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Does Your New Home Need A Pest Inspection?

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Buying a new home includes with it many financial and emotional implications. Apart from being a huge investment, the buyer imagines their whole life in this space. But most buyers focus on the aesthetics and construction of the house but forget about an essential requirement i.e pre-purchase inspection . Assessing whether pests have made your new home their abode can save you from future problems.  What happens in an inspection? During an inspection, a certified professional will assess the physical structure of your home, right from the roof to the foundation. They will look out for signs of damage and also focus on areas that allow pests to attack your homes like cracks, moisture, etc. Once the inspection is complete, they will take the necessary measures and give you the necessary guidelines for dealing with any future infestations. Which are the common pests that can attack your home and how can you spot them? Bed Bugs If you are buying a house with furniture left by former o...

How does Covid-19 Pandemic Make Way For The Rise Of Rodents?

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 Rats can cause havoc and spread diseases in the area it infests. They make their homes around different sources of food.  Normally they are wary of humans and try to keep out of their sight.  But the Covid 19 pandemic has transformed this arrangement. As restaurants and offices are closed, rats are running out of readily available food and safe shelters. This is making them more aggressive and less scared of humans. They are openly invading apartments and homes for their survival.  Dubai city just like other places has been on high alert since the pandemic started. With office lockdowns and curfews, the city has been completely shut off.  The city has put strict rules in place for businesses like restaurants. The streets are mostly empty except for a few residents traveling to buy essential supplies. This crisis has worsened with rodents invading homes/apartments in their hunt for resources. Keeping this in mind, the need and urgency for pest control for rats i...