If you run a business, you may have come across the idea of a pest management program. Perhaps a neighbouring business has one, or you have noticed pest control vans parked nearby. It is natural to wonder what these programs actually involve, and whether your own premises would benefit from one. This post explains what a pest management program is, why you might want one, and what it does for your business.
What is a pest management program?
A pest management program, sometimes called a pest management contract, is an arrangement where a pest control company visits your business on a regular basis. On each visit, our specialists work through your site looking for pests and the signs they leave behind. They then put together a report covering anything they have found, the action taken or recommended, and practical advice for keeping your premises free of pests and the damage they cause.
Why your business needs a pest management program
The real question is how much your reputation matters to you. Think about the damage to that reputation if a customer spotted a pest on your premises. Our commercial services are most popular with catering and hospitality businesses, but plenty of other industries rely on them too.
Stock rooms, dark or unused corners, cardboard boxes, shelter from cold and wet, fabrics, wood, paper, food, water: if your premises have any of these, pests will see them as an attractive place to settle. The threat is not only to your reputation. Pests can destroy stock and leave a poor impression on customers, and any business exposed to that is a business that needs a program in place.
The benefits of a pest management program
A pest management program helps you comply with the Public Health Act and the Food Safety Act. It demonstrates to the EHO and the HSE that you are taking a proactive approach to protecting your staff and the public from the health risks pests carry. It can also support your ISO 14001 accreditation.
There is wisdom in the old line that prevention is better than cure, and it applies squarely to pests. An infestation can build unnoticed for days, weeks or even months, so that by the time you spot it the problem is already serious. A pest management program works rather like insurance for your premises: it is there to protect you from nasty surprises, and in this case the nasty surprise is pests.
To find out more about our commercial pest control services, get in touch with our team. We are open every day except Christmas Day, from early until late.