Ortis Ltd

Ortis Ltd is a long established supplier in Qormi that combines two different jobs under one roof: selling agricultural and garden products, and carrying out pest control for households and commercial premises. It also imports outdoor cooking equipment, which makes it a surprisingly useful stop for anyone setting up a garden or terrace in Malta.

For UK readers, this is the kind of local business that matters once you own or rent a property on the islands. A balcony garden, a patio, a restaurant kitchen or a rural plot all need practical supplies and, sometimes, professional help with pests.

The company and its history

Ortis was born in 2004. In its early years it supplied agricultural materials, gardening equipment, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides to the local market. Over time it branched out into pest control and into outdoor grills, which is how the current mix of services came about.

The pest control side has been running for around fifteen years. The aim is to give customers peace of mind. Our garden centres in Malta directory lists other places to buy plants and gardening supplies, and our pest control directory lists other treatment providers if you want to compare.

Pest control services

Ortis offers pest control that is suitable for both residential and commercial settings. It treats problems with cockroaches, rats and crawling insects, and it can help restaurants, hotels and other businesses that need to keep premises free of rodents and to demonstrate it.

The process has three stages. First comes an on-site inspection, when the team visits to work out whether structural problems are at the root of the problem. Next the team applies the treatment that the analysis points to. Follow up treatments are offered afterwards, and what they involve depends on the individual case.

Not everyone wants a technician. Ortis also encourages a do it yourself route. Its fully equipped store stocks products to match a problem, so a homeowner can treat a minor issue personally. If you are unsure which route to take, describe what you have seen when you enquire and ask for advice.

Warm weather suits insects and rodents alike, so our Malta weather guide is worth reading if you plan a long stay. Hotel and restaurant owners can read about the wider hospitality scene through our hotels in Malta guide.

Agricultural and garden supplies

The shop side of the business serves farmers, gardeners and hobbyists. Products include agricultural supplies, gardening equipment, beekeeping accessories, garden pots, and jam and olive jars. Herbicides, pesticides and fungicides are part of the range, and anyone using them should follow the instructions on the label.

Olive jars and jam jars are a clue to local life: many Maltese households preserve their own produce, and visitors who rent a farmhouse or a home with a garden often find the same urge. Beekeeping accessories hint at the island's tradition of honey production.

If you are planning a move and want to put down roots, our Malta relocation guide explains the practicalities, and the about Malta page gives context on the islands.

Kamado Joe, Bradley Smokers and Fornetto ovens

Ortis is the importer and distributor in Malta for Kamado Joe outdoor grills, Bradley Smokers and Fornetto wood-burning ovens, along with Masterbuilt products. These are products for people who like to cook outdoors, which in a country with long, dry summers is a good number of people.

If you are planning a terrace or garden kitchen, ask about the models available and how they are supplied. Details such as sizes and prices are not published, so we have not quoted any.

Where to find Ortis

The main address is in the Central Business District of Qormi, an industrial and commercial area that is a short drive from the capital, Valletta, and its harbours. A second address is on an industrial estate in Ta' Qali, near Attard, close to the hilltop city described in our Mdina guide.

For visitors, our things to do in Malta page suggests how to fill the rest of the day. The business is open on Saturday mornings and closed on Sundays, so plan accordingly.

How to start

Tell the company whether you want a pest inspection, a product or an outdoor grill, and give the location of the property. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the company.