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Pest Control For Restaurants & Renovation

Pest Control For Restaurants & Renovation Pest Control For Restaurants & Renovation. So you just received the keys to your new outlet and are excited to get going with renovation. However, hold on for just a minute more, and consider other possible issues: rodents are a common occurrence in food establishments. It is best to identify all potential intrusion points early on and rectify them. Maximum Pest Management can help with exactly that. We will conduct a detailed check to your premises and identify any concerns that we may have. The renovation process can be a very demanding one. The chances are you will have spent a long time finding, choosing and then buying tools, especially if you are doing any of the work yourself. With all of this time, effort and money you are putting in, you want your restaurant to be perfect at the end of it. The last thing you want is to finish your beautiful new restaurant, before realizing you have a rodent problem and having to close down barely before you’ve even reopened! It is best to address these issues at the offset, weaving rodent control into the design and renovation stage of opening a retail outlet to help minimize the risk of them getting into your location later on. By addressing these areas early on, you will deter your rodent issue or at least it will be a whole lot more manageable. If your premises is a stand alone unit, this process is much more simple. However, these days food establishments within malls hardly even have any doors and are completely an open concept. Even in these scenarios certain steps can be taken to minimise rodent activity within your premises. Just as you would want to reduce the risk of machine failure repeating with the fridges and ovens by hiring for an expert, you would want to reduce the risk of rodent intrusion. Conduits, piping leading down from false ceilings and gaps within the ceiling cavity are all areas of concerns. Floor traps, drains & numerous others will also need to be assessed to determine probable intrusion points.

17 October 2019 No Comments

Termites

Termite Corrective & Preventive Treatment For Apartments

Termite Corrective & Preventive Treatment For Apartments We have been getting tons of calls for termite preventive treatments. As much as we are glad to get enquirers as it means it could very well be a sale. We don’t ever want to mislead clients. So this post is our attempt to educate the public on the misconceptions of preventive treatment. This article applies to homes not on the ground level. It applies to apartment buildings or any premises other than bungalows. Preventive treatment to Bungalows is possible as its external perimeter of the structure would be accessible. ONLY then can prevention treatment be properly carried out. First and foremost, there is no termite prevention treatment that can be employed for properties other than bungalows. Preventive treatment is to deter only subterranean termites species. There is no prevention for dry wood termites – Your best bet is to install screens to physically deter dry wood termite intrusion. Corrective treatment is a process that requires holes to be drilled surrounding your entire property (every half a meter – 30 to 40 cm deep). The foundation slab that your property is built on is breached and – Anti-Termite chemical will be injected into each drilled hole. The chemical seeps into the ground (soil) and bonds with the soil to create a barrier which deters termites from gaining access to your property from under ground. So if you are not staying in a bungalow, don’t bother with prevention because it would only be a waste of money. For apartments it is definitely out of the question so please don’t get fooled. a) There is absolutely no soil for the chemical to bond with. b) You would have a neighbor, one floor below – Drilling will disperse chemical into your neighbor’s property. c) Treating the perimeter of the whole building is neither practical or economically feasible. d) Semi-Detached houses have an adjoining wall to allow intrusion from neighboring side. (Both Houses Need To Employ MaxPest For Effectivity)

14 January 2018 No Comments

Pest Control

Where do Drywood Termites Come From

Where do Drywood Termites Come From Termites are nature’s recyclers. They are genetically engineered to get rid of dead wood. If not for termites our forests will be over flowing with decaying wood. As it’s impossible for us to avoid wood in our homes, yes I’m talking about all your wooden carpentry, cabinets and even mirror frames. Termites feel it’s their moral duty to rid them. Afterall that’s all the purpose they’ve been tasked with. Unfortunately for us, they do such a great job that we often find an infestation within our homes. Subtterenean Termites Species find their way through conduits; be it sewerage or cable. Any small hairline crack is all it takes for these guys to pave their way into your property. No height in a highrise is spared. Drywood Termites on the other hand, create alates aka swarmers. As their name suggests, these are the flying ones. They are tasked with flying to a suitable area and continue their species. One male and one female alate aka reproductile find a suitable food source and setup shop. Infestations are usually contained to a fixture and if undisturbed may remain within till the fixture is depleted. When agitated with pesticide, Drywood Termites tend to either migrate or produce alates. This usually results in the multiple fixtures being infested. Best thing to do if you notice Drywood Termites in your home is to replace that fixture soon.

