May
10
2013
A serious threat to the foodservice and food processing industries are fruit fly infestations. These flies may be tiny and not seem like a big deal but fruit flies can lead to serious sanitation issues as well as have a negative impact on your company. Restaurants and food processing facilities are at a higher risk when it comes to fruit flies but any business facility could be at risk.
April
26
2013
Spring cleaning is not just for homeowners! Business owners, managers and staff can also participate in this spring rite of passage that has an added bonus. Spring cleaning is a great way to also reduce the threat of pest infestations. Why or how you ask? Eliminating potential food sources and removing harborages which occurs when cleaning and organizing results in an environment that deters…
April
20
2013
It used to be that hotels took the brunt of negative media attention in regards to bed bugs. It makes sense considering that hotels are a hub for many travelers and thus a hub for the onset of bed bug infestations. Just a few bed bugs or bed bug eggs latched to someone’s clothing or luggage is enough to start a full on infestation. And the only thing worse than the thought of bed bugs…
March
28
2013
Traditional means of pest management involved a more reactive approach in which pest infestations were treated with chemicals once they became a problem for the business. Today, we have moved into an era where people are very conscious of the use of chemicals due to their impact on the environment and people’s health, so pest control companies are looking for ways to eradicate pests without…
