Pest control and pest management remains critical to public health and safety across all sectors of service and industry. Ensuring you are pest free once the lock down is lifted is possible by keeping your pest prevention programme in place if you have one, or by implementing one as soon as possible.
A short fall in income may give consideration for pest control to be a non-essential service and a way to cut back on expenses. However, in reality pest management services are actually a low cost service when compared to the cost of eradication should it be necessary when the curfew is lifted.
It may be difficult to get access to properties once they are moth balled, but every effort should be made to allow this to happen. While properties remain empty there is a greater risk of pest activity. Without people being present there is a more likely risk of a number of pest species becoming established.
Rodents, flies and many other pests carry and transmit diseases, some of which can be fatal. They contaminate food, ruin stock, cause fires and floods, plus impact on your reputation. While properties remain shut and nobody visiting regularly, the likelihood of pest activity increases rather than decreases.
Never has there been a time when routine pest surveillance has been so important in protecting public health and minimising the risks of pest activity.
As your pest management company we can spot early signs of any pests and will be able to take action to reduce the likelihood of infestations occurring. We can continue to provide this essential service while mitigating the risks posed by Coronavirus (Covid 19) wherever possible.
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