Having a pest problem in your office, restaurant, or store can have a negative impact on your business. Customers and clients do not want to see pests or evidence of pests when they come in to do business with you. Because of this, you need to be diligent in your efforts of keeping your business pest free. As long as you follow three basic tips you should be able to keep your business pest free for your customers.
Keep up with routine maintenance
If you make it easy for pests to get in to your place of business, they will get in! It only takes a small breach on the exterior of your building to provide enough space for pests to squeeze through. Because of this, you need to keep up with routine maintenance of your building. A good place to start is with the weather stripping around your doors and windows. Caulk and weather stripping around these opening can easily become damaged from use and exposure to the elements. Shrinking and cracking are both common issues that occur over time. Examine these areas and see if light or air is coming through in places where it shouldn’t. This is an easy way to determine if there is a breach. You can also do a visual inspection for damage. If you find any issues, repair them right away to stop pests from getting inside.
Be diligent with cleaning efforts in the office
If you are not diligent with your cleaning efforts in your place of business it is possible that you are attracting pests inside. Overflowing trashcans, forgotten spills, and unnoticed crumbs can all attract pests like roaches, rodents, and ants inside. In order to prevent attracting pests inside, you need to keep up with your cleaning efforts. Make sure that everyone who works in the space knows how important it is to handle food, drinks, and trash properly in order to minimize pest issues. A good rule to follow is to remove all of the trash from the space at the end of each day.
Schedule regular pest control services
Regular pest control services are the most effective way to keep your business pest free. The reality is that pests are going to continue trying to get into your place of business. It is important to pay attention to factors like the maintenance and cleanliness of your building in order to keep pests out. But even if you are diligent in those efforts, it is still possible for pests to get inside. You can add a layer of protection against pests by setting up regular pest control services. This will provide you with continuous chemical protection against pests.
Keeping your business pest free is not complicated but it does require consistent effort. If you do not think you have time to protect against pests, bring in a pest control professional for a pest inspection. An inspection will let you know if you have pests or if you are at risk for developing an issue. Once you know where your business stands you can take the appropriate action.
