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A Pest Control Checklist for Cafeterias: Best Practices for Controlling Pests

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Adding pest control duties to your maintenance schedule can go a long way toward maintaining safe and sanitary conditions in a cafeteria, not to mention keeping you compliant with local regulations and ensuring a positive dining experience. The following pest control checklist for cafeterias can be your guide. Cafeteria pest control checklist Whether you manage […]

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What are Powderpost Beetles and How to Deal With Them

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While termites might be the first pest you think of when you suspect structural damage to a home, they aren’t the only ones. Wood-boring powderpost beetles can leave a wave of destruction in their path, wreaking havoc on wooden beams, posts, flooring, and more. Difficult to detect and quick to multiply, powderpost beetles can eat

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How do I Get Rid of Ants in my Office Building?

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What attracts ants to an office building? Ants enter office buildings through cracks and gaps in foundations and around windows, doors, plumbing systems, and gas and sewer lines. They come inside to find food, water, and protection from the elements. Uncovered donuts in the break room, coffee grounds in open trash, and bagel crumbs in

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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in the Kitchen

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Seeing signs of cockroaches in your kitchen can be disconcerting, especially when you think of them touching your food or dishes, but the good news is that it’s possible to address cockroaches if they do find their way into your home. Attracted by sources of water, like your dropping pipes, and even the smallest bits

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How to Control Pests in Your Restaurant — Rules, Regulations, and What You Can Do (Including a Downloadable Checklist)

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About 48 million people (1 in 6 Americans) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die each year from foodborne diseases, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even if no one gets sick from vermin on your premises, pests can still ruin pricey stock, scare off customers, and result

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How to Follow Integrated Pest Management Principles in Your Home

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Pests can be a real nuisance in any home. They cause property damage, food contamination, and even spread diseases. While traditional pest control methods may provide quick relief, they often involve harsh chemicals that can harm you, your family, and the environment. That’s why it’s important to adopt a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach to

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How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs: Taking Action When You Spot Pests

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Bed bugs can find their way into even the cleanest, tidiest of homes. When you see the signs of an infestation, take steps to deal with it quickly. Read on to learn more about what to look for and how to get rid of bed bugs in a house. What are bed bugs? Bed bugs

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How to Get Rid of Gnats in the House

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Gnats are tiny flying insects that reproduce rapidly. There are many different species of gnats, but nearly all of them love living in moist environments, especially during warm weather. Find out more about gnats and how to address them in your home. What attracts gnats to your house? Like most pests, gnats are attracted by

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Roof Rats Versus Norway Rats: Which are Invading Your Home?

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The most common types of rats to invade a house are Norway rats and roof rats, which look and behave differently from one another. When the weather gets cooler, either rat species can enter a house for the same reasons: they seek shelter, food, and water. Learn about the differences between Norway rats and roof

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