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Prevent Spring Pests with a Spring Clean


October 26, 2021 12:00 am

With spring just around the corner, you may be wondering what steps you can take so that your spring cleaning can help prevent spring pests. . Many pest control companies will offer generic tips, such as eliminating food waste, getting rid of water sources, and securely storing pet food. However, different pests target different rooms. For example, ants and cockroaches... View Article

Flea Control for Your Home


October 20, 2021 12:00 am

If you need flea control for your home, you may be asking yourself, “are fleas dangerous?” While the question may seem like a simple one, the answer is somewhat complex. For the average healthy adult person or pet, fleas do not pose a significant health risk. While fleas do eat the blood of their hosts, they rarely ingest enough blood... View Article

How to Keep Rodents Out of Your Office Building


October 13, 2021 12:00 am

No one wants rodents in their office building. While rodents can get into almost any space they are determined to enter, the presence of even a single rodent can destroy customer confidence in your business. For example, if your business is in the foodservice or hospitality industry, rodents can make your business seem unhygienic. Even if your business is entirely... View Article

Can Bird Droppings Damage Your Roof?


September 13, 2021 12:00 am

One of the top questions we get from people is whether bird droppings can damage your roof. Unfortunately, the answer to that question is yes. In fact, these droppings can damage a variety of different surfaces. To understand why and how bird droppings can be caustic to a number of outdoor surfaces, it is important to understand a little bit... View Article

Flick Rodent Control for Wineries


September 8, 2021 2:34 pm

If you have a winery, pest control is probably one of your top concerns. Vineyards can attract various pests that come to feast on the grapes, but the problems do not stop in the fields. Rodents may try to get into places where you process, bottle, store, or sell wine. If you have an on-site tasting room or dining facility,... View Article

Damage Control for Pest Birds


August 20, 2021 12:00 am

While birds are unlikely to attack you and pose any danger, the reality is that flocks of birds can do substantial damage to your home, automobiles, and even to your health. That is why it is important to discourage birds from nesting on your home. However, if you have tried the DIY remedies and seen them fail, you may think... View Article

Why Can Cockroaches Survive Just About Anything?


August 17, 2021 12:00 am

While it is not impossible to kill a cockroach, it is more challenging than it should be to kill an insect of that size. Cockroaches are notorious for being able to survive just about anything. In fact, many people joke that cockroaches will be able to survive a nuclear weapon. There is some truth in that joke. After all, cockroaches... View Article

How Weather Affects Pest Problems


August 10, 2021 12:00 am

Have you ever thought that your weather affects pest problems? The weather really does influence how bugs and rodents behave. This includes their likelihood of trying to get into your home, reproducing, and trying to eat your food. By understanding how weather can impact pest behaviour, you can help prevent pest infestations. The temperature has a huge impact on pest... View Article

How to prevent carpet beetles from damaging your carpet

How to prevent carpet beetles from damaging your carpet
July 6, 2021 12:00 am

Many people think of carpet beetles as simply a nuisance type of pest. They do not carry the same risk of disease as some other pests and the damage that they do does not seem as threatening as the damage from bugs like termites. However, if you have carpet beetles, they can cause quite a bit of damage in a... View Article

What characteristics attract pests in food retail and production?


June 30, 2021 6:24 pm

Prevention plays an important role in pest control. Our digital SMART pest control system can target pests that slip through the cracks, avoiding and preventing infestations before they occur. Ideally, you want to create a multi-layer system of defence in your food retail and production facility. Food, water, and shelter are the three main sources that pests need to thrive.... View Article

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