So you’ve booked your general pest control spray and you need to know what to do before we arrive. There are only a few things we need you to do, we’ve made a list below, so that you get the most out of your pest control treatment.

By using this handy list you will ensure that, your home and family are safe, that your pest control spray gets to where you need it, and that we can get your service done quickly meaning you can get back in your home sooner.

We do recommend that pets are kept inside during the external spray and until the spray is dry and that when we spray inside any pets or people, especially pregnant women, toddlers, and infants, stay outside the home while we spray and for a minimum of an hour after we have finished.

The treatment won't damage carpets, flooring or furniture as it is water based. We will work around heavy furniture or furniture that can’t be moved.

So you’ve put all this work into building up your café. You’ve got great suppliers, great staff, and a lovely loyal and local clientele. The last thing you want is a bad review because you know that bad news travels fast.

Unfortunately, with all the stuff happening to business at the moment a bad review can bring it to its knees. All it can take is a pest scampering across the floor and all you hard work may as well follow it.

This is where the only thing you should take into your hands is ensuring that your café is protected and serviced by a licensed, insured, and police checked pest controller. Someone who understands that running a business is a 7-day a week thing and that problems arise outside of 9-5.

Commercial pest control services give you peace of mind and assurance that your business is meeting its regulatory requirements for pest management and keeping the people in the premises safe. This is done through specialised treatments including, baiting, sprays, and visual inspections to treat and prevent pests in the premises.
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We believe that prevention is better than cure and that’s why we also conduct thorough and regular visual inspections to look for potential vulnerabilities in the premises and how/where particular items are stored. It’s not just about finding out if we see pests, it’s also about if we see where pests could get in or could hide – given the chance. 

​The other benefit of using MD Pest Control is that you always know who is turning up and that they will turn up on time.
Working with a small business doesn’t mean smaller results, it means closer contact with the business owner. That’s a big win when your livelihood depends on it.
 
REMEMBER advice is free, so if you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to contact me. Also, if you are unsure of the extent and exact nature of your pest problem, I’m more than happy to come to your home and have a quick look and provide a detailed report and treatment options.

Contact us NOW on 0407614220 or complete the Online Booking Form for fast and reliable service.

A general pest treatment is effective in the broad control of spiders, cockroaches, silverfish, and ants. Many of our clients also find that our practice of putting a light mist of the general spray on internal ceilings also deters and controls flies. 

​A general pest spray does not cover infestations requiring heavy and targeted treatment for specific infestations. The general spray also does not cover termites, borers, or rodents. If you have termites, borers, or rodents please contact us to discuss the control of these specific pests. 

The chemicals we use are safe for most household pets. However, it can be harmful to reptiles and fish. If you do have reptiles or fish we recommend that reptiles be moved from the house and fish tanks are covered and aerator pumps are turned off during the treatment and for half and hour after the treatment.
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We recommend that you remove any pet food and water bowls before treatment and clean them after treatment. 

Based in the North East of Adelaide, MD Pest Control services all of metropolitan Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, Gawler region, and Barossa Valley. Contact us for more information about doing a general pest control spray in your region. 

Or alternatively, you can book your service online now. 

​So you’ve heard the scratching, chewing, and maybe even fighting, gone to investigate and to find out that you have rats! What do you need to know about rat control for your Adelaide home?

Rats are persistent and even outside are a risk to the health and safety of your family. Not only do rats carry many transmissible diseases but almost 10% of all house fires are caused by rats chewing household wiring.
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Not only can they cause your home to burn down, but rats can:
- damage insulation
- chew through plastic, wood, floor joists, and walls
- cause failure to embankments, retaining walls, and other dirt filled walls through burrowing. 

Firstly, make sure all of your food containers are tightly sealed, that bins have secured lids, and any fruit that falls from trees is picked up. These things limit the rats’ food sources.

Our treatment usually involves finding and sealing entry points, setting up bait stations, maintaining baiting stations and thinking ahead to foresee any future issues.
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All baiting and trapping is carried out with the best and safest products on the market. These treatments are pet and child safe. Please know that the bait we use as pest controllers are different from those you can buy in a supermarket or hardware store and we are happy to explain the differences and advantages of using a professional product. 

Alternatively, you can book your rat control treatment now through our online booking system. 

​So you need a termite inspection, rat/mice treatment, spray for spiders/ants/cockroaches but money’s tight and you definitely can’t pay in full right now. This is why we offer part payment pest control with Jim’s Pay Plan powered with OpenPay.
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Our Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) service means that your pest control services can be paid off in convenient fortnightly, interest-free part payments. Our service is so convenient that you can apply on the spot, meaning that if you’re suddenly caught short your ​pest control treatment can still go ahead and you can rest assured that we’ve got you covered. 

​There’s always terms and conditions. And yes, getting part payment pest control is no different. So what do you need to know?

Our part payment, buy now pay later system is operated under the Jim’s banner by OpenPay. OpenPay funds up to $7,500 transactions. Purchases of up to $1000 are for a maximum term of 4 months. A 20% deposit is required along with a direct debit fee of $2.50 per fortnight. Transactions from $1000 to $7,500 is a 12-to-24-month term with a 10% deposit, establishment fee of $50 applies, and a $3.95 direct debit fee per fortnight. For all terms and conditions, visit openpay.com.au.

​There’s nothing more frightening to a homeowner than to hear, “you’ve got termites”. So if you’re a first time home owner or you’ve dodged the termite invasion before, here are the top 10 things you need to know about termites and Australian homes.

