Pest Blogs for your Home and Business
Pest Blogs for your Home and Business
Welcome to Allstate’s hive mind of pest blogs, where we answer your buzzing questions.
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Early signs of autumn pests
EARLY SIGNS OF AUTUMN PESTSAs the summer festivities wind up and days get cooler, you might naturally assume that pests will also disappear. Unfortunately, this is not the case for ants, cockroaches, spiders and rodents. Learn how you can identify these common autumn...
Understanding the life cycle of termites
UNDERSTANDING THE LIFE CYCLE OF TERMITESAlthough most termites only live for 1-2 years, that’s still plenty of time to cause a lot of damage in your home! Learn about how these tiny terrors grow and work together to become masters of destruction in this Hivemind...
Keeping your home pest-free while you’re away
KEEPING YOUR HOME PEST-FREE WHILE YOU’RE AWAYHooray for summer! If you’ve planned a trip away, it could be the perfect opportunity for nuisance pests to come over and make themselves at home. Avoid an unwanted pest outbreak while you’re away by following our top 8...
Does summer heat cause pest infestations
DOES SUMMER HEAT CAUSE PEST INFESTATIONS?For many pests, summer is their peak season and it’s not hard to understand why. When provided with ideal conditions to thrive, homes and businesses across Adelaide face a higher risk of a pest outbreak. Learn about how hot...
Top 5 Termite Species Found in Adelaide
Termites, also known as white ants, are social insects that thrive in colonies and play a vital role in breaking down dead wood and other organic matter. However, in urban environments, these pests often target wooden structures, causing significant damage to homes...
Top Tips for a Cockroach-Free home this summer
For most of us, our summer plans do not involve dealing with a cockroach outbreak. However, with peak cockroach season in full swing, we’ve put together our top 6 tips to help you prevent these pesky creatures from ruining your holidays.What questions will this...
How to keep Pests away in Summer
How to keep Pests away in Summer With many of us getting excited about the upcoming summer holidays, the last thing on anybody’s mind would be dealing with a pest outbreak. Unfortunately, being the peak season for many pests, summer pest outbreaks are relatively...
Drywood Termites: Are They in Adelaide?
Drywood termites are a species of destructive termites that feed on structural wood and live entirely within timber without requiring contact with the soil. These pests, including the West Indian dry wood termite (Cryptotermes brevis), are known for their ability to...
What is the best protection against termites?
Government guidelines recommend that a termite inspection should be carried out at least once a year, depending on your property’s risk of termite activity. Learn More Allowing your termite inspector access to more of your property means that they can provide you with...
How to prevent a blowfly infestation
Although they have an important role in decomposing organic waste, the last thing you need this summer is a blowfly outbreak in your home or business. With blowfly season fast approaching, we’ve prepared this guide to help you keep pesky blowflies away for...
Termite Barrier Cost: A Comprehensive Guide
Termite barriers are an essential measure for protecting homes in Australia, where termite infestations are both common and potentially devastating. The damage caused by termites can lead to repair costs amounting to tens of thousands of dollars. According to CSIRO,...
Top 20 Common Household Bugs in Australia
Maintaining a safe, pest-free home in Australia means understanding and managing the common household bugs that frequently invade residential spaces. Identifying common household bugs in Australia promptly is essential for prevention and eco-friendly pest control....
Garden Orb Weavers: Friend or Foe?
With their signature webs made popular in Halloween decorations, garden orb weavers are easy to spot in gardens all across Adelaide. Learn more about whether or not this common backyard spider is worth worrying about in this Hivemind blog.What questions will this...
What Not to do During a Bee Swarm
WHAT NOT TO DO DURING A BEE SWARM A single beehive can house up to 20,000 to 80,000 bees at a time, but what happens when it reaches capacity? Many bees are sent away to look for a new home. Also known as a bee swarm, we’ve prepared some tips on what to avoid doing to...
How to prevent birds from nesting in your roof
With the winter chill setting in, the last thing you need to worry about is a flock of pest birds sheltering in your roof. They’re messy, noisy and cause damage to your building. Continue reading to find out how you can stay free of pest birds this winter season.What...
Termite nests: what they look like and how to prevent them
Adelaide is riddled with termite nests which are home to some of the most destructive termite species in Australia. With an entire colony of hungry termites to feed, these nests can cause significant and expensive damage to buildings. Find out how you can protect your...
How to Rat Proof Your Roof
With the winter chill well and truly setting in, it’s no surprise that rats are seeking refuge inside, just like the rest of us! Noisy, messy and unhygienic, rats make the most irritating houseguests, so we’ve put together 4 helpful tips for you to keep rats away from...
How to Prevent Anthills in Your Garden
With the remarkable ability to sniff out food up to 6 metres away, hungry ants won’t hesitate to set up a new anthill once they find a great place to feed. Avoid having ants marching their way to your home and garden by following our top tips to prevent anthills all...
Your Guide To Winter Pests
So, pests aren’t usually a problem in winter, right? Unfortunately not. Just like people, pests such as rodents, spiders, ants, cockroaches, and silverfish look for warm places to nest and hibernate. Continue reading to learn more about how to avoid these frustrating...
Silverfish Proof Your Kitchen and Bathrooms
With a life span of 6 years, an attraction to high moisture areas such as bathrooms, and an appetite for kitchen pantry staples, silverfish are certainly not ideal houseguests. In this Hivemind blog, we share our top 7 tips to help you keep silverfish away from your...
Rodent Control for Distribution Facilities
A serious threat to distribution facilities, hungry rodents can make a mess, contaminate stock and have a negative impact on your business if you don’t act fast to stop them. This guide is for busy facilities managers to help safeguard your business from the threat of...