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A Guide to Commercial Pest Control
Commercial pest control is required across a wide range of industries within the broader commercial sector. From offices, all the way to retail environments, hotels, restaurants, catering businesses, and other businesses, this industry has many unique challenges when it comes to pest management. Understanding these challenges, and having a better understanding of common pests in…
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Why Pest Control is Essential in the Food Industry
Pest control is vital in the food industry. From restaurants, all the way to fast food establishments, catering companies, food trucks, food manufacturers, fresh produce market stalls, food stores, and home-based bakers, this industry relies on stringent health regulations. Harmful pathogens and contamination can have major consequences. Besides the more obvious risks of putting customers’…
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Are Pest Control Chemicals Safe?
One of the concerns that people have when it comes to pest control is the safety aspect. When dealing with pests, chemical measures are often required. Bait stations and traps can be used in some circumstances but in many other situations, chemical treatment is a necessity. The risk of contamination, harmful pathogen spread and other…
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Who is Responsible for Pest Control?
Who is responsible for pest control in a residential or commercial building – landlords or tenants? This can be a contentious issue that causes a lot of frustration. Tenants are the ones who have to deal with infestations. Building owners, on the other hand, will not have to deal with the issue directly. Instead, they…
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What to do When Pest Control Doesn’t Work
If you have been struggling with an infestation that just doesn’t seem to be going away, you may be wondering why pest control is not helping. There are several reasons that this may be happening. The most common reason is that you are not getting professional help. This could be because you are trying to…
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Preventing Pest Infestation During Office Closure
When everyone is getting ready to pack up and leave for year-end break, pest infestation is the last thing on anyone’s mind. Whether your office is closing for a week or you are closing for longer, an empty office can attract certain pests. Instead of coming back to find that ants, roaches, rodents or other…
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Why Professional Wasp Removal is Essential
Professional wasp removal provides a safe way to remove wasp nests with minimal risk. A single wasp does not usually pose much of a threat, especially if it can be caught and removed from the premises. A wasp nest is another story altogether. Wasps are social, territorial and often aggressive insects. In South Africa, the…
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The Importance of Pest Control in the Retail Sector
Pest control is vital in every environment – residential and commercial. One sector that is especially vulnerable is the retail sector. Rats, mice, flies and other pests can cause major problems in retail environments. This is largely due to doors that are opened frequently, storage areas that often contain resources attracting pests and constant foot…
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Is Your Property at Risk of Pest Infestation?
While pest infestation can happen in any building or area, some properties may be at higher risk than others. Pests pose a major problem in commercial and residential buildings of all sizes. They bring disease and other health risks. They can also cause great damage to property foundations, wreaking havoc within walls and floors where…