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CimeX’s Response to COIVD-19

COVID-19 communication to employees

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At Cimex Pest Management we are committed to putting our people first. With COVID-19 officially listed as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), and with so much yet to understand, we wanted to take a moment to let you know the extraordinary and proactive steps we are taking to ensure our team’s safety.

Disclaimer: This document reflects our best knowledge at the time of writing and will be continually updated to incorporate new learnings as they surface.

We have implemented several guidelines that will help us reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses, including novel coronavirus. See Cimex Pest Management Guidelines below.

During this time, we want to emphasize:

Communication with your manager is very important. Please inform your manager if you need help in any way during these turbulent times.
We want to build increasing readiness and adoption of virtual technologies to better enable remote work. We are currently working to make sure that we have the right infrastructure, knowledge and best practices in place to ensure our success and continuity of operations.
We know that social distancing may also impact us in our personal lives, with the potential for school closures and/or transit reductions. Cimex Pest Management is dedicated to supporting our employees, and we feel that we are in a position to minimize these issues by leaning into virtual work and interaction.

In the guidelines below, you’ll find our latest thinking on how Cimex Pest Management will adapt its practices to ensure that we continue to deliver against our clients’ expectations, while also making decisions in a thoughtful manner that prioritizes the safety of our team. We ask that you also make responsible decisions in your personal life, avoiding concerts, sporting events, non-essential travel and other large public gatherings.

Of course, we will monitor incoming COVID-19 updates from Health Canada and amend and adjust these guidelines at regular intervals as the situation develops. We thank you for your understanding and patience.

Sincerely,
Fernando Torres, Owner, Cimex Pest Management

Cimex Pest Management Guidelines

Communication
We want to highlight the importance of communication if/when you are feeling threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please remain in close contact with your manager.
[If you have specific communication practices you would like your team to follow, insert them here.]

Safety precautions
We are elevating our safety precautions. If you are not feeling well, you MUST work from home. In addition, we expect you to stay home for a minimum of two weeks after all symptoms have dissipated.
[If you have specific safety precautions you would like your team to follow, insert them here.]

We encourage you to follow usual health precautions, such as:

  • washing your hands often
  • social distancing and avoiding interaction with those who are sick
  • refraining from touching your face more than is necessary
  • practicing proper coughing and sneezing etiquette
  • avoiding crowded events; and
  • avoiding non-essential travel

Office visitors
[If you regularly have office visitors (e.g., friends and family, delivery people, third-party vendors, clients, etc.), insert your stance on them here.]

Work travel and local client visits
[If client visits and employee travel is part of your business, insert your stance on it here.]

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Solving A Rabbit Problem

Rabbits are considered pests for a variety of reasons. A community of rabbits can destroy crops, cause soil erosion and compete with native fauna for food and habitat. Because of their plant nibbling and destructive ways, rabbits prove to be a frustrating pest for gardeners and farmers. Through the use of repellents and other pest control methods, it is possible to remove them from your farm or garden.

Recognizing the signs of rabbits

Rabbits have many natural predators, and this makes them difficult to observe. Some people do see rabbits in broad daylight if they’re in an unthreatening environment. Look out for rabbit droppings and plant damage if you’re unsure of their presence. Rabbit pellets are as small as a pea and they may appear in small piles or spread around.

Make your garden less appealing to rabbits

Rabbits live in areas that provide them with cover and protection from predators. It’s common to find them living in low-growing shrubs, tall grasses, brush piles, underneath sheds, porches and other structures. To deter rabbits, clean up any brush piles and keep tall grasses short by mowing. Also consider blocking access under structures on your property. You can also be careful when it comes to choosing plants for your garden. Plant things rabbits are not likely to eat. You can find a list of these plants here.

What if things get out of control?

Rabbits are known for the speed in which they reproduce. Because of a one month gestation period, rabbits can become a problem quick. If your garden or farm is overrun with rabbits, contact the professionals at CimeX Control for help. We have proven methods to remove small mammals, like rabbits, from your property. At CimeX Control, we tailor our plans to each pest problem, making sure we remove critters the first time. Call us at (602) 688-4985 or send us a message at ftorres@cimexcontrol.com.

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When Gophers Have Got To Go

Gophers, a variety of burrowing rodent, are common in the western two-thirds of the United States. They’re also referred to as ground squirrels. These little creatures eat up flowers, vegetables and make a general mess out of many homeowners’ lawns. Gophers can also pose a threat to farm or commercial property. Here’s how you know it’s time to serve the gophers on your property an eviction notice.

How to know you have gophers

If your plants remain in a half-eaten state for days, your probably have gophers. They do not make tunnels that are visible, but they do go into feeding frenzies. People sometimes mistake gophers for moles and choose the wrong treatment. Moles are actually keener on eating shrubs and earthworms than gophers usual diet of bulbs, roots, seeds, and vegetables that grow underground.

Another way to determine if a gopher is present is to check for mounds of dirt on the surface of the ground. The mounds are made as a gopher tunnels through the soil in search of food. These moundes are less extensive than mole tunnels but they are typically larger in diameter and tend to be deeper.

What’s the best way to get rid of gophers?

At CimeX Control, we help our pest control clients in the Phoenix area get rid of gophers with the Burrow X. This smokes the gophers while their in the tunnel. Some gopher problems call for different solutions, but we always find a way.

Contact CimeX Control for a free inspection. We build relationships with our clients so they feel free to communicate with us about their unique challenges. We also tailor our plans to each pest problem, making sure we remove critters the first time. Call us at (602) 688-4985 or send us a message at ftorres@cimexcontrol.com.

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COVID-19 Notice To Clients

In response to the recent outbreak of the coronavirus, we wanted to share the extra measures we have made internally to minimize any risk to customers and employees. The health and safety of our customers is our top priority, not only during these concerning times with the spread of COVID-19, but always. Our team is prepared to continue business as usual while taking precautionary measures to ensure we can navigate situations safely.

We have implemented the following:

  • We will double our hand sanitation process before and after each service.
  • We will wear gloves for the duration of all services.
  • To comply with social distancing and inform our customers when we arrive for service, we will knock on doors and take 6-8 steps back.
  • As a reminder, on regular visits we only need to treat the exterior of the home to help prevent pests from entering. We will, however, treat the interior upon request and wear a face mask/respirator for any inside services provided.

We sincerely hope that you and your family are safe during this time. If there is anything we can do to help please don’t hesitate to reach out via text, email or phone.

Read what Governor Ducey clarified as essential services here: https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/03/governor-ducey-issues-executive-order-detailing-essential-services