Are you a property owner, a business owner, or in charge of building management and services? If so you wouldn’t be surprised to hear of termite problems. Additionally more often than not, once you do hear the clicking sounds on walls that can sound like someone typing really fast on the keyboard, things would have […]
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with itchy skin or red blisters? Have you ever been disturbed in your sleep by small pricks at different parts of your body at night? Have you ever wondered where a particular allergic skin reaction has set in all of a sudden? You take […]
ORIGIN was proud to be initiated as a member of the Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS) on 26 July, during the Pleasures Networking Event. With issues of rodent infestations rising and Zika scares, there is an urgent need to safeguard premises against pests and ensure preventive measures are taken, especially in critical areas such as F&B units and […]
A month has passed since news of the first-locally transmitted Zika cases in Singapore. Since then, commendable efforts have been taken by mall and facilities managers, restaurants, hotels, offices, and individuals, who have increased mosquito management services at their premises to protect their employees, colleagues, and loved ones. How successful have these efforts been? What […]
Trapping and eradicating pests is of utmost importance in sensitive environments such as labs and F&B outlets, where a clean space is critical. However, beyond trapping, consistent monitoring and analysis are equally important. Monitoring pest species, activity, and frequency are essential to tackle the infestation at its root. How? Through the use of monitoring stations! […]
ORIGIN has recently revamped its website! Our new website is not only more informative and user-friendly, but it also has a personal touch! Our in-house photographer, Lawrence, did a photoshoot of our staff and ORIGINators in action. Here are some snapshots of what we did: Our ORIGINator Zaharudin conducting ant inspections in a restaurant’s kitchen […]
Common House Lizard, Hemidactylus frenatus Also known as Asian house gecko or Pacific house gecko The common house lizard, Hemidactylus frenatus, has a triangular head, and large eyes without eyelids. The common house lizard is one of the most frequently encountered vertebrates in our homes and workplaces. This little creature, native to Asia, is mostly found in urban […]
As the saying goes, prevention is always better than cure. Indeed, nothing could be closer to the truth when it comes to pest management. The most effective strategy is to prevent pests from entering your premises in the first place. One potential entry point for pests is through openings under doors, or between the door and […]
There are multiple species of termites present in our tropical climate. Fortunately, not all species are of concern to the homeowner or building owner, as some of these species tend to live and feed outdoors only. However, where termites operate indoors, that is where they cause huge problems where entire parquet flooring areas or wooden panels can […]
Pest infestation has become a problem for most people in Singapore as a result of recent environmental changes. Professional involvement has been required to bring the issue under control. The question is, what criteria should be used to find the best pest control, expert? We did some research and came up with the following results. […]
