Pest control can be a huge annoyance with ants, cockroaches, pests, spiders, and even the tiny beetles becoming extra difficult to control.

A General Pest Control Spray is the treatment that a pest control specialist will usually give you for normal insect infestation. It is applied as a spray and is therefore able to penetrate most cracks and crevices of the property, eliminating bugs when they hide there. The chemicals inside the General Pest Control Spray are effective at killing any insects that will come into contact with them. This kind of spray is particularly efficient at dealing with spider and cockroach infestations, but can also be used to effectively deal with most other common pests.

A general pest spray is suitable for inside and outside of buildings. General pest sprays are used in homes, restaurants, childcare centres, schools, nursing homes, shops, and factories (to name a few). General pest sprays are generally focused where pests accumulate, such as eaves, corners, skirting boards, sheds, window frames, door frames, and under floors.

 A professional pest spray should last anywhere from 6 months to a year. It all depends on how often the area is sprayed, how often the pest is spraying, and what type of pest it is, the surface type, and how much rain has occurred since the last spray treatment.

We recommend that you leave your home for 2 hours after a pest spray has been done. This will give any air-borne particles time to settle and the smell to ease. We recommend wiping down benches, taps and other food preparation areas when you come home. We also recommend that any food, toys, high chairs etc are put away before the spray is done. 

Similar to humans, we recommend that pets are removed from the house, especially birds, fish, and rodents, during a general spray treatment. Make sure that their food & water bowls, bedding, and toys are packed away before we come to do the spray. 

Yes, indoor pest spray is safe, so long as you follow the recommendations of your pest controller. We actually recommend having the spray done inside your home to treat any pests already inside. 

A general pest spray is effective against insects including ants, spiders, cockroaches, fleas, and flies. If you have termites, they are best prevented with baiting and treated with a specialised termite spray. Rodents are best treated with a specially designed bait. Overall, a general pest spray is a good way to control the most common household pests. 
Here at MD Pest Control, we can help you with all your General Pest Control needs. We're excited to help you with whatever you need, whether it's a block of flats or a large office building. If you're not sure who to call, give our friendly and knowledgeable team a call at 0407 614 220. We're always happy to help! Don't forget you can book online.

You see it in every grocery store; people stocking their pantries with all sorts of food stuff. You also see it in homes; especially in the kitchen pantry. A little brown moth flying around. This little insect can be quite annoying as it likes to fly around the kitchen and settle in your food. Now, most people don't pay much attention to this "pantry moth" until they realize that the moth is not leaving and nibbling on their food. Finding pantry moths in your home can be quite annoying, so you want to know what you can do about them.

There are more than 1,000 types of pantry moths. The Indian meal moth, the Mediterranean flour moth, the almond moth and the casemaking clothes moth are just a few. They can be found in any food-filled home. However, one of the most common types of moths to infest pantries and kitchens is the Indian meal moth, also called the "pantry moth." They are tiny, with a wingspan of about one centimetre. They are usually white in colour with brown heads, but can also be tan or pink.

It's estimated that 10% of all homes are infested with pantry moths, and the best way to avoid them is to ensure that you have a well-sealed kitchen. Moths are attracted to foods that contain high levels of starch, so flour, cereals, grains, pasta and other starchy foods will be prime targets for them. If you have these foods in your kitchen then you're at risk of having a few unwanted moth visitors.

They can be a pain to find and kill, and they can ruin your food. One of the best ways to prevent them is to keep your pantry clean. If you find any signs of a moth infestation, you should try to find the source and eliminate it. One way to prevent the infestation of these pesky insects is to store food in airtight containers. Another way is to store food in the refrigerator.  

Pantry moths are a problem for many people and can be quite difficult to get rid of.  Pantry moths are an issue in many homes. These pests can be a nuisance and can cause a lot of damage if they go unchecked. They can eat through your food and ruin your kitchen! There are a variety of ways to kill these pests, but one of the most effective ways is to do a deep clean. Here's how you do it:
- Take all the packs of food out of your pantry
- Seal any infested food or food packets in a plastic bag and put outside in the rubbish bin
- Vacuum the shelves and drawers in your pantry
- Clean your shelves and drawers with a cleaning solution, including the undersides
- Place all food you can store in sealed plastic containers
- Inspect new food as you buy it, or put into your pantry, for evidence of pantry moths
- Include indoor general pest spray with your regular pest treatment. 

We are always here to help you with any pest control concerns you may have. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns about getting rid of pantry moths or any other pests. Remember to contact MD Pest Control at 0407 614 220 to book your general pest control service or use our online booking system and to get rid of those pesky pantry moths!

Carpet beetles are a problem for many households around Adelaide. They can be difficult to detect because of their small size. They are also a problem that, if left untreated, can't be handled with a quick fix. To best protect your home and your family, it is important to educate yourself about these pests. In this blog I will talk about the 5 best things you can do to protect your home from common carpet beetles.

