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...
Apart from being a nuisance and an unwelcome sight, the pests that you find in your home or office could actually pose a more serious threat to your health and wellbeing. While some pests transmit disease by biting or stinging, others pick up disease-causing bacteria...
The scene is all too familiar. You’re sitting around, minding your own business and suddenly a fly appears. So, what do you do? You swat it away. Instead of leaving you, however, it hangs around – circling you and generally just buzzing about, no matter how many times...
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....
When we think about fleas and ticks, our minds immediately turn to our furry friends. However, one of the most commonly asked questions we receive is: why do I have a flea infestation when I have no pets? It’s a common misconception that only buildings with animals...
No matter where you are, nobody wants to share a room with thousands of invading ants. When it comes to the hospitality industry, an ant infestation is not only unsightly, but also implies unsanitary conditions, which can put off guests and damage your reputation....
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