Wooden Treat

Natural wooden material is back in the trend, giving a timeless effect which enhances any interior be it in the living or working space. Commonly pre-treated wood material is damage-resistant, but periodic maintenance and treatment make it sustainable and protect it from infestation. Clean India Journal speaks to a young interior designer from Delhi, Menka

Issue Month : April      Issue Year : 2013      Issue Volume : VOL : 9      Issue Number : ISSUE.: 4      

Creating Synergies with Pest Experts

While keeping pest under control is an integral part of any food processing industry, working in synergy with a pest expert paves the way to effective pest management. Clean India Journal takes a tour of two Chennai-based food processing units that are being serviced by Rentokil Initial

Issue Month : March      Issue Year : 2013      Issue Volume : VOL : 9      Issue Number : ISSUE.: 3      

Mosquitoes?…Beat it with flowers

The Chennai City Corporation has agreed to a novel solution to tackle its burgeoning mosquito population. It plans to import pyrethrum used in insecticide to beat the menace. The Chennai Corporation came upon some innovative measures to curb mosquitoes. Some of these include import of pyrethrum, used as an insecticide, directly from Kenya at around

Issue Month : February      Issue Year : 2013      Issue Volume : VOL : 9,VOL.: 8      Issue Number : ISSUE.: 2      

Preventive measure in pest control

The most disturbing news flashed recently in the world dailies of rodents feasting on a new born twin in a Rawalpindi hospital in Pakistan was horrifying but unfortunately this is not the first time! Many such incidents go unreported too. Equally distasteful are reports of rats and flyinfestation in hospital / hotel kitchens. Are these

Issue Month : January      Issue Year : 2013      Issue Volume : VOL : 9      Issue Number : ISSUE.: 1      

Need for ongoing IPM in Food Processing

Food processing industry by its very nature is susceptible to attacks from various pests. The entire chain of processing from raw material to the finished product which reaches the end consumer is critical and needs to be evaluated for pest hot spots. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the way to deal with the management of pests in this industry....

Issue Month : December      Issue Year : 2012      Issue Volume : VOL.: 8      Issue Number : ISSUE.: 12      

Preventive steps during winter

The weather outside isn’t the only thing that can be frightful during the winter – pests such as rodents, cockroaches, stored product pests, ants and flies can cause nightmares if spotted at food processing facilities. And while you may be seeking an escape from the chilly temperatures, these winter pests will be doing the same.

Issue Month : November      Issue Year : 2012      Issue Volume : VOL.: 8      Issue Number : ISSUE.: 11      

Cockroach – What’s life without one?

It takes a lot to eliminate a cockroach; even more to appreciate it

Issue Month : October      Issue Year : 2012      Issue Volume : VOL.: 8      Issue Number : ISSUE.: 10      

Online Solution to Measure Pest Control status

Rentokil Initial India believes in constantly updating its offerings through technology improvements and innovations. The company has recently launched an upgraded version of PestNetOnline, its pest control management system, with a range of innovative features. PestNetOnline is an online reporting application designed to enable organisations to review the status of their pest control 24 hours

Issue Month : October      Issue Year : 2012      Issue Volume : VOL.: 8      Issue Number : ISSUE.: 10      

Non-hazardous method of pest control

Just call him the Pied Piper of pest control.

Issue Month : September      Issue Year : 2012      Issue Volume : VOL.: 8      Issue Number : ISSUE.: 9      

Managing Pests in hostels

The return of the Bedbugs is a rampant problem and they are everywhere. Hostels and PG accommodations are the worst hit by this global phenomenon. The age-old 4D mantra of pest management – deny entry, shelter, food and then destroy pest holds good to this day and is crucial for a proper IPM program. If

Issue Month : September      Issue Year : 2012      Issue Volume : VOL.: 8      Issue Number : ISSUE.: 9