Carpet beetles are one of the most common pests in the home. They are attracted to fabric and will often invade your home through furniture, clothes, and other fabrics. This makes them a pest that you need to watch for all year round. When you combine this with the carpet beetle larvae taking 9 months to develop into an adult (which means 9 months of eating), it's no wonder they are a big problem across Adelaide. MD Pest Control is often called out when the adults appear in Spring and early Summer, but prevention is always better than cure. This is the reason we recommend you have a regular carpet beetle treatment.

 Carpet beetles are a common household problem that can be solved by taking a few precautions:
1. Vacuum and empty the vacuum bag or canister regularly.
2. Always inspect new clothes for any signs of beetles.
3. Store woolens, furs and other natural fibers in airtight containers.
4. Wash all clothing in hot water with detergent.
5. Have a regular general pest control spray done inside your home.
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We hope that our post has provided you with some good information on keeping your home free of the varied carpet beetles. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime at 0407 614 220 or book a general pest spray online. Thank you for reading, we are always excited when one of our posts is able to provide useful information on a topic like this!

We all have those thoughts about the best ways to get rid of mice and the myths surrounding them. This blog is all about raising awareness on the best ways to get rid of mice.
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Professional pest removal is the best way to get rid of mice in your home or business premises and here are five reasons why. 

There are two key issues with getting rid of mice in a building. If you see one mouse, there will be more. Mice will get in the smallest hole and will nest almost anywhere dry. 
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As a homeowner, it is a constant battle to keep the mice out of your home. You can try to close up the holes in your house, but they are always finding a new one. Mice are difficult to get rid of because they can squeeze through very small spaces. They are also very good at hiding so you may not notice them until they have already made a mess. You can try to put traps in your house, but the mice will just find a new place to live. 

 If you have a mouse infestation, you need to get to the root of the problem. 

Mice are a common pest problem in the winter and spring months. This is because they are looking for a warm place to stay. A lot of people use traps to try and get rid of them, but this is not the best option as there's often many mice when you only see just one. 
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Mice can be hard to get rid of and can do a lot of damage. A pest control specialist knows the best ways to get rid of mice, where they live, and what is the most effective way to get rid of them where they are and not just guess. They know how to get rid of them quickly and safely.

Mice removal specialists are trained to recommend treatments that are appropriate for the infestation. Some people prefer a bait station and others will have a more aggressive treatment. The specialist will know the best method to recommend.
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For example, treating a mouse infestation in a house differs to a warehouse or a commercial kitchen. Likewise, a mouse problem in a shed needs a different method to in the floor, roof, or walls. This is where using a mice removal specialist comes into its own as the situation is treated using their training, knowledge, and experience specific to your situation. 

If you own or occupy a commercial building, using a licensed mice removal specialist will help you to comply with any compliance, licensing, or insurance needs you have to continue safely running your business. 

Mice are a common pest that can cause major damage to your home if they are not taken care of in time. We hope that this post has given you some insight into why you should hire a professional mouse removal specialist, and why our company, MD Pest Control, is the best choice for your pest control needs. If you have any other questions or concerns about getting rid of mice, please contact us anytime at 0407 614 220, or book online. Thank you for reading and we hope to hear from you soon!

 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.

​ I have been hearing a lot of chatter about earwigs lately. They are crawling all over the place, and people are getting scared. 

 Earwigs are a type of beetle. Earwigs have pincers that are used to grasp and hold prey. Earwigs are nocturnal and live in dark, moist, and damp places. Earwigs are not harmful to humans unless they are crushed. Earwigs are omnivorous, meaning they eat meat and plant matter.
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They have wings but can't fly. Earwigs are nocturnal. There are about 1,200 species of earwigs. Earwigs are not a danger to humans.

They are most active during summer and autumn months. Earwigs are actually really useful insects! They eat other insects (which actually can help keep insect populations down).

They are usually found in dark, damp places such as under rocks, logs, and leaves. They are most often found in gardens, but they are also found in many other places. They can be found in homes, office buildings, and even in cars or caravans that are parked outside. 
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As earwigs prefer to eat other insects, they are generally self-controlling and prefer to stay outside of the house. If earwigs become a larger problem, then a specialised pest control treatment is the best way to control an outbreak. 

 Earwigs live all over the world. They are one of the most common insects in many regions. They can be found in the United States, Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. Earwigs are most often found in warm and humid climates. , but they have also been found in Canadian tundra. 
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Earwigs are found in dark, moist areas such as under rocks, logs, and leaves. They are also found in cracks in the foundation of your home. 

​So what should you do if you find earwigs in your home? First, don’t panic. Earwigs are harmless and if you leave them alone they’ll leave you alone. So the best solution is often to do nothing. But if they do get to you, they’re not going to hurt you, so you’re safe. However, you and your family don’t really want to look at them every day and so it’s best to call a professional to get rid of them for you. If you want a quote for earwig control, please contact MD Pest Control anytime at 0407 614 220 or book online. Thank you for reading and we hope you found this blog post useful.

