ant species
Argentine Ants
Argentine ants could become a large threat, as the colony size can be monumental, sometimes covering entire habitats.
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Caribbean Crazy Ants
Carpenter Ants
This ant species derives its name from excavating wood in structures in order to build nests , resulting
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Odorous House Ants
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Pavement Ants
Red Imported Fire Ants
Ant Control
Whilst a wide range of DIY and off-the-shelf products are available to get rid of ants, a large infestation may require professional pest control to ensure the problem won’t reoccur.Pest articles
The Top Bacteria Hotspots in Your Home & Office
Every day, we go about our business without a second thought. We make a cup of coffee, photocopy a document, grab some water, or even push a door open. Throughout the day, we come in to contact with a number of surfaces that many others have touched, bringing with...
Pest Control vs. IPM: What’s the Difference?
For many restaurant owners, getting rid of pests has always been seen as a grudge purchase. You see a pest, you call a pest control company to eliminate the problem. That’s it. However, if you really want effective control that will prevent insects and rodents from...
The Top 5 Pests Found in Hotel & Commercial Kitchens
Running a kitchen can be a demanding job without having to worry about pests jeopardising the health and well-being of customers, not to mention creating unsanitary working conditions for employees. Besides the risk to public health, pests also pose a serious threat...
5 Ugly Truths About DIY Fly Control Methods
During the warmer months of December to March, flies become a major menace to many South African households. Often, the first reaction after spotting a few too many flies hanging around, is to try get rid of them through DIY fly control methods. Fly strips, fly...
The Top 5 Pests Found in Hotel & Commercial Kitchens
Running a kitchen can be a demanding job without having to worry about pests jeopardising the health and well-being of customers, not to mention creating unsanitary working conditions for employees. Besides the risk to public health, pests also pose a serious threat...
The Hidden Agenda of Cockroaches in Your Home
For any homeowner, finding a cockroach scurry across the kitchen floor is enough to spark panic. Where there’s one, there’s likely many more hiding in cracks and crevices close by. And, once a cockroach infestation starts, the property owner faces a tough eradication...
7 Surprisingly Common Areas Restaurants Forget to Clean
For any SA restaurant, café, coffee shop or fast food outlet, cleanliness should undeniably be top of mind. The best restaurant managers know that their reputation, not to mention the health of their patrons depends on it. After all, it’s one of the biggest factors...
10 Facts You Never Knew About Mosquitoes on SADC Malaria Day
November 6 marked SADC Malaria Day, an annual awareness campaign to shed some light on the preventable and curable disease that still kills hundreds of thousands of people in Africa every year. To aid in the ongoing malaria prevention education effort, we thought we’d...
What You Need to Know About Flea Control Issues (Even If You Don’t Have Pets!)
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...
When ants Invade guesthouses: tips to avoid unwelcome guests
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....