8 December 2017 1 Comment

Cockroaches

Keeping Your Home Pest Free This Holiday Season

4 Simple Steps For A Pest Free Environment Though Christmas & New Year is season for giving, pests do not need any gifts. Many homeowners find at this time of year that their meticulously strung Christmas lights have been gnawed through by hungry rats, ruining the festive spirit. Some even find that their whole electrical panel has been chewed to pieces, meaning not only the Christmas tree has gone dark but also the oven isn’t going to be roasting any parsnips any time soon. When this happens, you need someone like Maximum Pest Managemnet. Be sure to remember these four following steps to ensure your home remains pest-free this holiday season. You have kept your home free of pest all year round so don’t drop the ball now. Almost all pest intrusion occurs due to improper waste management. However, if you feel as though you have dropped the ball and your house is becoming rife with different pests, then it could be time to look around for reliable pest control company. Make sure to carry on reading through these tips to help prevent any unwanted pests too! Step 1 – Food Waste Whether you are cooking up a storm or catering a feast fit for kings. Be sure to not leave leftover food overnight. Be sure to discard all unwanted food promptly. Tie up all food waste in large garbage bags and ensure your trash can is tightly closed. If your bin is located outside your premises; be sure to check that there aren’t any holes in the bins. Rats are notorious for going through your garbage before the garbage collector. Step 2 – Food Storage It’s time to get your takeaway containers and storage containers out from your top shelf. Be sure to store all leftover food in sealed containers and best minimise your food waste – giving your guests a doggy bag will reduce the amount of food you will need to throw out. Having easy access to food will most certainly attract pests such as roof rats, sewer rats and even moles into your premises. You could engage Maximum Pest Management, to get rid of these rodents.

7 December 2017 No Comments

Cockroaches

Cockroaches Eat Cardboard And Paper

Why Cockroaches Eat Cardboard and Paper Cockroaches Eat Cardboard And Paper, they consume almost everything that you can imagine. It’s no wonder these pesky buggers can outlive dinosaurs and survive the ice age. Cockroaches get into premises in a number of ways. Most commonly, they are brought in via cardboard boxes while moving or when you receive deliveries. Roaches thrive in dark crevices, stacks of paper and exposed wood grains (found within cabinets). Depending on the extent of the infestation, the right treatment should be employed, to have any chance of eradicating the cockroach infestation. To get some additional information you should read this. The first signs of a cockroach infestation usually are their droppings or frass. They also produce a sour pungent smell which you can normally associate with the damp smell emitting from under your kitchen sink cabinet. The heavier your infestation, the smell will also be more pungent. Even office premises clients of ours had engaged numerous pest control companies to solve their never-ending Cockroach Infestation. They had been plagued with German cockroaches from the time they had moved into their spanking new Shenton Way office.

14 November 2016 No Comments

Anti-Bacteria

HFMD Anti-Bacteria Treatment

HFMD Treatment Singapore HFMD Anti-Bacteria Treatment to keep your family safe is a priority for everyone. With so many different viruses present children often fall victim to Hand Foot Mouth Disease, HFMD. The disease usually shows signs 3 to 5 days after being exposed to viruses. An onset of fever followed by rashes and blisters will appear on hands, feet, mouth and occasionally on thighs and buttocks. HFMD is present all year round and exposure can occur anywhere. Isolation is crucial to minimise the spread. Adults can also contract HFMD through contact of bodily fluids. Fatalities are rare, but can occur if there are complications. Hygiene is detrimental if your child or loved ones are infected.

5 August 2016 No Comments

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