Pest Proof Your Retail Business to Protect Your Reputation
September 8, 2020 1:08 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
World Pest Awareness Day
June 4, 2020 7:53 pm
World Pest Day, or World Pest Awareness Day, was created to bring awareness to the adverse effects that pests can have on yourself, loved ones, workplace or business. It’s also a reminder of how professional and effective pest control can prevent your home from costly termite damage or other pest issues. Businesses are not immune; a pest issue can not... View Article
Harnessing the Power of Microsoft’s Azure and the Internet of Things
June 2, 2020 5:27 pm
Last April, Microsoft featured on their blog a spotlight piece on Anticimex and how the company is using Microsoft’s Azure platform and the IoT (Internet of Things) to develop new business models, increase analytic capability, refine processes and make data-driven decisions. This new network is being employed across Anticimex’s companies—Flick included—to help better serve our customers and their needs. Now... View Article
Why You Need Pest Control (The 6 Reasons)
February 18, 2020 2:58 pm
Let’s face it, no one likes having pests in their home. They are annoying, unhygienic and at their worse dangerous. But there is a solution out there. Highly skilled and well-trained pest control technicians are just a call away! You might think though, “why do I need pest control, I could just do it myself”. Sometimes doing your own pest... View Article
6 Hazards Ants Pose to Property and People
January 28, 2020 11:52 am
No one likes having ants in their home. They can be very tricky to get rid of and can quickly go from a couple of scouts to a full-blown colony in a very short time. Ants are more than just a slight annoyance though. Ants can pose a serious hazard to both you, your home and your business. Do you... View Article
HOW TO TREAT A SPIDER BITE
January 20, 2020 9:46 am
The reality of living in Australia is that you will encounter spiders! Thankfully most spiders are harmless, even when you are bitten. Most spider bites, while painful, stay localised and can be dealt with by simply applying an icepack. That being said, Australia is home to some of the deadliest spiders in the world (i.e. the Sydney funnel-web and the... View Article
What To Do If You Find Bed Bugs
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
Do you have bed bugs? Here are a few steps you can follow to keep your bed bugs from spreading before you can get an exterminator in to take care of the problem. Are They Really Bed Bugs? Bed bugs look a lot like many other bugs. They are small, quick, non-flying bugs that are about the size of an... View Article
What Makes Possums The Household Winter Pest
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
Possums have traditionally lived in rain forests or in areas with abundant vegetation. Due to dynamic changes to the environment occurring over the past few years, possums have chosen to reside in roofs, garages, sheds and similar habitats. Two common possum species in Australia are the common brush tail possum and the common ringtail possum. Although they may resemble cute and... View Article
Winter Workplace Pest
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
“Rodent season” – as known in the industry – is here. Just like you and I, rats and mice are looking to be nice and warm, unfortunately this means moving indoor. Our properties make prefect nesting grounds as there is plenty of food, water and with some buildings now with insulation. With the cooler weather, the rain and the changes... View Article
Pest Control Tips For Spring
October 18, 2019 2:42 pm
With September already past, warmer weather means the life cycle of many household pests will also start to speed up. During the spring, the most common household pests are cockroaches, ants, and spiders. These pests have different habits and will exploit your home in various ways. They will live in your roof voids, wall cavities, and sub-floor spaces; internal areas... View Article