​Summer has come late and hit Adelaide hard, and I really hope you've been handling it ok.

I've had a number of people contact me after seeing snakes in their yard this Summer, so it seems that we're not the only ones to be thrown by this hot weather.

Removing snakes is definitely one for the experts and I recommend you call Aira from A.R.E on 0447 100 855. He is very easy to get along with and his prices are about the best you can get here in Adelaide.

Just quietly, I'd rather not see a snake in my yard at all. There are a few things bringing the snakes in, even in to the house!

In a 'strange but true' fact, snakes getting inside a home are attracted to the cold air conditioning. Seems, they want to get out of the heat too.

The other thing attracting the snakes is mice and other rodents.

There's a few things you can do to keep the rodents down and the snakes away.

Mice and other rodents are looking for shelter from the heat and easy sources of food. This is why you might be seeing more activity in your house. But be warned! They're outside for sure!

Clearing up rubbish, leaf litter, pet food and other food sources in the yard will help keep the rats, mice and other rodents down.

Some suggestions are:
       - dead heading seed pods forming on the plants in the garden! Get out there in the cooler hours and dead head your plants, you're roses will thank you with a new blush of blooms later in the season.
      - remove damaged fruit from fruit trees and place them in a closed bin or see if you can salvage part to use in your kitchen
     - if you have Rodent stations fitted, remember to re-bait (only $90), and if you don't have them I am very happy to quote you and I am offering a saving if you add them to a General Pest Spray.

So, with these jobs done and Aira's number nearby there's hope that you won't end up like this Queensland family: https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/brisbane-family-find-python-inside-their-toilet/news-story/42107754483f6547dea7818b0205ebd6

Tammy & I would like to thank you for your support through 2018 and I wanted to quickly remind you that I am happy to take your calls up to 10pm. Don't forget that you can also that our website takes pest control bookings and you get to choose a time to suit you.

As many of you Guys know I run a Year round Peace of Mind Plan.

It is very similar to what the Pest Control Industry does for Shops and Food  Establishment's .

It has Four visit's in a Year and if you have a problem in between visit's there is no cost to the person who has the Plan.

I had a bit of a problem though about a Month ago when someone wasn't real happy as I didn't turn exactly Three Months after the Service was started . The times are not scheduled for exactly Three Months .My Computer warns me that a service is due but we are dealing with Nature and a service may be a Week or Two early or Late . It may be raining when the Pest Sprays are due or another time may be better for a Rat Rebait for example.

No Biggy , but I must not have explained it correctly . As always Call if you have any problems .

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Alternative to Pesticides
It is important to consider alternative control methods to pesticide use. The key is to make your house and garden unattractive to pests. Some suggestions include;

Rodents - Don't put food scraps in the garden for birds or possums; Throw out food left in dog or cat bowls.
If you have an aviary, keep birdseed in rodent proof dispensers; Pick up and dispose of fallen fruit from any fruit trees, Regularly trim plants such as creepers.
Keep potential nesting places, such as wood and rubbish piles, off the ground.
Consider using traps, but do not lay traps in areas where children, pets or native animals could be harmed.

Flies - Keep a tight lid on outdoor rubbish bins;
Put garden compost in a well sealed container.
Flies don't like pyrethrum, which is a common ingredient in fly spray. You might plant pyrethrum daisies near your front and back doors to repel flies and other insects.
Hang flytraps or fly paper outside in areas where flies tend to gather.

Fleas - Wash pets, their blankets and other bedding regularly. See your Vet for treatment options for your pet.

Cockroaches - Remove any sources of water such as in the base of the shower, in sinks or in dishes left in the kitchen. Cockroaches need a daily source of water to survive. Don't leave food scraps on benches or in pet bowls. Keep rubbish in a bin with the lid on tightly. Don't keep piles of wood chips or much near the house.
Seal cracks and crevices where cockroaches may get into your home.

​Mosquitoes - drain any collected puddles of water, as this is where mosquitoes breed. Change the water in birdbaths at least once a week. Run your swimming pool filter for a few hours each day. Regularly clear your gutters of leaves and other debris that may collect water. Keep larvae eating fish in ornamental ponds - see an aquarium dealer for suggestions on appropriate fish. 

​Adult ants feed exclusively on liquids which they get from their prey and food, solid food which gets carried back to the nest is generally for their larvae.
​ Adult ants staying in the nest, including the Queen, get their liquid food from returning Ants through a process known as Trophallaxis, which means they regurgitate a portion of their own stored liquid food and share it.
Worker Ants place a greater value on their Queens (reproductive) than they place on themselves, therefore food is only passed to the Queen after passing through several workers.
If any Worker ant gets sick they will take themselves out of the food chain thus ensuring the Queen is not harmed.
Because of this Ant Control Methods that reduce the number of Ants (kills them) will never be effective at eradicating an Ant colony. A good Ant product will act slow and not make worker Ants sick, this gives the bait a chance to get to reproductive Queens.
In my opinion it takes year's of searching and trying different Baits, Gels and sprays to get a good combination of products that work really well .

 - This is one of the many interesting articles that can be found in My Three Monthly Emailed Newsletters well worth a read if you get time .