10. There are around 360 species of termites in Australia, but only a small number cause economic damage to crops, timber and other cellulose-based products.
9. CSIRO survey indicates around one third of all Australian homes have termites within the property boundary.
8. The risk of a home being attacked by termites increases if there is a gum tree within 100 metres of your home
7. Finding ‘flying ants’, especially in Spring, is a sure sign that there is a termite nest nearby.
6. Queen termites can live for 25 years laying 2 000 eggs per day. 

​5. Termites will build nests in wall or floor cavities if there is enough moisture, generally from broken pipes, tiles, or water proofing.
4. Termites cause more damage to Australian homes than fire, flood, and storms combined.
3. Termite damage is not covered by Building or Contents Insurance.
2. Termites can travel up to 100 metres from their nest.
1. The rate of termite damage has increased with the decreasing use of soil barriers.

Michael is available for visual termite inspections, taking over existing termite baiting stations, or installing new termite baiting stations to help secure your home against termites. Call him now to organise a quote or service date. 

While you might be familiar with restaurants, cafes, and food manufacturers needing commercial pest control services, did you know that they are not the only ones?

The short answer is any business that has the public, including your staff, on their premises. You don’t even have to serve them tea or coffee to need it.

Buildings are dry and warm and pests don’t mind if it’s a family home, a restaurant, office, or factory; they are just looking for shelter.
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Some of the businesses who would need these services include:
- food manufacturing and packaging                      - child care centres & schools
- warehouses                                                               - motels
- hotels                                                                         - Air BnB and holiday rentals
- factories                                                                    - government facilities
- medical facilities                                                      - shopping centres

regulatory requirements for pest management and keeping the people in the premises safe. This is done through specialised treatments including, baiting, sprays, and visual inspections to treat and prevent pests in the premises.

We believe that prevention is better than cure and that’s why we also conduct thorough and regular visual inspections to look for potential vulnerabilities in the premises and how/where particular items are stored. It’s not just about finding out if we see pests, it’s also about if we see where pests could get in or could hide – given the chance.

If you would like a quote for pest control in your commercial premises, please contact us.  

In March a NSW based friend posted photos of a mice plague, it was eye opening. With warmer weather in Adelaide continuing through March people are looking for ways to control mice in and around their homes.

Mice are big breeders, having up to 12 pups in a litter, that’s a lot of mouths to feed! They’re also great chewers and will gnaw through all manner of things to find shelter and food. All that chewing means what goes in has to come out and that means droppings in the ceiling space, kitchen, and anywhere there’s food or shelter.
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While mice might look cute, they carry other pests and diseases into your home spreading them to your pets and family. If you run a food facility, a restaurant, café, or bake from home, having mice around can see you losing your license. 

trap more often, for a while. This will gradually slow down as the mice are trapped and controlled.

If you find that mice are a regular pest around your home, it’s a good idea to get them under control before the weather cools and they really set up home inside your house. Contact MD Pest Control to book a time to deal with the mice in your Adelaide home. 

With Autumn hitting and Winter around the corner, we thought it was time that we shared a couple of recipes to help you and your family feel better.
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There’s nothing quite like a nice warm cup of soup to warm up your insides and leave you feeling loved and hugged. These soups are filled with lots of healthy goodness to help you keep the bugs at bay or to help you as you recover from a cold, flu or other cold weather bug. 

Lots of vegies and light meats, this chicken soup also packs in some handy spices to warm you up from the tips of your icy toes to the top of your red nose.
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Swap out the pasta for a gluten free version or rice to meet your dietary needs, but grab a blanket and hunker down for some healing with this recipe.
 
https://damndelicious.net/2018/09/30/cold-fighting-chicken-noodle-soup/

Many people swear by turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties. We say that anything that’s likely to stop the aching joints, the puffy eyes, and the inflamed throat or sinuses is worth a try.
 
https://www.natalieparamore.com/cold-fighting-hearty-turmeric-soup/
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Don’t let the name fool you, one of our clients swears by this spicy soup to help their family recover from colds and other bugs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzGgvBRJH64

Do you have a favourite recipe? Please share a link below.
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​You know there is a rat racing around. Perhaps you’ve seen their “calling card”, teeth marks or the track they’ve worn in your yard. Either way, you know it’s time for them to go before there’s a whole family of baby rats camped in the roof. Rat baits sound like a good answer.
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Before you head down to the local hardware store, let’s go through some of the benefits of having a professionally installed and baited rat baiting system. 

Other than riding you of those annoying rats, here are some of the benefits of using a professional rat baiting system:

• Bait stations protect the bait from the elements, keeping it free of moisture and dust
• Bait stations keep poisons away from children and other animals
• Bait stations, when used with attractant blocks, can be used to monitor rat activity
• Bait stations prevent spills and contamination when used in shops & restaurants
• Bait stations can save businesses money as the bait can’t be moved or spoiled
• Bait stations can be anchored to prevent theft
• Bait stations are clearly labeled to comply with WHS regulations
• Bait stations are tamper resistant to protect people and pets safe
• Bait stations are designed to only be accessible to rats to protect native wildlife.

These are some of the many reasons why homes and businesses use professional rat baiting stations. The best part is that you can leave it all up to Michael and the MD Pest Control team to take care of your rat problem. Call Michael on 0407 614 220, Bridget (Monday & Tuesday) on 0404 489 260 to book in; or book at a time that suits you through our online booking system.