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The Role of Cleaning & Sanitation for Food Safety
“Sanitation maintains or restores a state of cleanliness and promotes hygiene for prevention of foodborne illness.” — Appendix A Meat HACCP Regulation A properly planned and implemented cleaning and sanitation schedule are critical for any food business, from...
Don’t Ignore These 5 Telltale Signs of Termites
Termite infestations cause damage to thousands of South African homes and businesses every year. Due to their behavior and habits, they’re often difficult to detect until the damage has already been done. There are however, some telltale signs that could alert you to...
The Specialists’ Guide To Ant Control
Thanks to their incredible work-ethic, industrious nature and habit of appearing (seemingly) out of nowhere, ants have rightfully earned themselves a formidable reputation. What this means for homeowners however, is that they’ll inevitably encounter these busy-bodies...
The Homeowners Guide to Pest-Proofing Your Property
For most homeowners, dealing with pests is more of a reactive task. We see a pest, we want it gone, so we buy whatever off-the-shelf treatment promises the quickest eliminating action. In reality, all it takes is a few preventative pest-proofing steps and a little...
DIY pest control VS professional pest control: What’s the difference?
DIY pest control and professional pest control both have their pros and cons, and which option is best depends on the severity of the pest problem and the preferences of the individual. Life as of late requires one to troubleshoot and “Do It Yourself” through...
7 Weird Bug Facts That Will Give You the Heebie Jeebies
Everyone knows that bugs and creepy crawlies are disgusting. Not only do they bite, sting, buzz around and cause damage, but they also carry diseases – and they’re everywhere. There’s just something about pests that make our stomachs turn and can deter even the most...
Cockroach control begins at these six cockroach destinations
Cockroaches are masters of survival, with adaptive capabilities beyond that of most household pests: they can fly, walk upside down, flatten themselves and make a mad dash into any crevice, nook and cranny. Their hard, crustacean-like armour protects them from most...
A-Z Spring Pest Control Checklist
This checklist is a comprehensive guide to help you protect your home from pests, covering everything from A to Z. A - Ants & Aphids: Seal cracks in foundations and around windows. Use a mixture of soapy water on plants to deter aphids. B - Boundary wall: Check...
The Hidden Agenda of Cockroaches in Your Home
For any homeowner, finding a cockroach scurry across the kitchen floor is enough to spark panic. Where there’s one, there’s likely many more hiding in cracks and crevices close by. And, once a cockroach infestation starts, the property owner faces a tough eradication...
The Hidden Danger of Birds: The Facts You Need to Know About Bird Mites
Birds may seem totally harmless to an unsuspecting property owner, employer or healthcare worker, but in addition to the mess that they cause and the potential spread of airborne disease, their presence could signal an infestation of a different, more dangerous kind....