Pests in the Office

Pests in the work place

Most people spend more time at work than they do in their own homes. Needless to say you want it to be a happy and healthy work environment, after all it is where you spend most of your day. The last thing you want to see run across the floor is rat, or ants in the break room. So what do you do if you find your office has a pest problem? There are some steps that you can take around your office to help prevent a pest problem from occurring. Depending on if you are the person in charge of the facility, you would want to immediately inform office management of an infestation if there is one present. Pests that will often infest office buildings are similar to those you would find around your home.

Common Office Pests

• Rodents

• Fleas

• Cockroaches

• Ants

• Flies

• Termites

• Bedbugs

• Spiders

  Most all pests are seeking shelter and food and offices have all they are looking for.

  What to do if there is pest infestation in the office

  First, identity the insect or rodent. Do you have several different types of pests?

  Next, find out what areas are you seeing the insects or rodents most. In all the areas where you are finding the problem you will want to CLEAN, clean and clean again.

• Seal all open food in air tight containers. Let all office employees know if they are keeping open food or drinks at their desk to make sure that they are keeping items closed and in drawers. If possible have only one area designated for ALL food to be stored.

• Take out trash regularly. Never leave trash out over night.

• Seal all cracks in walls.

• Check seals around doors and windows, close any gaps, replace broken or weathered seals.

• Keep doors closed. If you have a roll up door be aware that this is a HUGE open door for all types of pests to scurry into.

• Check office pets such as dogs and cats regularly for fleas.

• Vacuum regularly. If you do not have a cleaning crew for the office, put together a schedule with coworkers in which you alternate cleaning tasks.

• Pest Control Service done by a Professional to service the inside and outside of the office weekly or monthly depending on the situation.

  Conclusion

Your office is not the place for pests to take over. Not only is it annoying to you but it is unsanitary and you do not want potential clients or customers to be witness to any pest problem going on in your work place. If a customer happens to see a rat scurry by, a cockroach in the bathroom or a fly in their food just as they are going to take a bite can mean a huge loss of business for the company. Termites can destroy the structure of a building entirely if given the chance. Don’t let pests ruin your workplace or business. If the steps you are taking against a pest infestation are not working or you want to insure that your business will not become pest infested, call Black Knight Pest Control for Monthly or Weekly Pest Control Service. Black Knight Pest provides its customers with a Full Guarantee.

Call today to see what option is best for you and your business. 951.694.8100