Why Pest-Proofing Your Business is a Smart Investment
Pest activity is a daily challenge for many businesses, affecting health, safety, and reputation. Unchecked infestations can damage property, disrupt operations, and create an impression of uncleanliness. Proactive pest-proofing is the best way to protect your business from these issues and ensure a pest-free environment. Ranked among the top 100 pest management firms in the […]
Keep Your Business Free of Filth Flies
Commonly seen around decaying organic matter, waste, and unsanitary areas, filth flies are a group of flying insects that include houseflies, blowflies, and flesh flies. These pests are well-known for their role in spreading diseases as they feed and breed on rotting food, feces, and decomposing materials. Their presence poses both a nuisance and a […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – January 2024
Introduction to Aflatoxins Aflatoxins are poisonous substances produced by certain kinds of fungi (molds) that are found naturally all over the world; they can contaminate food crops and pose a serious health threat to humans and livestock. Aflatoxins also pose a significant economic burden, causing an estimated 25% or more of the world’s food crops […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – October 2023
Introduction to Aflatoxins Aflatoxins are poisonous substances produced by certain kinds of fungi (molds) that are found naturally all over the world; they can contaminate food crops and pose a serious health threat to humans and livestock. Aflatoxins also pose a significant economic burden, causing an estimated 25% or more of the world’s food crops […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – September 2023
The Camelback Cricket Order: Orthoptera Family: Rhaphidophoridae Scientific Name: Ceuthophilus The Camelback Cricket gets its’ common name from its’ humpbacked appearance, which is similar to that of a camel. They’re also commonly referred to as cave crickets or spider crickets. This species can be found in caves as well as damp and cool areas underneath […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – August 2023
Introduction to Salmonella When one hears the name “salmonella,” most think of eggs and poultry and “food poisoning.” Salmonella is not only know for making people sick through poultry and eggs, but a wide variety of foods. This bacterium is widespread and very common. Salmonella is a complicated genus of rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria of the […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – July 2023
Rats in the Facility A client of RK Environmental Services (RKE) had existing rat activity. Through a quick survey, the rat species was identified as the black rat (Rattus Rattus), also known as the roof rat, ship rat, or house rat. The RKE team immediately began mitigation strategies through the use of glue trays. The […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – June 2023
Vap-X for Maintenance Cardinal Vap-X has become a useful tool in the arsenal used to combat stored product pests, roaches, flies, and other occasional invaders. In recent years, RKE Environmental Services (RKE) clients choosing Vap-X for the purpose of maintaining low to 0 pressure from insects inside their food handling facilities. These clients have seen […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – May 2023
Introduction to Phosphine as a Fumigant Phosphine is a colorless, flammable, highly toxic compound most often used in fumigation. Phosphine fumigants are sold in solid form, either as aluminum phosphide or magnesium phosphide. When these solid fumigants are exposed to water vapor in the air, a chemical reaction occurs releasing phosphine gas (hydrogen phosphide) and […]
RKE Technical Bulletin – April 2023
The Cigarette Beetle Order: Coleoptera Family: Anobiidae Genus: Lasioderma Species: serrricorne The Cigarette Beetle (CB) is a Stored Product Pest, which gets it’s name from attacking tobacco wherever it is stored. It is distributed throughout tropical regions but can be found worldwide. Especially, wherever dried tobacco in the form of leaves, cigars, cigarettes, or chewing […]
