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Mice Multiply in Spring! Get Ahead of Rodents with SMART

Although mice can breed any time of year, if you have ever thought that mice multiply more rapidly in the springtime, you are not wrong. Spring offers perfect conditions for mice and other rodents to breed, leading to a population explosion each season. This population explosion is not just a seasonal problem. The more mice breed in the springtime, the... View Article

Pest Control and Spring Cleaning

While any home can get pests, the reality is that pests are much more likely in dirty, cluttered homes. Tackling a spring-cleaning project can help reduce the things that attract pests to your home and is a great first step in pest prevention. Look for Pest entry points while Spring Cleaning Most pests can enter homes through extremely small cracks.... View Article

Spotting Carpet Beetles

Carpet beetles, like most insects, are not naturally destructive. In their native environment, they play an important role in breaking down biological materials. Their larvae eat hair, animal skins, feathers, and other animal proteins. However, what is wonderful for the environment can wreak havoc in your home. How Harmful are Carpet Beetles? Carpet beetles are a notoriously destructive pest if... View Article

What are borers?

Borers are beetles that lay their eggs on timber. The eggs hatch and the pupae burrow their way into untreated wood. The larvae live in the wood, continuing to eat and tunnel their way through until they reach the adult beetle stage of their metamorphosis. At that stage, they burrow to the surface of the timber and fly out. They... View Article

Pest control is a big problem for University and TAFE administrators

Students at universities or in trade programs want to be able to attend school in sanitary, pest-free areas. They may be more practical than younger students, and less disturbed by obvious signs of pest control, but many of them will still freak out if they see a pest on the University and TAFE premises. Flick’s SMART system provides a great... View Article

Secondary School Pest Control

While everyone knows that pests in schools are bad, they may not realize what a nightmare pests can be for the administration. You not only have to worry about handling the pest problem, but also about managing the information about pests. Secondary school students usually have phones and social media, so even an isolated citing of a pest can look... View Article

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