Pest Blogs for your Home and Business
Pest Blogs for your Home and Business
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Pest Control in Action: How to conduct a termite inspection
Have you ever wondered how professionals conduct a termite inspection? Our Pest Control in Action video series gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how we take on tough pest situations. In this episode, join us as we shadow Pest Technician Scott on a...
Pest Control in Action: How to Conduct an Annual Pest Control Treatment
Have you ever wondered how professionals conduct an annual pest control treatment? Our Pest Control in Action video series gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how we take on tough pest situations. In this episode, Allstate Pest Control technician John is...
How To Stop Possum Problems in your Backyard
A notorious pest for many gardening enthusiasts, possums have a huge appetite for numerous types of plants, fruits and vegetables growing in your yard. Keen to stick around, chances are their closest nesting spot is inside your roof! Avoid having noisy, messy and...
Your Guide To Fire Ant Control
Introduced to Australia over 20 years ago, fire ants are known for their painful stings. A serious agricultural pest, they will eat anything from plants, insects and decomposing animals to food staples in your kitchen. Avoid getting stung by feisty fire ants by...
Pest Control in Action: How to Tackle Termite Infestations
Have you ever wondered how professionals deal with termite problems? Our Pest Control in Action video series gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how we take on tough pest situations. In this episode, Allstate pest technician Josh is tasked with...
Pest Control in Action: How to Control Termites with Chemical Treatment
Have you ever wondered how professionals deal with termite problems? Our Pest Control in Action video series gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how we take on tough pest situations. When termites are detected, professional pest controllers must act...
What do termite inspectors look for?
Although they are a threat all year round, termite outbreaks can be hard to detect. In fact, termites are thought to affect 1 in 5 houses in Adelaide, and cause thousands of dollars in damage that unfortunately isn’t covered by insurance. Learn how licensed termite...
Cockroach control for distribution facilities
No matter if it’s summer or winter, cockroaches are tough pests that are capable of surviving in any environment. With distribution facilities providing plenty of shelter, food and water, they provide ideal conditions for pesky cockroaches to spread germs and cause...
Pest Control in Action: How to Manage Pigeon Problems
If you get a pest outbreak, have you ever wondered how we’ll treat it? Well wonder no more. Our new series, Pest Control in Action, gives you a glimpse into how we tackle outbreaks of all of your ‘favourite’ (aka most dreaded) pests. This week, Allstate...
ARE THE NOISES IN YOUR ROOF POSSUMS OR RODENTS?
ARE THE NOISES IN YOUR ROOF POSSUMS OR RODENTS?Are you hearing noises in your roof at night? Chances are, it’s either pesky possums or rodents. You might never get a chance to see them, but they can make a mess around your home, damage your property and spread germs...
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SILVERFISH CONTROL
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SILVERFISH CONTROLThey live up to 6 years, thrive in tough environments, and have an appetite for many household items. Silverfish feed on everything from pantry staples such as grains and cereals, to paper, fabric and even furniture, making your...
HOW TO AVOID COCKROACH INFESTATION
HOW TO AVOID COCKROACH INFESTATION Though they are small, cockroaches are experts at carrying and spreading germs and diseases from one place to another. This can potentially pose a huge problem not just in your home, but also if you are running a commercial...
YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER FLY CONTROL
YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER FLY CONTROL A quintessential part of the Australian summer, it’s often hard to keep flies away from your backyard barbecue. In this Hivemind article, we have some tips to help you stop them from being a nuisance this festive season.What...
TYPES OF TERMITES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
TYPES OF TERMITES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA With one in five homes experiencing extensive structural damage from termites, they are a notorious pest in South Australia. However, while there are over 300 species of termites in Australia, only a small number are...
HOW TO SPOT VENOMOUS SPIDERS THIS SUMMER
HOW TO PREVENT A FLEA INFESTATION IN YOUR HOME Of the estimated 10,000 species of spiders living in Australia, only a few of them have harmful venomous bites – BUT they’re definitely spiders you want to avoid! Now that we’re in peak spider season, we’ve put...
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MOSQUITO FREE SUMMER
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A MOSQUITO FREE SUMMER Looking forward to outdoor entertaining over the festive season? Watch out for pesky mosquitoes! It’s not just their itchy and irritating bites that will spoil the fun – they can also spread some pretty nasty diseases....
How To Prevent Termites In Commercial Buildings
HOW TO PREVENT TERMITES IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Termites are a notorious pest to homes and businesses in Australia. They are thought to be responsible for significant damage that requires repairs averaging $10,000 per home — and it isn’t covered by insurance....
Are Bees Considered Pests?
ARE BEES CONSIDERED PESTS? Since bees play an important part in keeping our plants and crops healthy and thriving, can they ever be a pest? The answer is yes! There are certain bee species that are thought to compete with other bees and native animals for...
How to Prevent a Flea Infestation in your Home
HOW TO PREVENT A FLEA INFESTATION IN YOUR HOME With a notorious reputation for being a nuisance to our pets, fleas can also cause problems to people. With their itchy and irritating bites and the ability to spread serious diseases, you’ll want them gone as soon...
How to tell the difference between ant species in Australia
HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANT SPECIES IN AUSTRALIA There are at least 1,275 known species of ants in Australia, but only a few are considered as household pests. It’s handy to know which species you’re dealing with in the event of an outbreak, as this...
How to Prevent Ants in Spring
HOW TO PREVENT ANTS IN SPRING With warm weather on its way, the last thing that you need is an army of ants infiltrating your home and yard. However, come spring, hungry ants that have been quietly hibernating during winter will start to emerge and forage for...
How to manage rats in winter
HOW TO GET RID OF RATS IN WINTER Like most pests, rats are naturally drawn to the warmth and shelter indoors when winter sets in. However, they certainly aren’t the best house guests to have around. Not only are rats noisy and active at night, keeping you and...
Your guide to Pigeon Control
YOUR GUIDE TO HUMANE PIGEON CONTROL Introduced to Australia from Europe, feral or pest pigeons have become well adapted to urban environments and steadily increased in population since. Unfortunately, these noisy pests can also carry diseases, parasites, leave a...
Are Termites Active in Autumn
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...