Hedges By: Zia Siddiqi Trim The I If you walk around the exterior of your building in the summer, you’re likely to see blue skies, bloom-ing flowers and lush greenery. What you may not see, however, is the impact your landscaping choices may be having on pest pressures around your property. In fact, your landscaping choices may be caus-ing a frenzy of pest activity right underneath your Keep pests out of sight with these landscaping tips. freshly manicured grounds. While having an aesthetically pleasing prop-erty may be a priority, it’s also important to re-member that landscape practices can play a significant role in making your facility vulnerable to pests. In order to avoid creating an attractive harbor-age for pests looking for food, water and shelter, Dr. Zia Siddiqi is director of quality systems for Orkin, LLC. A board certified entomologist with more than 30 years in the industry, Dr. Siddiqi is an acknowledged leader in the field of pest management. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.OrkinCommercial.com. for more info Image courtesy of Orkin Visit www.cmmonline.com and type in search keyword: Landscaping . For more information on related products, visit www.cmmonline.com , select BUYERS’ GUIDE from the main navigation bar, and enter keyword: Pest Control . Keep trees and vegetation at least two to three feet away from your building. 34 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • July 2013 Image courtesy of Orkin
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