Welcome to the middle of the year! We've certainly had some chilly mornings of late!

Tammy & I are knee deep in tax time, I hope it's being kind to you. We were thinking that it's about this time that purse strings tighten, either people waiting for a tax return so they can do some things around the house, or you're saving up for Christmas and Summer (it's closer than we want to admit).

We wanted to let you know that we understand and that's why we've signed up to Jim's Pay Plan powered by OpenPay, to make things a little easier for you.

So what is it?

You set up an account, you book with us and choose to pay with Jim's Pay Plan, you set a repayment schedule with them, we come and do your pest control. We get paid and you pay your scheduled amounts through OpenPay.

That means that you get to decide how much and a what intervals you can pay it off.

Not too sure how to get started? It's ok, I can set you up on the spot!

Take control

Tammy & I like it because it puts you in control of your budget and yet still able to afford the things you need to keep your home, like pest control and termite treatments. As a rule, plans are for between 4 Months (under $1000) and 12 Months (over$1000) , these are the normal settings but you can apply to go out to 24 Months for amounts over $1000.

We're big believers in prevention being better than the cure and we've certainly seen some horrible pest damage. We've also seen the bills they create and so we wanted a way to help with both.

Flexibility when you need it most.

As I mentioned earlier, Christmas will be here before we know it. With it comes extra bills and extra time outside. Jim's Pay Plan is definitely one of the ways we see to helping you through.

Don't forget that I offer year round protection and peace of mind plans means that you don't have to try and remember when I last did a general spray, termite inspection, or rodent baiting. That's all for me to remember. Instead, I pre-schedule all of the services and you have a handy payment plan to make things kinder to your budget.

You can more about this service, normally only available to commercial clients but one I have tailored for home owners here: http://www.mdpestcontrol.com.au/year-round-piece-of-mind.html

Remember! I am happy to take your calls up to 10pm. Also that our website takes pest control bookings and you get to choose a time to suit you.

Autumn is here and the Rats are starting to migrate to our Roof Voids as they always do this time of Year – you may even see them in your garden, or worse, hear them in your roof.
 
The First Rains we get and they will explode in numbers. This Autumn Season is going to be different, the Long-Range Forecast is for it to be Dry right through to the middle of Winter but it doesn’t mean that it’s not cold and the rats are looking for warm nesting places. Like your roof, floor, or wall cavities.
 
You may think that the Rats are in larger numbers but we’ve not seen an increase. What we have noticed is that with this nicer weather, we humans are spending more time outside and that means more chances to see the rats than normal.

We humans aren’t the only ones making the most of the nicer weather. With the warm weather, the Rats are running around – all very normal as they forage in the gardens now. Not so normal for people to still be outside!!
 
What can you do?
 
Pick up any fallen fruit and leaf litter that might be hanging around. Make sure that bins and composting materials are secured.
 
If you are hearing scampering in the roof already, then make sure to give MD Pest Control a call on or book your Rat baiting service now. Early attention to rats will save them causing a mess in your roof, or worse damaging wires and other items in the roof void – which can cost you dearly.
 
Rat baiting can also be combined with a general spray to keep the spiders down. We are seeing an increase in spiders with the continuing warm weather – even with the rains. Call us now to discuss packaging your rat baiting and general spray together in one service.

How has MAD MARCH treated you? Tammy & I admit it's crazy times here. Warmer weather, bugs, Fringe Shows. But not all of our guests are unexpected, creepy, or crawling.

With the warm snap and winds picking up, we've had an increase in the number of people with ants, spiders, and earwigs in the home. 

Tammy & I have found that we need a slightly different approach to our General Sprays to effectively keep these bugs at bay. You can read more about the general spray here on our website: http://www.mdpestcontrol.com.au/general-pest-spray.html

It's the attention to the little things which can make the biggest difference.

So when it comes to attention to detail, Ants need a particular approach when they're a big problem. Ants need a treatment they can take home & that's where our sprays & baits specifically for ants come into their own. Read more about our ant treatment here on our website: http://www.mdpestcontrol.com.au/ants.html

Speaking of which, being proactive is a small thing we believe in too. Which is why we are offering a CRAZY 50% off our Rat & Mice treatment if you book with one of our ant/spider/earwig sprays in March.

We'd rather prevent the issue than have you kept awake As the weather cools and the rats & mice make their way into your warm home.

Don't forget to sign up for our emails to get access to our fantastic special offers.

Mice and other rodents are looking for shelter from the heat and easy sources of food, just like the ants, spiders, & earwigs. Why not kill to bugs with one visit?

You can read about our rat & mice service here: http://www.mdpestcontrol.com.au/rats--mice.html

Don't forget that I am happy to take your calls up to 10pm. Also that our website takes pest control bookings and you get to choose a time to suit you.

​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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PEST CONTROL IS NOW EVEN MORE AFFORDABLE !!!!!!!

Easy to use  ,  Flexible Payment Plans and Fast Approval - OpenPay now available to selected Jims "s Franchisee's .

I can Set it up on the Spot for you or you can do it yourself .

Call me on on 0407614220  go to  www.openpay.com.au or call 1300 168 359

As always my phone is on til 10pm at night so always fell free to call me .