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.
We are always here to help you stay protected against tiny intruders into your home or business. For more tips or help with a pest problem, you can chat to us by clicking the 
or by calling 08 8371 1277.
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.
Your Guide to Spider Control in Adelaide
From the Redback and Funnel Web to the hairy Huntsman, Australia is home to an estimated 10,000 species of spiders. You’ll most definitely have come across them crawling around your home or business at some point.
Remote Management Operations During COVID-19
While working remotely is a fact of life for pest control technicians, team members in administration, HR, and other areas of pest control businesses have had to adjust their work lives to accommodate COVID safety operations.
Your Go-to Guide for Bed Bug Control in Adelaide | Clean Bed Bug Infested Hotels, Healthcare Facilities and Apartment Buildings
Need help getting rid of bed bugs in Adelaide? Your bed can quickly transform from a cosy haven to a true nightmare if you have a bed bug infestation. Learn to spot the signs and symptoms. We specialise in bedbug infestation removal for Hotels, Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities, Apartment Buildings and Cruise Ships.
What you need to know about Ant Control in Adelaide
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.
Your Guide to Cockroach control in Adelaide
Cockroaches are good scavengers that thrive in clean dwellings just as well as they do in unsanitary environments. They carry some pretty filthy germs with them that cause everything from cholera to asthma.
Allstate’s new values allow them to preach what they practice to new recruits
Adelaide’s largest family-owned pest control company has thrived on the vision, hard work and passion of its people for 35 years. Now that Allstate is facing unprecedented growth, these naturally occurring attributes have been turned into official values, so that the exemplary culture that built the business is reflected in every employee.