Top Tips for Effective Summer Commercial Pest Control
Summer is peak work time for facility managers of commercial buildings. Landscapes grow before your eyes, structural repairs are easier in summer weather, and human activity increases. Summer is also the busiest time for creepy crawlies, so pest control needs to be pushed up the priority list for these already-busy facility managers. We’re here to help with the treatment, but we’re also here to give good prevention advice.
Here are our top tips for summer pest control in your commercial properties.
Prevention Is The Best Defense
While we are mindful of our role as professional suppliers of pest control, pathogen control, deep clean services and anti-microbial control services, it is important to state that your best prevention option is to partner with a professional pest control company. Our industry has developed highly scientific methodologies and knowledge about pest control. A facilities manager or property owner does not have the time to study the diverse challenges and international solutions in such detail.
We also achieve an economy of scale more easily with our efficiency from thousands of hours of experience and a global network of learnings. A pest control partner will give you peace of mind as they methodically manage your facility throughout the year, freeing up your attention and energy for other priorities that need your attention.
A Structured Approach To Pest Control
Ad hoc and non-expert treatments of pests usually are ineffective or overspecified to the point of being dangerous to the users of facilities. A structured approach is necessary to eliminate infestations and prevent reinfestations.
Knowledge, inspection, identification, treatment and follow-up are five factors that collectively deliver world-class results. This will achieve a clean, compliant and healthy building that is pest-free.
Choosing A Pest Control Partner
We highly recommend that you do research on pest control companies before appointing them. Assess their strategy for reducing the impact of pest control procedures on the environment and increasing excellent environmental practices. Ask for confirmation that their products are SABS compliant and registered with the Department of Agriculture under Act 36 of 1947.
Lastly, review whether their business has a B-BBEE-compliant certificate.
Prevention Steps You Can Take
You can enhance the expert work of your professional pest control partner with the following supplementary actions:
- Execute regular inspections around the perimeter of your building externally and internally. Carefully check any dark or damp areas.
- Keep a close eye out for droppings, signs of chewing, potential nests and little collections of debris.
- Ensure that unused containers are appropriately stored or discarded.
- Ensure condensation is avoided, as this is an attractant.
- Ensure every new shipment arrival is methodically checked for hitchhiking pests. Check for actual pests, droppings and bite marks.
- Close cracks and gaps on the exterior of the building and use mesh to close off pipes and gulleys. These meshes need to be regularly cleaned in rainy seasons.
- Have gutters cleared regularly and ensure water doesn’t pool anywhere on the property.
- Attach weather strips and door sweeps on the external face of doors.
- Maintain all screens or mesh to prevent access.
- Trim or remove overgrown vegetation.
- Use a gravel pest break around the building to prevent pests from nesting in vegetation next to the building.
- Only use dumpsters with secure lids and position them at the furthest point away from buildings.
A Smart-Looking Property
Summer is a great time for sprucing up your building and preparing it for the year ahead. These easy pest prevention actions will ensure the longevity of your building and healthy working conditions. Partnering with professional pest controllers will keep your property healthy, secure and maintain its value.
Need an excellent pest control partner? Get in touch with us today!