​ Termites are often called white ants, but they are actually a type of wingless, soft-bodied, social insects that feed on wood and other organic matter. Termites are usually no more than an inch long and can be found both outdoors and indoors. Termites can be identified by their long, slender, and curved antennae, which are about as long as their bodies.

Termites are social insects that live in colonies and are most active at night. They eat wood (cellulose) and can cause extensive structural damage to buildings, vehicles or items of furniture as they live, eat and build their nests inside them.

There are many different signs of termite infestation, and they are easy to spot. If you see any of the following signs, you may have a termite problem:
-Termites are flying around your home. 
-Bugs, such as ants and beetles, are crawling around, reacting to the termites' "alarm pheromone" secreted by injured termites.
-Termites are found in stored firewood or around your house's foundation.
-You notice an unusual number of dead, hollow-sided and tunnel-riddled branches on trees.
-You notice small piles of sawdust near the base of a tree. 
-You see termites in the hollowed-out entrance of the tree, usually on the trunk. side. 

Termites can consume wood, paper, and other organic material. Wood-destroying insects like termites may not always be visible in your home, but you can often see their damage.  Termites are a type of insect that eat wood. They are hard to see because they are so small, but they leave evidence of their presence in the form of "termite signs." 

They can cause a lot of damage to your home, but the signs of their presence are sometimes easy to miss. Termite signs can include piles of sawdust around your house, crumbling wood, and tunneling in your walls and floors or behind your baseboards.

​The brownish-red stains or small piles of sawdust that are left behind by termites are the most obvious sign of damage. These stains are often found on the exterior walls of your home, near windows and doors, and on the ceiling. The stains are actually a little mound of termite droppings. The droppings are left on the surface to dry and harden before being cleaned off or used to build homes for the termites. If you have these stains, you've got termites, and you should call your pest control company for an immediate inspection.

 Termites are a constant problem for homeowners and can be difficult to get rid of. Baiting stations are a great way to control termites because they are less invasive and more effective. 

I use the best baiting system in the world, the Exterra Termite Interception and Baiting System. The Exterra baiting system is a long term, chemical-free, family safe and environmentally responsible solution to existing and future termite issues. In fact, Exterra is so effective, we guarantee to resolve your termite issues. 

The stations can be placed in the ground, on the ground, or on the side of the house. Termites are attracted to the bait inside the station and will eat it, carrying it back to the nest - leaving your home alone. The poison inside the termite bait will then be spread to other termites in the nest. These stations are a great alternative to other treatments for termites such as fumigating or barriers. 

Termite baiting systems are only effective if they are reviewed and restocked annually, giving you year-round peace of mind. This is why we also offer a full service and 'take-over' service of existing termite baiting systems. 

A termite bait station system is a great proactive way to stop termites from infesting your home. We hope this blog was useful and has convinced you that a bait station system is a great investment for your home. If you are interested in learning more about our service, please contact MD Pest Control today by calling 0407614220. We’d be happy to answer any of your questions and set you up with a free quote.

 Rodents are known for being pesky and sneaky. Rats are no exception. In fact, rats are the world's leading rodents. They are found on every continent except for Antarctica. Did you know that rats can climb trees and swim? Did you know that rats are carriers of many diseases? Did you know that rats are often used in laboratory tests? Let's explore these facts with some rat trivia.

Rats are the most common rodents in the world. They are found in every country, on every continent, and on every island. Their population is estimated at between 200 and 500 million. They are found in the wild and in human settlements. They are omnivores and survive on a diet of plants, fruits, nuts.

There are about 2 dozen rat species around the world. They live in all sorts of climates and habitats. Rats are omnivores and have a varied diet. They are one of the few animals that can live in the desert and the Arctic. They are also one of the only animals that can live in the sewers.

Rats are born with a full set of teeth, which they use to chew through things. They are also born with a full set of whiskers, which they use to navigate their way around. Rats are born blind and deaf, but they can see and hear within the first two weeks of life.

The average rat can jump up to 30 centimetres high and can run at speeds of up to 5.4 kilometres per hour. Rats are also able to swim and can hold their breath for up to two minutes underwater.

Rats are actually very intelligent creatures. They can be trained to do things like find drugs, detect diseases, and sniff out bombs. One rat can find a scent that's less than one part per trillion. That's like finding a needle in a hayshed, not just a haystack. 

are notorious for chewing through electrical wires, fittings and insulation, and they can even cause fires. They destroy plants in the garden and eat the food inside homes. MD Pest Control has seen a few rat infestations in our time, and we've had great success in getting rid of them.

​If you have rats in your home, office, restaurant, or any building, MD Pest Control is here to help and can provide a tailored solution for your needs. Contact us now or book online. ​