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
Flick Pest Control Solutions: Food Safety Requirements and Pest Prevention
September 18, 2020 12:00 pm
If food is part of your business, then you know that you have to adhere to Australia’s food safety standards. While they can sometimes seem like onerous rules that make it more difficult to do business, food safety standards are designed to help reduce the likelihood of foodborne illnesses. These universal standards help ensure that customers receive food that is... View Article
Pest Proof Your Retail Business to Protect Your Reputation
September 5, 2020 12:00 pm
Have you ever walked into a business and seen evidence of pests? How did it make you feel as a customer? If you are like most of us, the presence of pests made you lose confidence in the business and question their cleanliness and hygiene standards. While even the most meticulously cleaned and maintained businesses can be vulnerable to pests,... View Article
Signs You Might Have a Termite Infestation
September 3, 2020 12:00 pm
A termite infestation can cause thousands of dollars in damage and threaten the structural integrity of your home. That is why it is so important that you know the signs of a termite infestation so that you can get treatment as soon as possible. Regularly inspecting your home to check for these signs can help you detect termite problems when... View Article
Rodent Protection for Residential During Lockdown
August 26, 2020 12:00 pm
During the COVID-19 lockdown, most of us have focused on keeping the virus from invading our homes. Wearing masks, wearing gloves, frequent hand-washing, social distancing, and regular use of sanitisers have all become some part of the new normal. While keeping our families safe from COVID-19 is undoubtedly a priority, it is essential to continue to protect them from common... View Article
Prevention vs. Specialised Disinfection
August 22, 2020 12:00 pm
Is your home clean? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was easy to answer that question in the affirmative, and even if a house required regular cleaning, most of us did not live in homes where we feared bringing viruses into our home or spreading illnesses through commonly touched surfaces. The daily use of preventative cleaning measures, such as using bleach... View Article