Termites 101: How to Identify Timber Pests Early On
November 5, 2021 12:00 am
Early detection is the key to preventing extensive damage from timber pests. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to spot these bugs in the early stages of an infestation. The importance of catching the signs earlier on and the help of a yearly inspection from a termite professional can be the difference to saving your home. These are the most common... View Article
Reopen with Confidence- Keep Your Business Bug Free Year-Round
November 2, 2021 3:49 am
With restaurants and salon doors being closed for so long, you may have unwelcome visitors lingering. As doors finally reopen, have constant bug-free confidence that your business is protected from moths and cockroaches using our 2-in-1 SMART Sense system. Pests are a severe post-pandemic problem. In addition, the closing of businesses led to a dramatic shift in the available food... View Article
Checklist for Business Reopening
October 28, 2021 12:00 am
If your business has been closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be preparing right now for reopening. However, the pandemic has really changed workplace safety rules and recommendations. Safe Work Australia is an excellent resource for guidelines about the sweeping changes that different types of businesses may need in order to reopen safely. While Flick cannot help you... View Article
Prevent Spring Pests with a Spring Clean
October 26, 2021 12:00 am
With spring just around the corner, you may be wondering what steps you can take so that your spring cleaning can help prevent spring pests. Many pest control companies will offer generic tips, such as eliminating food waste, getting rid of water sources, and securely storing pet food. However, different pests target different rooms. For example, ants and cockroaches are... View Article
Flea Control for Your Home
October 21, 2021 12:00 am
If you need flea control for your home, you may be asking yourself, “are fleas dangerous?” While the question may seem like a simple one, the answer is somewhat complex. For the average healthy adult person or pet, fleas do not pose a significant health risk. While fleas do eat the blood of their hosts, they rarely ingest enough blood... View Article
How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Office Building
October 13, 2021 12:00 am
No one wants rodents in their office building. While rodents can get into almost any space they are determined to enter, the presence of even a single rodent can destroy customer confidence in your business. For example, if your business is in the foodservice or hospitality industry, rodents can make your business seem unhygienic. Even if your business is entirely... View Article
Complete Non-Touch Hygiene Solutions for Your Commercial Washroom
October 7, 2021 12:00 am
The problem with commercial washroom hygiene has always been the risk of spreading germs by using products and appliances to clean your own hands. While these washrooms may offer better hygiene than those without hygiene supplies, they certainly reduce the effectiveness of routine handwashing. Think about entering into a typical commercial washroom. You use your hands to open the exterior... View Article
What Do Termite Swarms Mean?
October 5, 2021 12:00 am
Seeing a termite swarm can be intimidating. It looks like termites are flying in to invade an area. Termite swarms can mean that you have an existing termite infestation. On the other hand, they can indicate that termites are trying to move into your home. At certain times of the year, termite colonies produce swarmers. Swarmers, unlike other termite adults,... View Article
Why Air Fresheners Are Essential for Your Washroom
September 21, 2021 12:00 am
We offer air fresheners as part of our workplace washroom hygiene products and services. One of the top questions we get from clients and potential clients is whether air fresheners are essential. We think they are, but it can become a little indelicate to discuss why. So, be prepared for an article that talks a lot about stinky topics. We... View Article
Can Bird Droppings Damage Your Roof?
September 14, 2021 12:00 am
One of the top questions we get from people is whether bird droppings can damage your roof. Unfortunately, the answer to that question is yes. In fact, these droppings can damage a variety of different surfaces. To understand why and how bird droppings can be caustic to a number of outdoor surfaces, it is important to understand a little bit... View Article