entry points and set up a trapping system.

The next client lives in a recently built home in Para Vista and they have had solar panels installed just a few weeks ago. While the client thinks that the possums are getting inside the home through entry points left behind after the solar panel installation, Kristian disagrees. He checks the perimeter of the house for entry points, but is unsuccessful. However, when he climbs up into the roof space, he finds evidence of rodent droppings, as well as apricots! It turns out that rodents are pinching the fruit from a neighbour’s overhanging tree, squeezing under the corrugated iron roof and having a feast inside. Kristian recommends a rodent baiting service, which comes with a six-month warranty.

The last client of the day in Athelstone says that he can hear noises in his roof, including tapping sounds. He thinks the pests sound too heavy to be rodents, more like the size of a cat, so he’s assuming that they’re possums. Turns out, it’s actually rats because Kristian spots rat droppings in the roof space. He suggests a rodent baiting program using hard plastic lockable baiting stations, just in case there are also possums around, as it is a high risk area.

Established in 1986, Allstate has now grown to become Adelaide’s largest independent pest control provider. Available 24/7 to all suburbs, we can assess, manage and treat pest outbreaks in residential, commercial and industrial settings. Being a local business, we’re keen to support the growth of our community by building strong relationships with other local businesses.

For effective and safe pest control services, contact Allstate today.

Choose Allstate for safe, nontoxic treatments to

protect your home or business from pests today.

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On the road with Kiki – Episode 27

by SerumTD-019 | Jun 17, 2023 | Kiki

On the road with Kiki – Episode 27

Welcome back for another episode of On the Road with Kiki, where we follow pest consultant Kristian around Adelaide as he visits homes and businesses to assess pest outbreaks.

Kicking off the day in Aldinga, Kristian is tasked with a termite assessment at a holiday house. While taking a look at the sleepers underneath the house, he immediately spots some damage to some wooden sleepers. Kristian speaks to the owner on the phone and finds out that in addition to a termite protection quote, they’d like one for crawling insects as well.

Up next, there’s a pigeons nesting on some ledges at a townhouse, and the owner wants a quote to manage them, as they’re being a nuisance and leaving messy droppings on behind. It turns out that the neighbour opposite has some solar panels on their roof with pigeon activity, so that’s where they’re coming from. Kristian goes over to have a chat to them about the issue and offers them a quote for solar panel proofing.

Then it’s time for a possum assessment at another client’s home. The owner has noticed some possums in the area and their dog has even chased some away. When Kristian climbs into the roof space for a look, he finds rodent droppings instead of possums, so he gives the client a quote for some rodent baiting and treatment.

To finish off the day, Kristian visits his friend’s house for a termite treatment and protection assessment. He’s situated in a group of three units, with large trees in the area and wood scattered around the yard. Kristian recommends baiting and a liquid treatment to keep the pesky termites away.

Family owned and operated since 1986, Allstate is Adelaide’s largest independent pest control provider. With a 24/7 urgent callout service to all suburbs, we’re here to help treat pest outbreaks in residential, commercial and industrial settings. As a local business, we’re keen to work with other local businesses to build a bright future for our community.

Contact Allstate today for effective and reliable pest control services.

Choose Allstate for safe, nontoxic treatments to

protect your home or business from pests today.

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On the road with Kiki – Episode 26

by SerumTD-019 | Jun 5, 2023 | Kiki

On the road with Kiki – Episode 26

Happy Friday! Thanks for joining us for our latest episode of On the Road with Kiki. Today, we’re following pest consultant Kristian as he tackles pest outbreaks in homes and businesses across Adelaide.

Kristian starts off the day in Mount Barker with a pest prevention quote at a restaurant, where the owner is having issues with fly control. Kristian discusses the option of applying Seclira, an insect treatment, in and around doors, which will kill insects upon contact. After going through the various options, he leaves the owner a quote for fly repelling units to be installed when the restaurant doors are opened.

The next job is a termite prevention quote for a home. Kristian takes the client through various options, including a liquid treatment, which is applied either via a spray underneath pavers and floors, or by drilling and injecting the treatment through concrete and tiles, which can get messy inside. The
client agrees that a baiting option around the perimeter of the house sounds far more appealing, and it’s also environmentally friendly. Kristian leaves them with a quote for a protection treatment and inspection.

The end of the day is in sight as Kristian heads to his last client’s house. Unfortunately, they’ve spotted some old termite damage in their garage. Kristian confirms not only these signs of termite damage in some wooden sleepers, but also catches an active termite! He emails the client a quote for a full inspection and treatment.

Established in 1986, Allstate has since grown to become Australia’s largest family owned pest control provider. Servicing all suburbs, you can contact us24/7 to assess, manage and treat pest outbreaks in commercial, residential and industrial settings. Being a local business, we’re passionate about supporting other local businesses in building a strong, sustainable future for our community.

For reliable and safe pest control services, contact Allstate today.

