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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.

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.

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.

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.

FNB Pest Control

FNB Pest Control FNB Pest Control, SFA requires all food and beverage business owners in Singapore to engage a NEA licensed pest control company. A monthly F&B Pest Control maintenance schedule has to be kept throughout the operation. F&B vendors are also required to produce a valid annual, monthly pest control agreement when applying or renewing their food vendor license. NEA conducts periodic spot checks at restaurants on housekeeping and pest infestations. When pest activity is detected, they will refer to the recent pest control service report. Any good Pest Control Company in Singapore will have a detailed report on their findings. A strategic action plan to control the pests, housekeeping issues and corrections to the property needs to be highlighted in this report. Maximum Pest F&B Pest Control Contract

Ants Or Termites

How to control ants? Ants Or Termites how do we tell the difference? Ants in homes are a common problem. Despite thorough housekeeping, ants can be persistent. Pest control treatment plans would include eliminating the entire colony, which is the only way to eradicate ants. Spraying household pesticides will only kill a few at best. Any small opening, is enough for ants to gain access into your premises. They are constantly in search of either sweet based food, protein/grease based foods, water based or dry based food. Once they find a food source, ants leave a pheromone trail for other ants to follow. Do I have Ants or Termites?

Temprid Zone

Temprid Zone Temprid Zone Singapore is an effort by various pest control companies in Singapore to deter potential outbreaks from happening on our shores. Mosquitoes are the culprit of numerous outbreaks over the years, not just in Singapore but worldwide. In recent times with the outbreak of the Zika virus it is all the more important to take a preventive approach rather than a reactive one. Mosquitoes are known to fly 2 to 3 km from their breeding sites to feed. As such the Singapore National Environmental Agency is very strict on errant property owners, building management and work sites for mosquito breeding sites. Fines can be hefty and criminal proceeding may be filed for repeat offenders. Having a mosquito pest control maintenance program is not enough make sure you do your part to conduct checks on your premises for mosquito breeding and breeding sites. Temprid Zone is a barrier we can create surrounding your perimeter with a residual application using a water based misting machine. Tiny water droplets will leave a chemical reidue on all shrubs and all surfaces surrounding your entire property. When mosquitoes land to rest before intruding your premises, the chemical residue will eliminate them. Temprid Zone coupled with a meticulous mosquito larvaciding treatment is your best bet to keep your property safe from mosquito borne viruses and protecting your loved ones. We conduct free inspections to provide you with a mosquito control plan. Call our hotline to make an appointment or use our booking application.