Explore our pest control blog for expert tips, prevention strategies, and insights into managing common pests in Singapore. Learn how to protect your home or business from termites, cockroaches, rodents, and other infestations with guidance from experienced pest management professionals.
We often see small black ants alongside bigger ones in our homes. While the smaller ones are drawn to everyday food items, the larger ones are Carpenter Ants. If you’re concerned about their presence, considering ant removal might be a wise choice. As the name suggests, the Carpenter Ant uses wood to make its home; […]
How do you know if you have termite infestation? Common telltale signs fare mud tubes, wooden frass/pellets, tiny holes in wooden surfaces, and damaged/hollow wood. Have you ever noticed your furniture being holed or noticed mud tubes on any walls? There they are! Termites. They inhabit these mud tubes. You will see piles of excrement […]
Introduction After two long years, Singapore is ready to party again! People are reclaiming their regular tables and spots on guest lists as they drink and dance late into the night. And what better way to pre-game than bar-hopping across Asia’s 50 Best Bars? The largely home-grown Jigger and Pony placed 2nd, while MO Bar made an impressive ascent […]
Introduction It’s not even peak Dengue season yet and the number of Dengue cases so far has already exceeded the total number of cases in 2021! That is 5258 recorded cases last year, versus 7515 as of 13 May 2022. As advised by The National Environment Agency (NEA) of Singapore, we are on track for a major […]
When talking about countries with the highest cost of living, Singapore ties with Paris in 2nd place. The surprise is the fact that Singapore also ranks 2nd when it comes to homeownership. In fact, 80% of Singaporeans actually own their homes! This is possible thanks to the government initiative of Housing and Development Board (HDB) blocks […]
For both the renter and the landlord, there are many considerations to ensure a smooth partnership. One way to work out the resopnsiblities is to go by applicable fees. However, there are still intangible issues like, who is responsible for pest control services in rental property? While it is the tenant’s duty to maintain a decent level of […]
It has been said that eating is Singapore’s national past time. The food scene in Singapore is vibrant, to say the least; other than the many hawker centres sprawled alongside local and international restaurants, we also have 3 three-star Michelin restaurants, 5 two-stars, and 41 one-star establishments. All these set against the tropical climate of […]
DIY Pest Control Options There are nearly 400 options of professional pest control services in Singapore but supermarkets and provision stores also carry basic forms of pest control. These are usually fly swatters, glue boards, gel baits, and repellent sachets that target ants, cockroaches, flies, and lizards. This creates the ironic impression that DIY pest control is an […]
Cockroaches are the oldest cave animals known to date. Just last year in a cave in Myanmar, two new cockroach species dating back to 99 million years ago were discovered. It is an understatement to describe cockroaches are very resilient creatures that can survive anywhere. The most common types of cockroaches in Singapore are German […]
Asia’s Pharmaceutical Hub Thanks to the government’s Biomedical Sciences (BMS) initiative since 2000, Singapore is now the leading biomedical and pharmaceutical hubs in Asia. In fact, we are among a few countries whose pharmaceutical export value far exceeds the import value. In 2020, the pharmaceutical industry in Singapore alone contributed 8.52bn dollars to our GDP. […]
Ever wondered why rats are always used in psychological experiments to understand human behaviour? That’s because rat brains are very similar to humans in terms of structure and function. Plus their biological, genetic and behaviour characteristics are very close to ours. Rats have complex communication systems and can even demonstrate empathy and cognitive reasoning. They […]
A school is a special place where children learn, eat and play. It is the one location where many items are shared by many children — stationery, food, learning props, and toys. Unfortunately in these pandemic times, “sharing is caring” now comes with the risk of bringing home communicable diseases. On top of their already […]
