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
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