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Property Management Of Common Garbage Areas
Property managers have a seemingly never-ending task of responsibilities which even include proper hygiene and pest control in common garbage areas. Complexes and estates strive to push their residents to maintain best practices when using this area, but this can fall away without stringent measures, encouraging pest infestations, mould outbreaks and worse. Reminding your residents…
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Maintaining Pest Control In Summer
Summer pests can be a hassle to deal with in almost any environment, more so in the office. Warmer days bring out a whole range of different insects that can create an unhygienic environment to work in. In particular, flies and cockroaches cause the most havoc in buildings, but any pest in the office is…
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Hygiene Standards To Set In Your Office To Deter Pests
Maintaining hygiene standards in the workplace is often only associated with common areas, food safety and keeping bathrooms clean. But hygiene in itself extends to pests and deterring infestations too. Therefore, it’s important that your employees and management understand how they correlate and what simple standards to adhere to. Commercial pest control providers will address…
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Understanding The Uses And Limitations Of Foggers
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the need to keep shared spaces clean and disinfected from all harmful pathogens rose to the fore of public consciousness. Businesses, schools, hospitals and public facilities alike were all faced with the responsibility of ensuring that the virus did not spread through unclean surfaces. Regularly disinfecting large spaces, however, can be…
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Pest Infestation Prevention Tips
Pests of all kinds can be a major problem for home and business owners alike. South Africa, being warm and temperate, is prone to various pest infestations. Pest removal can be costly, complicated and time-consuming, often requiring repeated treatments over time to ensure that they are eradicated. Whether you’re dealing with rats, mice, cockroaches, ants,…
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A Guide to Pest Control in the Real Estate Sector
When dealing with any type of property transaction, pest control is vital. The real estate sector includes rentals and sales of residential and commercial properties. In this sector, pests pose many problems. A pest-infested property is extremely difficult to sell or rent. Challenges such as previous occupants not handling infestations properly, properties not being inspected…
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A Guide to Pest Control in the Construction Industry
Pest control plays a vital role in all stages of development within the construction industry. During the renovation or building process, there are many risks that lead to infestations. From habitat interference to disruptions to sanitisation and maintenance schedules, these vulnerabilities make construction sites more susceptible to common pests. The problem with infestations during any…
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A Guide to Pest Control for Hotels & Guesthouses
Pest control is essential for every sector, and in the accommodation industry, it is especially important. Few things cause havoc like the sight of a rat or cockroach at a hotel. Even the highest-rated hotel is at risk of pests. The problem with pests in accommodation venues is that they can affect all aspects of…
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A Guide to Pest Control in the Catering Sector
Pest control is something that no catering business can afford to overlook. Any business involved in the preparation of food is required to meet stringent regulations. However, there are many smaller caterers who may not be aware of these regulations. From home-based kids’ party planners to SMEs specialising in corporate events, all of these catering…