​Mosquitoes are among the most annoying insects to have around and we have to deal with them every summer. In this blog, I'll be talking about the four steps you need to take to deal with mosquitoes this summer.

​Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but a health hazard. They can transmit Ross River virus, Barmah Forest virus and Japanese Encephalitis virus among others. There are also a number of other mosquito-borne diseases that are serious and may be fatal like Murray Valley encephalitis, Kunjin virus and dengue fever. The best way to protect your family from mosquitoes is to avoid being bitten. Here are some tips for you to do just that:
- use mosquito repellents containing either DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (PMD), that have been approved by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.
- cover your skin with light, loose, and long clothing to prevent mosquitoes from being able to bite
- use mosquito-proof mesh on doors and windows so mosquitoes can’t come inside
- mosquito coils or incense sticks and electric zappers can help protect from mosquitoes when outside.

​Plant mosquito-repelling plants such as garlic, lemongrass, lemon thyme, lavender, petunias, tansy, venus flytraps (or pitcher plants), and citronella. Avoid plants that are known to attract mosquitoes such as bamboo, taro, papyrus, water lilies, water hyacinths, and water lettuce.

Believe it or not, you can actually get rid of mosquitoes in your home and garden. 
MD Pest Control offers a specialised Mosquito treatment package that includes a General Pest Spray, inside & outside your home, a specialised mosquito-targeted product that is commonly used to destroy mosquito nests, topical foliage spray (won't harm your plants/kids/pets), and a larvae tablet treatment of ponds, tanks, or dams. MD Pest Control can also supply specialised mosquito attracting trap that uses CO2 to lure the mosquitoes and traps them away from your friends and family.
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With summer right around the corner, MD Pest Control wants to remind you of the Four Steps to Mosquito Control. Spring and summer are prime seasons for mosquitoes to be active. The MD Pest Control team knows that mosquito bites aren’t just annoying – they can be dangerous to your health! That’s why they are here to help you get rid of mosquitoes in a safe and effective way. Please call us to help keep your family and friends safe from mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases this year with our specialised mosquito treatment package. 

There's been a lot of talk lately in Australia about how the la Nina weather phenomenon, so it's normal to wonder if it is going to affect the spiders that live in this country. People are worried that spiders are going to flourish under the weather conditions and we're going to have a significant increase in the amount of spiders that live here. This blog is going to look at how la Nina affects spiders and what you can do if you do notice more spiders in your home.

La Nina has been causing many problems for us here in Adelaide. One of the most noticeable changes is how it affects spiders. The milder weather is causing them to move to different regions and they are showing up in places they are not usually seen. 

Some spiders are more active during la Nina, while others are less active. Seems like we can't win either way!

The spiders that la Nina makes more active will be seen crawling up walls and across ceilings. The spiders will also be seen spinning webs in the corners of windows, doors, and other areas. (Situation normal, right?) Here in Adelaide, la Nina means a milder, wetter Summer. That can make spiders more active, through milder temperatures and more prey; and more likely to seek shelter from the rain.  So while Summer is traditionally a busy spider season here in Adelaide, seems that we can expect more!
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La Nina can be good for the spiders. More food, more water, and warmer weather means more spiders. 

 La Nina is a weather pattern that brings increased rain and milder temperatures to Adelaide. This often leads to more spiders in homes as well. This means that spiders will be more active and itchy. To keep them away, you can try a few things. You can move your furniture away from the walls, vacuum the corners and under the furniture, and throw out any clutter that allows spiders to hide. The best way to get rid of spiders during la Nina is to vacuum, sweep, and mop your house. This will remove any webs or eggs. A spider is only going to move in if it gets a place to hide quickly. With a tidy and clean home, it can’t do this.
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The other thing you can do is ensure that there isn't a build up of leaf litter, sticks, or other items against your house. These places provide shelter for spiders. Please make sure you wear long sleeves and gloves when working in the yard, you never know what spiders are lurking in your yard. 

The most important thing to remember is booking in your regular pest spray. MD Pest control will reschedule your booking if the weather is unsuitable to spray. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work AND our customer service. 
Make sure that you do not clean away webs before or after the general spray, MD Pest control will spray the webs so that any spiders returning “home” will be treated by the spray residue on their web. 

Consider having a treatment done inside, especially to garages to help reduce spider numbers. 

Remember to keep your home and garden tidy to reduce the number of places spiders can spin webs. 

With the weather getting warmer, it is only a matter of time before the spiders come out. It is important to keep in mind that the spider population can increase during la Nina seasons. We hope that this blog has helped you gain interest in our services, so please contact us to book a pest spray and control.