Pests can be found absolutely anywhere which is why it’s important to recognise and deal with the situation quickly and responsibly – especially in the retail sector. This month with Pest Defence we will take a look at the common pest issues facing retail, so you can save your produce and your business before it’s too late. Retail: food-related and non-food related pests Whether you sell food or not, it’s likely that some of you will experience the annoyance of pests. They like to be around places where food is readily available (stored or fresh – they’re not fussy) and places…
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This month with Pest Defence we have put together a guide on how to stay pest-free in the summer months. During this period of the year it’s not uncommon to be surprised by certain pests but you need not worry, there are things you can do to prevent the annoyance of a surprise visit. Most common pests throughout June, July and August: Ants Flies Termites Ticks Wasps General checks and prevention Make sure that your home isn’t vulnerable to pests this summer. Roof – If you live in an apartment then you won’t need to worry about the roof as…
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Keep your commercial kitchen free of flies with a few simple steps, to ensure your business is clean and hygienic. Flies cause all sorts of problems such as poisoning food, contaminating work surfaces, transmitting disease and not to mention they’re a nuisance to staff and customers. Although it’s impossible to prevent flies from entering your kitchen and breeding, it is however, possible to prevent them from staying. It’s important a commercial kitchen keeps on top of this, as this type of neglect can close a business down, due to food safety standards. On a food premises you are obligated to meet…
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Fruit flies are a nuisance to have in your home as they have a very short lifespan, progressing from egg to adulthood in approximately 8-10 days and reproducing at an incredibly fast rate. They thrive in moist or damp places, making areas of your kitchen the perfect breeding grounds. To fully remove their presence from your home, these pests require patience, persistence and a few tips and tricks from the experts. Identifying fruit flies Fruit flies are tiny, measuring in at about 3mm long. Their body is black on top and gray underneath but can appear to be brown or…
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