Millipedes are not the most desired house guest. Millipedes don't share your love for cleanliness and will ruin the decoration of nearly any space in your home. They're creepy, and they usually come in groups. What's worse is that they're not going to go away on their own. 
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Staying hidden in the soil during hot, dry weather, autumn rains will see the millipedes emerge in huge numbers, to feast on their favourite diet — leaf litter, fungi and decaying wood. While harmless, millipedes are unsightly and release a rather disgusting smell if squashed. Here are three tips to get rid of millipedes from your home.

Millipedes are attracted to damp, humid areas, like bathrooms and laundries. To get rid of the millipedes, you need to get rid of the moisture. If you have signs of millipedes in your basement, you really need to check the foundation and crawlspace for leaks or moisture. Make sure the gutters are clean and free of debris. Make sure the ground is not saturated with water. Check pumps and make sure they're working properly. 

You would be surprised how small a hole a millipede needs to get into your home. Sealing up the gaps is a straightforward way to keep them (and other pests) out of your home. 


The most common places you will find gaps is around doors. These are best sealed with weather stripping. These strips will not only keep millipedes away but will also reduce drafts and energy bills. 


The next place they can find away inside is via any gaps around pipes, electrical conduit, or other cables coming into the home. Make sure that these spaces are protected either with a flange or gaps are filled with a suitable sealant. 


Whilst you’re making you way around the home, make sure to check and repair any holes or tears in flyscreens and prevent stop spiders in their tracks.


Brick homes will often have wall vents and these are a favourite way for millipedes, and other pests, to gain access to your home. Cover the vents with a fine mesh to keep pests out but fresh air flowing in. 


Finally, don't carry millipedes inside unknowingly. Millipedes will often hide in letterboxes and get caught up when you collect the mail, can be carried in on furniture, or come in on wood for wood-burning stoves/fires. 


There is one additional way that you can prevent millipedes coming into your home, call MD Pest Control or book your general pest spray online. Having a regular pest spray will stop millipedes in their tracks before they set foot in your home. 

The white-tailed spider is most often seen as a spider that is dangerous and should not be touched. It is one of the most common spiders found in homes but there are many myths about them. In this blog we are going to look at 5 of the most common myths and the truths behind them to help you better understand this common spider.

 It's a wonder how these white-tailed spiders get their name. They're not white and they don't have tails. What's more, they're not all that aggressive. Sure, they can be if you're foolish enough to get too close. But they're mostly shy and will scurry away if you just leave them alone. That is unless you're another spider, and then watch out. White-tailed spiders actually eat other spiders including curtain-web spiders, daddy-long-legs, redback spiders, and black house spiders.

​This is not true.   I've seen this myth come up in movies and TV shows so many times and it always makes me laugh. I can't imagine how many people have seen a spider and jumped back, only to find that the spider was just sitting there. White-Tailed Spiders are not the type of spiders that will jump out of nowhere at you. They are not aggressive at all and they are more likely to run away from you than to attack. They are typically found on the ground and are very shy of humans. 

Many people believe that white-tailed spiders are the most common spider in Adelaide, South Australia. However, the truth is that they are not the most common spider in Adelaide. There are actually no data to back up this claim. The most common spiders in Adelaide are daddy-long-legs and black house spiders, which are found in almost every household and are the favourite snack of white-tip spiders. 
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It might feel as though white-tailed spiders are the most common, but their prey actually is. 

 Many people believe that white-tailed spiders can't be removed from your home, but this is not true. 

White-tailed spiders are not poisonous and can be relocated outside your home. They are also not aggressive and will only bite as a last resort. If you find a white-tailed spider in your home, you don't need to panic. You can remove it and take the necessary precautions to make sure it never comes back.

It's important to remember that white-tailed spiders prey on curtain-web spiders, daddy-long-legs, redback spiders, and black house spiders and while you continue to have these spiders inside your home; then you're likely to have white-tipped spiders. 

You can read more of our tips on how to keep spiders out of your home, but the easiest and most reliable way is to have a regular general house spray inside and outside your home.

We hope you have enjoyed our post about the 5 myths about white-tailed spiders and the truths behind them. It is important to be educated about the spiders that can be found around Adelaide and the Hills region, particularly the white-tailed spider. We hope that you have learnt more about these spiders and that you are able to avoid them and their prey when possible. If you have any more questions about spiders or any other pests, please feel free to call us or book online. We are always happy to help.

Termites are one of the most common pests in Australia. They can cause a lot of damage to your home and property. You may only think of termites when you see a tree die or a dirt pile form near your home. Perhaps you worry about termites when you you’re buying or selling a home. But what risk are termites when you’re renovating?

Termites are a huge risk when renovating. Not only is there the damage they cause that can lead to renovations, or damage to renovations, but once they are in your house, it is hard to get them out. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to reduce your termite risk.

One way is to not disturb the ground where termites are living. This means no digging or removing any part of the ground where termites are active or nesting. Unfortunately, termites can travel up to 100m from the nest, so you may not always be aware if ground works will disturb them.