Identifying Stored Product Pests
March 3, 2021 9:45 am
One of the most significant pest control issues that food retailers, cafes and restaurants face is stored product pests. These are pests that are often found in stored products, usually food products, though some non-food products can also attract pests. It is important to avoid these stored-product pests to keep your workplace pest-free. Just to Name a Few Stored Product... View Article
How to Stop Cockroaches from Entering My Home
February 25, 2021 12:00 am
The best way to keep cockroaches from entering your home is to block potential entry points and remove any attractants. Where to Begin with Preventing Roaches Blocking entry is the first step to prevent cockroaches. They can squeeze through extremely small spaces, so check around pipes and utility entry points and seal any cracks and crevices. Also, check around doors... View Article
What Diseases Can Flies Spread?
February 22, 2021 12:00 am
Flies are a nuisance and are unpleasant to have around, but they are more than just that. They are a significant vector for disease, which is why it is so important to control flies, both in and outside of your business, especially if your business includes food preparation, or people are eating and drinking. Flies are attracted to trash, ripe... View Article
When Are Mosquitoes Most Active
February 16, 2021 12:00 am
Summer is here. With the warm weather and beautiful days, we also have one of the most annoying pests – the mosquito. These bloodsucking critters are not just annoying, but also dangerous, as they play a pivotal role in the spread of disease. You want to avoid them, but the long sleeves and long pants recommended by so many experts... View Article
How do bed bugs spread and how to control them?
February 10, 2021 12:00 am
Bed bugs may not be associated with the type of disease or infection that is connected to other types of pests, but they are considered one of the most difficult of pests to eradicate. They spread quickly and are notoriously resistant to most insecticides. One of the best ways to handle bed bugs is to prevent them from spreading. ... View Article
How to Prevent Bees and Wasps Around the Pool This Summer
January 18, 2021 12:00 am
Your backyard pool is an oasis in the summertime! It’s a great water source that is often surrounded by luscious landscaping, which provides a shady oasis for pests and flowery food sources. Because of this, pools are notorious for attracting pests, especially flying ones like bees and wasps. So, what can you do to keep your pool bee and wasp... View Article
Non-Toxic Solutions for Moths and Cockroaches
January 15, 2021 12:00 am
No customers like to see pests on a premises, and the presence of pests like cockroaches and moths can even threaten the safety of your commercial establishment. However, while you want to get rid of these pests, you also have to be concerned about the impact that pest control methods will have on your property. Toxic pesticides are not safe... View Article
How to Keep Your Hotel Bed Bug Free
January 11, 2021 12:00 am
Bed bugs are a tremendous nuisance for any person running a hotel. They can not only ruin a guest’s experience but can ruin a hotel’s reputation. While it may be impossible to 100% bed bug-proof a hotel, there are several steps you can take to keep your hotel free of these pests. Prevention It may be impossible to make sure... View Article
Top 10 Bug Jokes
December 30, 2020 12:00 am
Professional exterminators hear lots of bug jokes. Some make us laugh, some cannot be reprinted in a family-friendly blog, some are gross, and some just makes us groan. We’ve pulled together 10 of our favourite family-friendly bug jokes for those of you who like to laugh at the little things in life. 1. Q: Where do bugs get off the... View Article
Insects You Won’t Believe Are Edible
December 23, 2020 12:00 am
Making a meal of your pest problem! Most people have heard of chocolate covered ants, though they consider them more of a novelty than real food. However, many different types of insects are actually edible. In fact, in some parts of the world insects make up an important protein-rich part of the everyday diet. They are also great from an... View Article