The Orkin Blog

Unpleasant scents can originate from many sources, some of which are outside your control. And eliminating the stench can be tough, as odours with an organic base are persistent and can linger long after the source is removed. In fact, 79% of cleaning professionals say removing odour is their biggest challenge!

Did you know we are 100 times more likely to remember something we smell than something we see, hear or taste?

From the all-you-can-eat scraps buffet to the countless nesting spots, it should come as no surprise that pests love to frequent these areas. But being aware of the threat isn’t enough to make the grade.

Having the right pest management partner in place can help you avoid these situations altogether. But with so many options, how you do choose the right one?

Pests don’t scan their keycard on the way in the door, so you’ll never know when they show up at your facility — especially if they’re already inside. Crawling critters are always looking for a way to make themselves at home if your building offers any food, water or shelter. Chances are, it contains a bit of all three.

Check out these five tips to help keep pests from crawling around your property and disturbing tenants this winter.

Knowing the signs of bed bugs is the first step in finding and removing these pests.

Bed bugs are mostly found in bedding, mattresses, on headboards and in bed frames and box springs.

Everyone reacts differently to bed bug bites but the typical reaction is small, red, raised, itchy bumps.

Ticks are blood-sucking parasites commonly found throughout Canada. Peak tick season for nymphs usually occurs during the spring and summer months, while adults are a threat in the late fall.