All Things Pest Control Mackay

🦟 Mozzies taking over your backyard?
If you’ve slapped, scratched or sworn at one this week… you’re not alone.

After all this rain, mosquito numbers around Mackay have gone through the roof. While council fogging helps, the biggest difference starts at home (sorry mozzies, eviction notice issued).

We’ve put together a quick, easy read on:
✔️ Where mosquitoes are breeding
✔️ What you can do right now
✔️ How fogging actually works
✔️ And how to stop becoming the neighbourhood buffet

👉 Check out the blog here: https://www.atpest.com.au/post/effective-strategies-to-prevent-mosquito-breeding-grounds-around-your-home

As always, if the mozzies are winning and you want backup, All Things Pest Control has you covered. Locals helping locals — and biting insects don’t stand a chance 😉

Effective Strategies to Prevent Mosquito Breeding Grounds Around Your Home Common mosquito breeding grounds in a residential backyard

🎄🚪 We’re clocking off for Christmas! 🚪🎄

All Things Pest Control will be closed from 1PM Friday 19th December, reopening bright and early at 7AM Monday 5th January 2026.

We’re swapping spray packs for Santa hats 🎅 and taking a well-earned break to recharge for a big 2026.

In the meantime, ants might get a little organised, cockroaches could invite the extended family over, and spiders may start acting like they pay the mortgage —
but honestly… that sounds like a 2026 problem 😎

Merry Christmas, Mackay!
Thank you for supporting local and keeping us busy. We’ll be back in the New Year to restore order 🔥🕷️

🎄 Found termites over the Christmas break? Take a breath first.

We know it’s stressful discovering termites when many businesses are closed, but the most important thing you can do right now is NOT disturb them. No spraying, no digging, no pulling things apart — the less they’re disturbed, the better.

While termites can move quickly, leaving them undisturbed over the Christmas closure (around two weeks) is not an issue. When we return, you’ll be at the top of our list to contact.

Our remedial treatments work best when termite activity is present, allowing us to track and eliminate the colony at its source. Disturbing them often causes termites to scatter into inaccessible areas, making effective treatment far more difficult.

👉 Read our full guide on what to do (and what not to do) here: https://www.atpest.com.au/post/what-to-do-when-you-have-a-termite-infestation-and-no-professional-help-right-away

Staying calm now can make all the difference later.

What to Do When You Have a Termite Infestation and No Professional Help Right Away? Discovering termites in your home or garden can be a worrying experience, especially when there are no businesses available to address the issue immediately. Did someone say... Christmas holiday closures?! While termites can cause significant damage if left unchecked, it's important to not panic. Th...

As the Boss hits 20 years in Mackay’s pest control game, what better way to celebrate than upgrading to a bigger, better location?!

Now featuring…
🚗 Abuse-free parking
🚪 Actual physical access to our front door (we know, wild 🤯😜)

Don’t worry — it’s still the same team you know, with the same hours:
🕖 Mon–Thurs: 7:00AM–4:00PM
🕖 Fri: 7:00AM–2:00PM

Come check out the new digs!

⚠️Our office will be temporarily closed this 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, and our phone lines will be affected during this time.

If you need to get in touch, please contact us via email.

𝐖𝐞’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫.

Stay tuned for updates!

Thank you for your understanding. 💛

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! | Trainee Pest Controller & Pest/Termite Technician – Mackay 🚨

All Things Pest Control (Mackay’s #1 pest company since 2017!) is expanding and we’re hiring:

👉 Qualified Pest/Termite Technician - For immediate or New Year Start
👉 Trainee Pest Control Technician (No Experience Needed!) - Interviews commencing Jan 6th 2026

What we offer:
✔ Above award pay + Annual Performance Bonus & Gift Card Perks!
✔ Company ute, gear & PPE
✔ 38 hrs/week + optional overtime
✔ Flexible start/finish
✔ Guaranteed 2 weeks off over Christmas, every year!
✔ All training & licensing covered
✔ Awesome small team culture with career progression

Qualified termite techs also receive a company iPhone!

If you want a stable, hands-on role with a local company that actually values its staff…

👉 Apply now!

Trainee Pest Control Technician + Qualified Pest Technician Job in Mackay, Mackay & Coalfields QLD - SEEK MA000097: Pest Control Industry Award 2020 - Above award wages + 12% Superannuation + Performance Bonuses + Vehicle & Equipment + Uniform & Licences

Our office is closed from 3PM today due to the impending storm.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
We'll be back up and running tomorrow from 7:30am 😁

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥!

Keeping your home or business pest-free starts with regular treatments.

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒍𝒂𝒑𝒔𝒆, 𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒊𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒔.

Avoid trying to stretch out your schedule with DIY products!

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐈𝐘 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭:

⚠️ 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 & 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀: Pests like ants & cockroaches often harbour in unseen areas and become a problem when food or water sources are present, such as pet food, pot plants, or unsecured pantry items.