Choose Allstate for safe, nontoxic treatments to

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Are Termites Active in Autumn

by SerumTD-019 | Jun 5, 2023 | Termites

ARE TERMITES ACTIVE IN AUTUMN?

Just because the weather is getting cooler, it doesn’t mean that active termites will just disappear. Like many other creepy crawlies, you’ll find that they thrive better in warmer conditions, but are still able to survive well in the cold. No matter the temperature, once termites have managed to make their way inside your home, they won’t stop causing thousands of dollars of damage that insurance won’t cover.

If you’re concerned about a potential termite outbreak, read on to learn more about termite behaviour in autumn and signs of an infestation

What questions will this article answer?

When are termites most active?

In many parts of the world, including Adelaide, termites are active all year round, no matter the season.

Termite activity through the seasons

It’s more common to see termites swarming and flying in summer, but this is just a visible sign that there are termites are nearby. In other seasons, there can still be many more hidden away underground and sheltering inside homes and businesses, silently causing destruction.

What are the signs of active termites?

If you notice these changes to your home or business premises, you could potentially have a termite outbreak.

Professional termite control

Due to the high risk of structural damage to your home or business premises, we recommend seeking professional assistance to prevente termites as fast as possible.

Choose Allstate for effective termite control this autumn

Our team is licensed, highly experienced and fully equipped to detect and treat termite outbreaks early. We’re available 24/7 for advice about termites. All our treatments are covered under warranty and can be paid off using an interest-free payment plan.

When are termites most active?

In many parts of the world, including Adelaide, termites are active all year round, no matter the season. The queen termite will continue laying eggs to help maintain the colony. While the ideal temperature for termite survival is 23-38 degrees Celsius, they also prefer areas with moisture.

Although it seems that termites prefer a warm, humid climate, and the weather can certainly affect the formation of new colonies, make no mistake – they can still be laying low nearby when the mercury drops.

Many species of termites have evolved to survive in winter, and others actively look for warm places to shelter, such as your home.

Once they’ve entered your foundations, walls and other cellulose-rich wooden structures, they will silently eat away at the wood, resulting in significant damage. At this point, no weather conditions will deter termites away from a feast of their favourite food.

Termite activity through the seasons

Here’s the pattern of behaviour that you should expect from termites throughout the year:

Spring

Spring time is when termites begin to pair off to mate, with each couple swarming or flying away or from the colony to start their own. The female termite will lay eggs inside a rotten tree stump or decaying wood.

Summer

As swarming continues, there also are many termites out and about foraging for food. While many worker termites die during this time, the secondary queen will lay more eggs to keep the colony populated. Damp wood termites are most commonly active during summer.

Winter

In winter, most termites will avoid the harsh elements and become less active in foraging for food. The queen termite will also lay less eggs during this time.

To escape the cold weather, many species of subterranean termites will dig deeper underground to seek warmth. Others will look for protection within your home.

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Termite activity in autumn

There are some dry wood termites, in particular subterranean termites, that prefer cooler weather. In fact, there is one species that is known to have active swarmers during the autumn months.

What are the signs of active termites?

Here are some ways to tell if you have termite activity in your home or business:

Look for changes to walls, floors and ceilings, such as cracks, changes to the paint, sagging and blistering.
Door frames may become warped and doors may be harder to open or close
You notice mud tubes which are small brown coloured, elongated tunnels with an outer wall made from dirt, wood, debris and droppings
You hear a hollow sound when tapping on termite-infested timber structures
You see piles of swarmer or flying termite wings
You experience frequent electricity interruptions due to termite activity interfering with wiring

Termite activity can be difficult to see until it’s too late without extra equipment and special training. For early detection, a professional termite inspection is the way to go.

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Professional termite control

Due to the high risk of structural damage to your home or business, we recommend seeking professional assistance to prevente termites as fast as possible.

At Allstate, we’ll carry out a thorough inspection of your property before coming up with a treatment plan.

We normally use above ground and underground baiting systems to remove termites, depending the affected areas of your home.

For targeted treatments inside your home, we’ll normally use Premise, which is a non-repellent termiticide, placed in treatment zones. This product is safe for children, pets and the environment.

Our go-to underground baiting system is Sentricon Always Active, which is placed around the perimeter of your home, and in areas with high amounts of termite foraging.

Learn more about how we detect and treat termite outbreaks

Choose Allstate for effective termite control this autumn

As termites don’t stop being a pest in autumn, your home or business could still be at high risk of an outbreak. Fortunately, Allstate is here to help.

Family owned and local, with over 30 years’ experience in pest control and management, Allstate has provided services to homes and businesses in all types of settings across Adelaide.

Our team is licensed, highly experienced and fully equipped to detect and treat termite outbreaks early.

We understand that termite outbreaks can be stressful and disruptive, and that’s why we are available 24/7 for advice about any pest issue or concern that you may have.

All our treatments come with a 100% money-back, satisfaction warranty and are non-toxic towards children, pets and the environment. With interest-free pay plans available, you won’t need to delay any urgent termite inspection or treatment any futher.

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