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Hazardous Creatures

Bedbugs

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

There are approximately seven species of bedbugs that will feed on humans. Read More

Cockroaches

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

A cockroach has a flat shiny body that enables him (or her) to slip through narrow cracks and hide in dark warm places; he usually comes out in search of food at night; he can run swiftly; he is a scavenger that will eat almost anything; he is very prolific; he is sly and adaptable. Read More

Ants

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Ants are members of the family of social insects meaning that they live in organised colonies. Read More

Fleas

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Fleas are small, wingless, blood-feeding insects. Read More

Flies

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

The presence of the fly is always an indicator of a proofing defect and possibly a hygiene problem. The term “flying insects” can encompass almost all insects in some stage of their life cycle. In the food industry, it is generally accepted that those which are regarded as pests are those which spread disease through contamination, cause physical damage and cause a general nuisance. Read More

Rats and Mice

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Rats and mice are rodent pests found in homes and warehouses. Read More

Ticks

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Ticks are eight-legged, blood-feeding ectoparasites that are closely related to spiders, scorpions, mites, and live on mammals and birds. Read More