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Commercial Fly Control: Understanding the Threats to Your Business
‘Waiter, there’s a fly in my soup’. For most, this is the oldest joke in the book, but for restaurateurs and other foodservice businesses, it’s no laughing matter. Flies are a major menace during the warmer summer months between October and March. Flies are more...
BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME OR STRUCTURE?
The day you decide that you’re going to build your dream home or structure, you might not be aware of all the regulations involved or the lack of enforcing them correctly. The National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act (Act 103 of 1977) forms the basis...
Upping the ant (e): How to keep ants out of your restaurant
As the warmer months start to settle in, so does the threat of ant invasion – a formidable prospect for none more so than restaurant owners. Not only is an ant infestation bad for your restaurant’s reputation, but it also poses a health risk by getting into and...
Prevent insects from having a spring party in your home
The warmth of spring and summer that most of us have been looking forward to comes with the annoying presence of pests. Now that winter is over, most of us have to again contend with being woken up by buzzing mosquitoes in the middle of the night, or swatting flies...
Why you need professional ant control
Ants are social insects that create colonies and when you see one ant you can be sure there’s an entire colony somewhere nearby. DIY methods of ant control abound in just about every single supermarket and homeware store. Each one claiming that it has the power to...
Fly repellent tips to ensure flies don’t bug you this festive season
Flies can be a major nuisance during the summer season. We understand the importance of making sure your festive meals are free of pests and none of your guests are left swatting the air. These are our specialist fly repellent tips: Keep all doors closed as much as...
Kitchen hygiene 101: keep calm and keep the kitchen clean
If your business is involved in the hospitality industry, you understand the importance for all restaurants, fast-food outlets and conference venues to keep their kitchens in tip-top shape. These are our helpful kitchen hygiene hints to keep the kitchen spotless:...
Office cleaning tips for your year-end function
The end of the working year is in sight! As companies around the country wind down for the festive season, many of them will be celebrating another year of hard graft with a soiree of sorts. And, of course, a soiree generally goes hand-in-hand with a post-party mess....
Quick and easy fabric protection tips to prepare your home this festive season
If you’re awaiting the arrival of in-laws or guests from far-flung destinations – you’ll be inundated with last-minute cleaning tasks as you prep for their arrival. While we can’t magically manifest a cleaning fairy for you, we can give you some quick, effective...
Need to know: Termite Control 101
Summer is upon us, and with it come days drenched in sunshine, and in many parts of the country, rainfall too. While school kids and gardens rejoice, this time of year is also known for its unwelcome guests – in the form of termites. Termites are prevalent throughout...