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Pests can be a serious problem in New Zealand primary schools

The influx of children, open doors, and people eating on the premises can attract a bunch of pests. Schools also provide the other things pests need to live; shelter and water. That is why it is very important to control pests in primary schools. What types of pests are likely in primary schools? Rodents are one of the biggest risks.... View Article

‘Data, Not Poison’ Is the Future of Pest Control in Education

Protecting New Zealand’s students and teachers from health threats caused by pests is hugely important for the education industry. Common pests such as rodents and cockroaches can spread up to 200 known diseases. Schools, colleges, universities and TAFEs attract pests year-round, thanks to the ample sources of food and waste. Dropped crumbs at lunch, empty wrappers in lockers, overflowing bins... View Article

Pest Control in the Education Industry

Pests are a big problem in educational facilities The combination of hundreds or thousands of people in a building, dining facilities, food preparation facilities, and washrooms mean that schools and other educational facilities offer exactly what pests want. Plus, they usually have plenty of entry points, making it difficult to prevent pests from coming onto the property. This is especially... View Article

Pest Control for the NZ Education Industry

Why Your FMCG Business Should Invest in SMART Digital Pest Control

SMART Digital Pest Control is our revolutionary way to keep your business free from pests. SMART Digital Pest Control offers 24/7 remote monitoring in combination with traps that we maintain, giving you the easiest pest management system out there. We handle emptying the traps and moving them to areas with pest activity, so that you always have the highest-quality pest... View Article

Tips for Early Rodent Detection

Just like other pests, if you have rodents you want to detect them early. Undetected, rodents can do tremendous damage. Their chewing can destroy property and create a fire hazard, they can spread disease, and their waste can ruin your possessions. Finding them early is important, but they are great at hiding. Here are some things you can do to... View Article

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Cockroaches

Cockroaches are one of the most disgusting pests you can encounter. They spread diseases and contaminate food sources. Plus, they are fast and sneaky, making them difficult to detect. Sometimes killing them can be challenging, because they hide in dark and damp spaces. The easiest way to keep cockroaches from becoming a problem is by preventing them from coming into... View Article

Benefits of Annual Pest Inspection

Even if you have not noticed pests around your home, you should invest in an annual pest and termite inspection. It is a great way to make sure that you do not have the beginnings of a pest infestation. Plus, your pest control technicians can look for any issues that may leave you vulnerable, even if pests have not already... View Article

Why Bed Bugs Thrive in Winter

Some types of bugs become less common in the winter. Colder temps mean that they become less active, die off, or even hibernate. Unfortunately, bed bugs are not that type of bug. Bed bugs do not get less active in the winter. In fact, they are often more active in the winter. They also spread more quickly in winter temperatures.... View Article

Rats in New Zealand in the Winter

Rats in New Zealand have become a serious problem. First introduced centuries ago, rats have decimated much of New Zealand’s native wildlife. Today, they remain one of the major threats to native fauna. They are also more difficult to handle than many other predators. That is because rats are surprisingly excellent predators. While they are small, they have many advantages... View Article