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bed bugs

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Toronto is Canada’s hotspot for bed bugs

As Canadians start to travel back into facilities en masse, so too will bed bugs. So what can be done to stop them?
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Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

C.L.E.A.N. tips for pest prevention

Remember to keep pest management in mind this summer to create a plan of attack for all potential problems.
washroom pests

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Three steps for avoiding washroom pests

Hopefully, washroom pests are the last thing on your guests’ mind, but that’s only possible if pest management remains top of mind.
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Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Green goals in pest control are worth setting

Green initiatives are more than a trend. Many industries are putting greater emphasis on ensuring products are sourced and processed in an environmentally conscious manner
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Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Pest management strategies for reopening buildings

Recognizing the signs of a pest infestation and knowing how to prevent them in the future should be at the top of every building operator's reopening plan.
rodent activity on the rise

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Rodent activity on the rise

Urban centres across Canada and the U.S. are experiencing a rise in "aggressive" rodent activity due to COVID-19 restrictions shuttering restaurants and cafes.
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REMI Network

Canada’s top cities for bed bugs in 2019

Larger cities and travel centres saw significant bed bug sightings in 2019, according to Orkin Canada’s third annual list of top bed bug cities.

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Prevent pests from populating your property

No matter the time of year, pests are professionals at making their way into your facility, seeking shelter from the elements in colder months and places to breed in warm seasons.

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Top ten bedbug cities in Canada

Canada's largest pest control company – Orkin Canada – has released its second annual list of top bedbug cities.

REMI Network

Ontario’s top 25 cities for rats

Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga are the cities with the most rodents, according to Orkin Canada's 25 most "rattiest" cities in Ontario list.

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Warmer weather to boost fall rodent activity

Summer-like conditions this past September and now October may contribute to higher rodent activity in the fall season.

REMI Network

Top ten Canadian cities for bedbugs

Toronto tops a list of bedbug hot spots, according to Orkin Canada’s first list of bedbug cities. Bedbug encounters are more likely during travel seasons.

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

No vacancy for pests in hotels

With the right strategy in place, hotels can put out the “no vacancy” sign for pests and help ensure guests have a pleasant stay.

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Keeping the dirtiest pests out of foodservice areas

To avoid negative publicity, it’s important to be aware of the dirtiest pests that are the greatest risk to your restaurant area.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Preventative maintenance for pest control

Preventative maintenance of outdoor amenities is essential for effective pest management. By creating an integrated action plan that continues throughout the year, property managers will have a better chance of keeping unwanted critters out...and happy residents in.

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Schools face risk of cockroach infestation

Cockroach infestations in schools are not uncommon. All it takes is one female with an egg case to start a population. Here are some prevention strategies.

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Small steps for eliminating ants

When thinking about the most dangerous and irritating pests, ants may not come to mind and are often brushed aside as a simple nuisance.