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Bed Bug Crisis : Cross-Border Spread

leoleo — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:25:57 +0000

Following the previous incidents in France where bed bugs were found infesting airports, cinemas, subways, Airbnb, and other locations, a recent video went viral showing a passenger on the London Underground discovering a bug that appeared to be a bed bug crawling on their trouser leg..There have also been reports of bed bugs being found on a bus in Manchester, causing concern.

Some people are worried that the bed bug problem may have been brought to London by the “Eurostar” train from France or through the luggage or clothing of airplane passengers.

These incidents highlight the potential for bed bugs to spread across different modes of transportation and locations. The ease with which bed bugs can hitch a ride on personal belongings or through travel routes poses challenges in controlling their spread.

If you are concerned about bedbug infestations or other pest problems, you should seek help from a professional pest management company to advise and help you manage the issue.

Tick Prevention: Keeping Your Pets Safe During Summer Walks

leoleo — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:09:08 +0000

During summer walks with your pets, it’s important to not only be mindful of the heat and the possibility of heatstroke but also to prevent bringing ticks (dog ticks) into your home. Ticks can attach themselves to the ears, toes, and fur of animals. Ticks can carry parasites and infect the host with various diseases while feeding on their blood and reproducing.

To prevent tick infestations:
１）Choose safer walking routes, avoiding areas such as dense grass and trees where ticks are commonly found.
２）After going outdoors, check your pets for any ticks attached to their bodies and groom their fur regularly. Bathing them can also help remove ticks.
３）Maintain a clean environment at home and use environmentally friendly residual insecticides to reduce the chances of ticks surviving and reproducing.
４）If you discover that your pet has been infected with ticks, seek veterinary care and treatment as soon as possible. You can also contact a professional pest control company for inspection and advice.

Fly Prevention: Maintain Cleanliness

leoleo — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:38:13 +0000

Flies not only spread disease-causing bacteria and contaminate food, leading to food poisoning and infectious diseases, but they also lay eggs around garbage bins and transport foul odors and bacteria from the waste, causing deterioration in sanitation. Therefore, it is crucial to take preventive measures to prevent fly breeding habitats. Here are some recommendations to reduce the chances of fly infestation:

1) Keep premises clean to eliminate places where flies can reside.
2) Store food in refrigerators or cover it with screens to reduce attractants for flies.
3) Dispose of garbage in tightly covered bins and empty them regularly, as decaying kitchen waste is a food source for flies.

If you are troubled by flies or other insect problems, seek assistance from a pest control professional to promptly address the infestation.

How to detect termite invasion within your home?

leoleo — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:23:37 +0000

Termite infestation can pose a serious threat to the internal structure of your home. We must pay attention to the following signs:

Swarms of winged insects in your home
Discarded wings near doors and windows
Mud tubes on outside walls or crawl spaces
Dirt channels emerging out from walls and wood
Crumbling baseboards
Warped and hollow sounding wooden flooring

If you find any of these signs in your home, please take action and contact us as soon as possible for professional advice & termite management services

Tips for Dealing with Flying Termites

leoleo — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 03:54:34 +0000

Flying termites typically swarm and mate between April and September, often attracted to indoor lights. Once they shed their wings, they may settle in suitable locations to establish new termite colonies, so might not going to ignore them. Here are some low-cost methods to prevent flying termites from invading your home:

1) Turn off unnecessary lighting to reduce the attraction of flying termites to light sources.
2) Close curtains or blinds to block indoor lights from shining outside.
3) Seal off entry points by closing doors and windows to prevent flying termites from entering your home.
4) Place a basin of water under light sources to attract flying termites and drown them in the water’s reflection.

If you suspect a termite infestation, such as door frames or wooden floors have been damaged or if there are termite trails on walls, do not disturb them. Instead, immediately consult a professional pest management company to provide advice based on the situation, and solve the problem. If you have termite infestations or other pest problems, please contact us for free consultation or advice.

Why your termite request should be handled by a Pest Management Company?

leoleo — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:58:44 +0000

The reason is that termites are very intelligent and sensitive insects. They can travel up to 500 feet from their nest in search of food 24 hours a day We are not recommend to spray them with household insecticides on your own, as these products typically contain repellents. you may only kill a handful of termites that have left the nest to forage, and there is a chance that you will trigger the termites to scatter and leave pheromone signals to warn their other companions, making it more difficult to eradicate them and cause more damage.

Therefore, if you suspect you have a termite infestation, such as in door frames or wooden floors have been damaged or if there are termite trails on walls, do not disturb them. Instead, immediately consult a professional pest management company to provide advice based on the situation and solve the problem. If you have a termite infestation or other pest problems, please contact us for free consultation or advice.

Watch out! Ants are coming!

leoleo — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:52:44 +0000

Some species of ants are merely foragers. They seek food or water in a house but return to outdoor nests. However, some of them found indoors are permanent residents and establish a nest within a house. In addition, ants spoil food when they feed on it, so they can become a bit of a nuisance to us. Here are some tips to prevent an #ant_infestation.

Repair cracks and crevices between windows and windows-sills, walls and wardrobes to close off ant pathways.
Check stored food regularly especially which to prevent unsealed packaging.
Don’t leave any food debris on the floor, you may need to pay close attention around furniture
Spray preventive insecticide at home or object surfaces.

Take precautions now, and keep ant infestations far away from your home.

Flies and Their Larvae Can Cause Myiasis, Especially in Patients and Elderly

leoleo — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 08:36:25 +0000

During the hot summer, flies become more active. Besides transmitting bacteria, flies can also lay eggs on humans and animals, particularly on patients and elderly individuals who are often bedridden, physically disabled, or lack self-care ability. This can lead to myiasis, a condition caused by the infestation of fly larvae.

Flies lay their eggs on wounds, abrasions, ulcers, or mucous membranes, especially those contaminated with excreta. After hatching, the larvae will burrow into the tissues of humans or other vertebrates, causing open sores, foul-smelling secretions, organ dysfunction, and skin damage. Therefore, nursing homes and places where people with limited self-care ability reside should be particularly vigilant.

Commonly overlooked hiding places for insects!!

leoleo — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:43:57 +0000

If you frequently find insects in your home but have no idea where they are hiding, here are some commonly overlooked places where they may be hiding:

1) Wooden floors or baseboards

Aging wooden floors or baseboards may develop cracks or gaps, which can accumulate dust and food debris and become an ideal hiding place for pests.

2) Balconies

Common household pests such as cockroaches can enter your home through the drainage channels of the balcony. In addition, plants, soil, and stagnant water on the balcony can also become a food source and breeding ground for pests.

3) Foldable furniture

Foldable dining tables, modular sofas, and other similar furniture often have a lot of joints. If they are not properly cleaned, food debris, residues may fall into the gaps or nearby areas, providing a food source for pests.

Is the Summer Heat and Mosquitoes Keeping You Up at Night?

Wan Ming — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 06:45:46 +0000

The hot weather already makes it difficult to fall asleep, but being constantly buzzed and bitten by mosquitoes at night can make it even worse.

To effectively eliminate mosquitoes, you can:
1) Remove stagnant water and reduce areas where mosquitoes can breed, such as air conditioner water trays and plant saucers.
2) Use mosquito traps, insect light traps, and install mosquito screens to prevent them from entering indoors.
3) Apply insecticides around the external areas and internal perimeter and surfaces of your home regularly, to control adult mosquitoes.
4) Hire a professional pest management company to identify potential mosquito breeding environments and use of appropriate methods to eliminate both larvae and adults.