⚠️𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀: Store-bought instant kill products eliminate visible pests but don’t reach the hidden colonies or their surging populations. This can lead to larger issues over time and increased or improper use of harmful chemicals. Risking your family & pets health.

⚠️𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Using DIY products interfere with our professional treatments, slow down your results or stop them from working all together! This leads to the misconception the treatment hasn't been done properly.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹:

🛡️ 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Consistently timed treatments at your technician's discretion protect your home & business, keeping you and your family safe and comfortable.

🛡️𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀: Professional companies offer warranties or free re-treatments if pests return.
DIY doesn't come with a guarantee—you’re stuck reapplying or guessing the next solution.

🛡️ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿-𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀: Professionals use commercial-grade treatments that are not available to the public.
These tend to be:

✅ More effective.

✅ Longer-lasting.

✅ Applied safely and precisely.

DIY sprays are usually weaker, often just killing what’s visible.

🛡️𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗲: Trained eyes can spot early signs of infestation (like termite damage or rodent entry points) that most homeowners miss.

🛡️ 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Wasting time, money, and allowing the problem to grow. This can lead to more expensive initial treatments from the professionals.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗜𝗬 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗢𝗸𝗮𝘆:

✅ A one off hit for a rouge Huntsman or Ground Spider.

✅ Minor pest problems you catch early such as flies.

✅ If you know the exact pest and how to treat it at its source.

Contact us today to schedule your next treatment and keep those pests away! 🏡💪

🥶❄️🐀As the temperature begins to drop in Mackay, you might notice some unexpected visitors—like rodents or other little critters making their presence known with unusual sounds in your roof space.

It’s really important to identify what type of creature is causing the ruckus. Knowing exactly what you're dealing with helps us create an effective plan to keep your home pest-free.

Before considering any poison around your home, we strongly recommend reaching out to professionals who can help identify the animals living in your space. Those mysterious noises could actually be coming from possums, bandicoots, or other protected native wildlife looking for warmth during the chilly months!

Sometimes, a few simple changes around your home can make all the difference in protecting our native wildlife while keeping rodent infestations at bay.

Don’t hesitate to reach out! Our friendly team is just a phone call away to discuss your concerns. You can also visit our website and fill out a quick online form, and we’ll get back to you promptly with a free local quote!

Let’s work together to keep your home comfortable and intruder-free this winter!

🦎⚠️In our latest blog post, we delve into the intriguing yet often unwelcome presence of the Asian House Gecko.

While they may help control insect populations, it's important to be aware that these geckos can carry potential health risks, including Salmonella, parasitic worms, mites, and ticks.

Join us as we explore ways to manage their presence while understanding their impact on our homes and environment.

Asian House Geckos: Are they helpful roommates or unwelcome pests? The Asian House Gecko, has gained a mixed reputation, especially in regions like Mackay, where they show up uninvited. These little reptiles

Mites may be tiny, but their impact can be significant, affecting everything from our homes to our health. These minuscule arachnids come in various types, each with its own unique characteristics and challenges. Whether you’re dealing with an infestation or simply looking to prevent one, this 5 minute read uncovers Mackay's most common mites!

Mites Unmasked: Types and Tips for Effective Control Mites are tiny, eight-legged creatures with biting mouthparts that thrive in moist conditions. Nowadays, residential mite infestations are rare as we tend to keep our environments clean and dry. Infestations generally occur when infested animals such as birds or rodents are present and the condition...

𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚: 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙛 𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙚!

Effective January 1, 2025, changes to Queensland Electrical Safety Regulations now require new safety measures for accessing roof voids or ceiling spaces during pest control services.

𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨:

Power must be switched off before our technicians can enter the roof void/ceiling space.
The mains power must be turned off at the meter box by you or a nominated person.
If you are unsure how to do this, please consult a qualified electrician.

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.

𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙊𝙛𝙛:

For Termite Inspections, Pre Purchase Pest Inspections or Services where our technician's are required to enter the ceiling space and crawl through, power will typically be off for no more than 10-20 minutes. Our technician will notify you when it is safe to switch it back on. In situations where you are not present, the technician will turn power back on once access to the roof space is not required.

𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨:

If uninterrupted power is required for medical devices or other reasons, or if you choose not to turn off the power, our technicians will proceed with your service without accessing the roof void/ceiling space. Rest assured, our technicians are trained to conduct comprehensive inspections using alternative methods if this area is inaccessible. We utilize various tools and techniques to ensure we assess all areas of your property as thoroughly as possible, even without accessing the roof space directly.

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙄𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮?

This procedure ensures compliance with updated safety regulations that are now Law. It protects both our technicians and your property.

For more details, you can visit the WorkSafe Queensland website or contact our office directly on 07 49555353.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritise safety for all.🙏