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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The Ultimate Guide to Fabric Pests
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FABRIC PESTS Finding insects eating away at your clothes, furniture or carpet may not sound like a situation that you’d expect to see. However, it’s an unfortunate reality when you’ve got a fabric pest outbreak. Although they tend to prefer...
Tips To Prevent Pests In Autumn
TIPS TO PREVENT PESTS IN AUTUMNIt’s been a warm couple of months – perfect for going to the beach, relaxing and spending a whole lot of time outside. As the autumn weather forces us back indoors, you’d be forgiven for thinking pests are also going into hibernation and...
The Ultimate Guide to Wasp Control
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WASP CONTROLAlthough bees and wasps can be hard to tell apart, it is best not to confuse them. Wasps can be very aggressive when provoked, their stings feel more painful and, to make matters worse, they can sting multiple times. Wasps play a key...
Getting Rid of Ants – The Complete Guide
Ants have good reason to be a dreaded pest in Adelaide, and it’s not just their painful bites. Like other creepy crawlies, they forage in unsanitary areas and encounter all sorts of nasty germs. They then introduce them to clean food and places, leading to contamination and illness. Ants also damage buildings and electrical wiring.
Ultimate Guide to Bee Prevention
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BEE PREVENTIONAs your garden starts to bloom again after a long, cold winter, you can give thanks to bees for helping out. With a key role in pollinating and assisting plants to grow and survive, bees are an important part of our food production...
9 signs of termites you need to know about
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 MoreAllowing your termite inspector access to more of your property means that they can provide you with...
How to manage spiders this spring
HOW TO GET RID OF SPIDERS THIS SPRING Now that spring is upon us, have you been noticing more spiders around your house? Chances are, they were actually there for months, quietly hiding throughout winter. As they emerge from hibernation looking for food, you’ll...
What do termites look like?
WHAT DO TERMITES LOOK LIKE? Have you noticed small insects around your home and wondered if they are termites? It can be tricky to tell because termites can look different, even if they are from the same colony. Since termites are born into separate castes, with...
Ultimate Guide to Stored Product Pests
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STORED PRODUCT PESTS It can be frustrating to find tiny insects crawling around your kitchen pantry and helping themselves to your food before you’ve had a chance to enjoy it yourself. Known as stored product pests, many of them enter your home...
Are Pest Pigeons a Problem in Winter?
ARE PEST PIGEONS A PROBLEM IN WINTER? While it’s true that most birds prefer to escape to warmer climates for winter, pigeons are an exception. They have traits that make them highly adaptable to survive in cold weather. They find it even easier to survive by...
7 Tips to Keep Rats Out of Your House This Winter
With the cold weather sweeping in, it’s a popular time for rats to seek shelter and warmth inside your house. Unfortunately, rats are among the worst houseguests you could have. Beyond the noise and smells, they contaminate your food – spreading germs and serious...
OvoControl Press Release
Family-owned Allstate has always been at the forefront of commercial pest control, but their latest innovation will positively impact businesses of all sizes.
Your Guide to Pest Control Sprays
YOUR GUIDE TO PEST CONTROL SPRAYS When pests invade your home or business, it can be tempting to reach for the can of Mortein, but often there’s a larger underlying pest problem. That’s where a professional pest control treatment and spray can help. At Allstate, we...
How often do I need a termite inspection?
How often do I need a termite inspection?Subterranean termites are the main species of termites in Adelaide, and these highly destructive creatures are notorious for causing substantial damage to homes and businesses. The best way to prevent them from costing you...
Your Guide to Termite Protection for New Homes
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 MoreAllowing your termite inspector access to more of your property means that they can provide you with...
Your Guide to Pantry Moth/Indian Meal Moth Control in Adelaide
What questions will this article answer?If you open a packet of food and discover messy strands of silk webbing and caterpillars already enjoying its contents, it’s usually because pantry moths have beaten you to it. Also known as Indian...
Fly Control
YOUR GUIDE TO FLY CONTROL IN ADELAIDE No matter where you live in Australia, when the weather heats up you’ll be sure to find yourself swatting away pesky flies. From house flies to fruit flies and drain flies, they’ll scavenge for food everywhere, whether it’s...
The Ultimate Guide To Termite Inspections
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 MoreAllowing your termite inspector access to more of your property means that they can provide you with...
Return to Work
Have pests have taken over your workplace while you’ve been away? With the summer holidays coming to an end and kids going back to school, for many it’s also time to head back to the office. Unfortunately, while you and your team have been enjoying a much-needed...
Your guide to Pest Proof Parties in Adelaide
With summer in full swing, it’s always a good time to catch up with family and friends. Unfortunately, along with the sunny weather comes pests. From flies and mosquitoes to ants and spiders, even the smallest critters can spoil the party for you and your guests. So...
Pest Control for Facilities Managers – The Ultimate Guide
YOUR GUIDE TO PEST CONTROL FOR FACILITIES MANAGERS When you’re a busy facilities manager, pest control can often fall to the bottom of the to-do list, and it’s not hard to see why. In between ensuring the health and safety of staff and customers, building...
Stop Pest Birds Nesting in Your Roof
After a wet and cold winter, spring is finally giving us some welcome relief. But just as prolific as sunny days are wild birds looking for a place to nest. And while you see your roof void as a space for your home’s insulation and wiring, birds see free 5-star...
Your Guide to Bird Mites in Adelaide
Just like bed bugs and fleas, bird mites are tiny terrors that infest your home and bite you when you’re asleep. Also known as bird lice, these creatures are frequently mistaken for other parasites, and it’s easy to understand why.
Your Guide to Flea Control in Adelaide
Throughout history, fleas have been responsible for spreading diseases such as the Bubonic plague. They may be small in size, and lay eggs which are hard to see, but don’t underestimate their ability to cause huge problems in your home or business.