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Non-touch Solutions for your Workplace

Non-Touch Washroom
May 28, 2021 12:00 am

While the world is beginning to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is no doubt that the pandemic will have a lasting effect on business. Experts have told us to expect another pandemic, but no one cannot predict when it will happen or how it will spread. One certainty, though, is that touch will be a significant contributor to the... View Article

Are Termites Active in Winter?

Winter Termites
May 26, 2021 12:00 am

People often ask us if termites are active in the winter. The question is a good one. After all, termites swarm as warm weather approaches. As they are often unseen in colder weather, their behaviour makes it easy to assume that they become dormant in the winter. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Termites can be the most... View Article

How to Avoid a Winter Pest Infestation

Outdoor Winter Pest Prevention
May 24, 2021 12:00 am

As winter approaches, all kinds of animals are getting ready for the colder conditions. This usually means finding warmer homes, preparing a food supply, and ensuring access to water. For pest animals that thrive in human spaces, this often means invading our homes and businesses. After all, these buildings offer shelter from the cold, usually have some water source, and... View Article

How SMART Digital Pest Control is Enhancing Food Safety

SMART Food Safety
May 21, 2021 12:00 am

Suppose you have a food processing/manufacturing (FMCG) company. In that case, you know that food safety is paramount and demands constant vigilance and monitoring. Contaminated food presents a considerable risk to human safety and can be financially disastrous to any company that handles, stores, or distributes food. Pests present one of the most significant risks of food contamination and destruction.... View Article

What Attracts Rodents to My Home?

Grey House Mouse
May 19, 2021 12:00 am

Living creatures have three basic needs for survival: water, food, and shelter. Conveniently for you, your house probably meets all three of those needs for you at most times. Not so conveniently for you, your home could also meet all three of those needs for mice or rats. Obviously, you are not intentionally providing food, water, or shelter opportunities for... View Article

How to detect blind spots and manage risks with 24/7 monitoring

Mouse Peaking
May 17, 2021 12:00 am

If you have a food processing/manufacturing (FMCG) company, you know that food safety is your number one concern. If food is contaminated, it cannot be sold, leading to a loss of revenue and potential damage to your reputation. Several factors can threaten food safety, but pests present the most significant threat to any FMCG company. Pests can sneak into your... View Article

Benefits of SMART Digital Pest Control for Your Business

Protective Helmet
May 13, 2021 12:00 am

With the rapid speed at which we are heading towards a tech-driven world, business owners often think about a simpler time when a manual process was the most reliable. Rodent traps and bait stations have long been a part of this analog approach to business. With that in mind, it is understandable that some business owners are scared that a... View Article

How to Deter Pest Birds from My Home

Bird Prevention
May 12, 2021 1:40 am

From a distance, birds can be quite beautiful to watch. Many people even enjoy bird watching as a hobby. However, when large groups of birds congregate around your home, they quickly become pests. Birds can cause structural damage to your property. Their waste can be corrosive to many surfaces, they scratch, and they may damage surfaces when nest-building. Birds can... View Article

How to Prevent and Manage Rodents in Your Building

Prevent and Manage Rodents
April 29, 2021 12:00 am

Rodents can be the death knell for a business. If customers or clients see rodents or evidence of rodents, such as rodent droppings, then they make the assumption that your business is not following hygiene standards. This can make you lose customers entirely if hygiene is mission-critical to your business, for example, if you operate a restaurant or other food-based... View Article

Flick Investigation Finds Huge Bee Hive Inside a Home’s Walls

Huge Bee Hive
April 27, 2021 12:00 am

What’s lurking within your walls? It could be more than you think. A recent discovery we made in a client’s home using our advanced thermal imaging technology uncovered a startling discovery. Unbeknownst to its owners, busy bees had been constructing a large and intricate hive within their walls…right under their noses! An Investigation is Instigated The home owner contacted Flick... View Article

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