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Is it poisonous? How to tell if a pest you have will poison you!

You’ve found a weird looking bug, and the first question that comes to mind is, “is it poisonous?”. The answer is that if you have a pest, it most likely is poisonous. Why? This answer might surprise you. Most people assume only a few kinds of pests are poisonous. This is because people often mix up venomous and poisonous. Whilst venom and poison... View Article

What do coffee, Washrooms and Pest control have in common

What do Freshly Brewed Peruvian Single origin coffee, Washrooms, and Pest Control have in common? The answer is? Hot Water! Specifically, steam! Wait a moment you say; Single Origin Peruvian coffee shouldn’t be boiling hot. You’ll burn the roast! True, true, so maybe our title should’ve been what do Washrooms, Pest control and cappuccinos have in common. So how do we use... View Article

What to do if you find Bed Bugs!

You’ve found bed bugs in your bedroom; how do you get rid of them? Incidents of Bed Bugs are on the rise. Since the banning of harmful DET chemicals, bed bugs have enjoyed a resurgence in the past thirty years, coming back from the brink of existence. Whilst we would normally commend any species that has managed to pull itself... View Article

Sanitary Units: what are your obligations

Keeping up to date with your all your businesses legal obligations is hard. It can be like trying to balance on one foot in skates, on an oil slick, over an ice field, with an incline, during an earthquake with strong cross winds. It’s super easy to slip up. That’s why were here to help you understand what your obligations... View Article

3 brilliant tips to keep pests out of food

Cockroaches in the cupboard? Read our 3 tips to keep bugs out of the food! Have you heard of Entomophagy? It’s the practice of eating insects and bugs. It’s an important staple for some cultures, where raising livestock is not optimal. Where cows, pigs and other animals would struggle to survive, insects may thrive. And this makes them a valuable... View Article

Know Where Bed Bugs Hide Inside Your Home

Know Where Bed Bugs Hide Inside Your Home Did you know Anticimex is Swedish for “no bed bugs”? There are certain steps can be taken to reduce the likelihood of bed bugs from hiding in and infesting your home. Check your luggage when returning from vacation – then continue to check your beds, bedframes and bedheads. Evidence of Bed Bugs... View Article

Common Household Pest causes Allergy and Asthma Attacks

Common Household Pest causes Allergy and Asthma Attacks The first day of Spring marks the start of hayfever season in Australia, but according to leading pest control company Flick Anticimex there are worse springtime allergy triggers than grass or pollen – and they’re hiding inside our own homes. Research shows that cockroaches, one of the most common household pests, carry... View Article

7 places to look for bed bugs

7 Places to Check for Bed Bugs Flick Anticimex manages a variety of bed bug problems for a range of customers from large hotels with many rooms to a standard house with several bedrooms. We have compiled a simple infographic to help you determine whether your premises is plagued with bed bugs. If you find them, don’t stir them up.... View Article

Three simple tips to keep your household free of cockroaches

5 ways to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard

Mosquito season is upon us, find out how to keep these bloodsuckers out of your home. Remove Stagnant Water Mosquitos have four stages of life: egg, larvae, pupa and adult. The first three of these are spent in water. By removing sources of stagnant water, you effectively remove the mosquitoes’ ability to reproduce. However, make sure you’re thorough! An area... View Article