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8 Simple Tips to Pest-Proof Your Property this Winter
Most people associate Winter with cold weather, short daylight hours, and a welcome relief from many nuisance pests. While the warmer months may bring flying pests such as mosquitoes, flies and stinging insects – Winter also has its own set of pest problems as rats,...
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Winter Work: Things Holiday Home Owners Can Do in the Off Season
Every holiday accommodation has its seasonal slumps, especially during the winter months. With proper planning and preparation, however, holiday home owners can use this much needed down time to their advantage to rejuvenate their property for the upcoming spring peak...
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A Guide to Protecting Your Carpets During Winter
While South African winters are not as extreme as in other parts of the world that have to contend with snow and ice – adverse conditions like frost, rain and windy weather can still take a heavy toll on high traffic carpets. Frequent precipitation, moisture retention...
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The 5 Shocking Dangers of Rats and Mice in Winter
Winter has officially reared its icy head – and as the days get shorter and the evenings get darker, South Africans start to retreat indoors. But they’re not the only ones. Falling temperatures will start to drive rats and mice inside in search of food, water and a...
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Sick Building Syndrome: The Importance of Cleaning for Indoor Air Quality
If you’ve ever heard your employees or co-workers complaining about persistent headaches or a general feeling of being unwell at the office – you could be dealing with a case of Sick Building Syndrome. What is Sick Buildiing Syndrome (SBS)? Sick Building Syndrome...
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The Rodent Breeding Cycle & How to Stop It
Seeing a rat or mouse scurrying across your kitchen floor is never a welcome sight. But, before you shrug it off as a once-off occurrence, consider how many others may be hiding out in your roof or garage. Once they have established a nest in your residence, the...
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How to Protect Yourself from the ‘Mango’ Bot Fly Infestation
In early May, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) sparked panic when they confirmed an outbreak of bot fly larvae infestations in the North West Province, with increasing sporadic cases occurring in Gauteng. The bot fly larvae in question are those...
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7 Signs That a Restaurant Isn’t Clean
If you’ve ever walked into a restaurant and immediately wanted to walk out, you’ll know that restaurant cleanliness is important. A clean restaurant is not only a matter of appearances – it’s also a health issue. Customers need to trust that the food that they’re...
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8 Tips to Get Your New Home Move-in Ready
Becoming a new homeowner is an exciting life event. You’ve signed on the dotted line and have already pictured how you’ll make every space your own. When it comes down to move time, however, many homeowners fail to realise that there’s a lot more to do than just...
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World Water Day: How Can We Save Water While Cleaning?
World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about focusing attention on the importance of water. The theme for World Water Day 2018 is ‘Nature for Water’ – exploring nature-based solutions to the water challenges we face in the 21st century. (worldwaterday.org) In...
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