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Are Pests the Ultimate PR Nightmare for FMCG Companies?
Pest control may sound humdrum but it is crucial for FMCG companies, particularly food retailers and production facilities. The latter are highly vulnerable to attacks by rodents, cockroaches and stored product insects (moths, beetles), all of which can ruin stock, cause massive revenue loss and destroy a brand’s reputation. FMCGs usually offer everything a pest is looking for: large amounts... View Article
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How We’re Changing Pest Control for FMCGs
In 2021, more environmentally-friendly practices are high on the agenda for most businesses. For the FMCG sector – and food retail and production in particular – pest control has always been challenging to do sustainably, as traditional methods rely on toxic pesticides. Australia’s leading pest control company, Flick, is changing all of that. SMART Pest Control is presenting FMCGs with... View Article
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How Data-Driven Pest Control Will Future-Proof the FMCG Sector
New policies, altered working conditions, changes in customer demands – the causes and effects of the pandemic on the food industry have been felt, discussed and analysed. It has perhaps never been more important to be on top of business risks. What are the most urgent challenges for food retailers and producers today and how can a data-driven pest control... View Article
EQT introduces longer-hold investment strategy – announces first investment in Anticimex
Leading global pest control specialist Anticimex becomes the first investment by EQT’s longer-hold strategy with impact at the core The investment in Anticimex is made alongside long-term investors such as Melker Schörling AB (who will be the second-largest shareholder), GIC, AMF, Interogo Holding Long-Term Equity and Alecta Natural next step on EQT’s overall strategic development – EQT’s Private Capital business... View Article
Flick Anticimex strengthens its position north of Victoria through the acquisition of Economic Pest Control (“Economic”)
Flick Anticimex strengthens its market share position in the north of Victoria by completing its acquisition in regional city of Wangaratta. The acquisition of Economic consolidates the local operations in the regional geographical regions of Albury, Bright, Mansfield, Euroa, Shepparton and Yarrawonga with Wangaratta as the central hub within the general pest and residential services. Economic was established in 1974... View Article
Mouse Plague: How Rural Residents Are Using Data to Outsmart Swarms of Rodents
Rural areas on the East Coast of Australia are being ravaged by a mouse plague, the scale of which feels almost biblical. “They’re everywhere,” says Jackie Coe from Dunedoo in the beautiful Warrumbungle shire of NSW. “We’ve never seen anything like this.” With mice invading properties in epic numbers, some residents are forsaking traditional methods like poisonous baits and steel... View Article
Flick Anticimex strengthens its position south of Perth through the acquisition of Advanced Pest Control South West (“Advanced Pest Bunbury”)
Flick Anticimex strengthens its market share position in the south west corner of Australia by completing its acquisition in Western Australia. The acquisition of Advanced Pest Bunbury consolidates the local operations in the City of Bunbury and surrounds especially within the general pest and residential services. Advanced Pest Bunbury was established in 1997. Mike and Michele Ritchie have a strong... View Article
A Feathery Nightmare! How Pest Birds Can Damage Your Business
Pest birds can be both a financial and reputational risk for businesses. While Australia is blessed with many beautiful birds, introduced species such as pigeons, house sparrows, mynas and starlings can wreak havoc in both residential and industrial areas. While many business owners try to fix the problem themselves, this can be a drain on physical labour and require costly... View Article
How Flick is Getting SMART in Supporting Sustainability
Flick Anticimex is cementing its position as Australia’s most sustainable pest control company with SMART Pest Control, an intelligent, non-toxic pest management system. Protecting the health of the Australian community for over 100 years, Flick takes its corporate responsibility to minimise damage to the environment very seriously. We constantly improve our processes and products to become more sustainable, and are... View Article
Flick Anticimex strengthen its position in the Brisbane area through the acquisition of The Termite Man (“Termite Man”)
Flick Anticimex starts the year by closing its first acquisition in Queensland, securing its market leader position in the South East Queensland area. The acquisition of Termite Man strengthens the local operations especially within the termite and residential services. Termite Man was established in 2008 by Joshua Stephen and Trisha Page and will contribute with a strong presence in the... View Article