Are you ready for termite season?
October 29, 2020 12:00 pm
Watch for signs of swarms Termite season varies from year to year and with location throughout the country. Whilst they are active all year round, it’s usually in late spring through to early summer, and the warmer the winter the earlier termite season will occur. However, while it is referred to as termite season, that term actually refers to termite... View Article
Pest and Compliance
October 27, 2020 12:00 pm
Ensuring safety for consumers If you are in a business that handles food, then you should already be aware that you need to comply with certain safety standards regarding the handling of that food. The standards have been adopted by many countries around the globe and in Australia, HACCP is responsible for enforcing those standards. They do this through a... View Article
Pests and Pets
October 23, 2020 12:00 pm
Protect the favourite family member! While most people think of how pests bother human beings, pests can pose a significant health risk to our family pets. Pests can cause discomfort to pets and they can move from pets to humans, which means that an uncontrolled pest issue with pets can pose a health hazard for the entire household. Therefore, pest... View Article
Protect Your Guests and Your Hotel Reputation
October 21, 2020 12:00 pm
Relying on positive experiencing If you are in the hospitality business, then you already know how important it is to give your customers a place that is inviting and welcoming. Guests who feel at home are likely to return and to recommend your business to their friends and family. This is especially true of hotels, which depend more on good... View Article
Year-Round Pest Control Makes Sense
October 16, 2020 12:00 pm
Correcting the myths Many people think that year-round pest control is a daunting option. They believe that year-round pest control will be expensive or that it will expose their families to large amounts of insecticides. However, like in almost every other part of life, prevention is a significant factor in pest control. Year-round pest control is not only less expensive... View Article
Top Cockroach Hiding Places
October 13, 2020 12:00 pm
The first step is finding them! Cockroaches can hide almost anywhere. With their small bodies, which they can flatten to fit into extremely narrow areas, they do a great job of hiding in places where most people assume they cannot fit. In addition, because they are nocturnal, they are rarely seen in well-lit conditions which can make it even harder... View Article
Hand Hygiene Infection Prevention
October 9, 2020 12:00 pm
So simple! Proper handwashing has always been an affordable, easy-to-incorporate component of slowing or stopping the spread of disease. Ever since the Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis observed that doctors who washed their hands were less likely to have patients who died and advanced the idea of hand hygiene, the medical community has been promoting this simple hygiene method to help... View Article
Are You Inviting Pests into Your Home?
October 6, 2020 12:00 pm
Watch your water! Whether you are a gardener who uses water to keep your garden lush and alive, a person who uses an automatic sprinkler system for your lawn, or simply a person who uses and consumes water in your home for your everyday necessities, there is a chance that you are using bad watering habits that might attract pests... View Article
Keep Your Commercial Kitchen Clear of Pests
October 2, 2020 12:00 pm
Pests can cause damage to your business Pests in a kitchen can contaminate food and supplies, putting the health and safety of your customers at risk. Common pests, such as rodents and insects can spread diseases and can contaminate food with droppings, fur, and other debris. This contamination can damage businesses even if no customers get ill. Evidence of pests... View Article
Pest Management in the Food Sector
September 22, 2020 12:00 pm
Pest management is a critical part of food safety. However, it is complicated because some of the easiest ways to manage pests can introduce toxins or other contaminants to food storage and food preparation areas. This is unacceptable because it can result in food becoming contaminated and customers experiencing foodborne illness or even accidental poisonings. Another concern, though slightly less... View Article