How Flying Insects Can Impact Your Business
December 1, 2020 9:00 am
Pest Free Zone No matter what business you are in, clients expect you to maintain a clean workplace. What clean means differs according to your business type; customer expectations for a commercial kitchen and restaurant space are different than they are in industrial or mechanical spaces. However, customers expect any premises to be free from pests. Being 100% pest-free might... View Article
Signs of an Infestation of Roof Rats
November 27, 2020 12:00 pm
They have many names but they are all the same rat! Roof rats, also known as the black rat, ship rat, or house rat, are one of the most common rodents found in homes and business. While they are believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, they travelled on ships (thus the name ship rat) and are now found... View Article
Cockroaches in the Workplace
November 23, 2020 12:00 pm
They are there even if you never see them! Cockroaches are often present without anyone ever seeing them as they hide in daylight and nest in hidden areas. Therefore, if cockroaches have become a visible problem, it is wise to assume that there are many more in hiding. Our safe, effective and eco-friendly pest control can eliminate your cockroach problem... View Article
How to Keep Your House Pest Free
November 20, 2020 12:00 pm
It starts with pest prevention Prevention is one of the best ways to keep your home pest-free. Prevention is a way to safeguard your biggest asset, protecting the physical structure of your home, the possessions you have, and the health and safety of your family. While regular, preventative pest-control is an important component of prevention, it is only one of... View Article
Pest Control Technology Improves Food Safety Compliance
November 18, 2020 12:00 pm
Out with the old insecticide! Sometimes, it might seem like complying with food safety standards and keeping your commercial kitchen free from pests are at odds with each other. After all, some of the most effective insecticide and rodenticides available can have toxic effects on people, making them not suitable for use in a commercial kitchen (or even in most... View Article
12 Days of Flickmas Giveaway
November 18, 2020 10:15 am
Over the 12 days of Christmas, we’ll be spreading festive cheer to our Home Protection subscriber family. As a Home Protection member, you’re automatically in the running to win one of our 12 daily prizes from an array of eGift cards, pamper and foodie Christmas hampers, electronics and so much more. It’s our thank you for helping us launch the... View Article
Ways to Keep Your Staff Safe When You Return to the Office
November 12, 2020 12:00 pm
Learning the new normal As COVID-19 restrictions start to ease around Australia, business owners are eager to eager to get back to work. However, its far from business as usual, bringing people back is not a simple as flicking a switch. Careful consideration needs to occur to prepare for the reopen any kind of business, despite the difference all business... View Article
How Do Termites Enter My Home?
November 9, 2020 12:00 pm
More than half of Australia will face a termite issue Termites are a serious problem in Australia. In fact, at any one time, it is estimated that around one-third of homes in Australia have termites. Even more alarming, around two-thirds of homes are expected to have termites at some point in time. They cause 100 million dollars of property damage... View Article
Why Should You Consider a Pest Control Plan?
November 5, 2020 12:00 pm
Use prevention to avoid the problem! Many times, people wait to get pest control until they have a pest problem. However, prevention is the best way to ensure that you avoid not only pest infestations, but also avoid the destruction, damage, and disease that pests can cause in your home and to your family. A good pest control plan becomes... View Article
Do Huntsman Spiders Bite?
November 3, 2020 12:00 pm
You won’t find a web with these spiders! As ubiquitous as Australia’s well-known kangaroos, huntsman spiders are large and hairy, which gives them a frightening appearance. They also differ from many other spiders in that huntsman spiders do not spin webs to catch their prey. Instead, they are ambush predators. The first indication many people have of a huntsman spider... View Article