Facility managers might be surprised to find out how often an employee accidentally introduces pests in the office. It happens more than one might think, especially with two of the biggest offenders: cockroaches and bed bugs. These pests are capable of hitching a ride into the office on personal belongings such as a purse, briefcase, lunch box and on clothing. This is a contributing factor in the upward tick in bed bug activity in places including offices, schools and other commercial properties.
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One easy way to get your employees on board with your pest management program is to ask your provider to conduct training. Most reputable providers offer free on-site staff education. Many can even provide helpful tip sheets or other employee communication to remind everyone of their role in pest management.
Pest control for rats in office
Rats, in particular, not only cause harm to our health but our safety as well. Due to their needs to gnaw regularly to keep their incisors in shape, they tend to chew cellulose materials, wires and electrical sockets. They are known to hide in IT server rooms filled with these electrical gadgets. Thus, putting employee's safety at risk of potential short circuit, power trip and fire in severe cases. They enjoy playing hide and seek, are night goers and flexible to squeeze in corners and spaces. This increases the challenge to deal with a rat infestation adequately. Hence, it is essential not to compromise the rat control programme in order to get rid of rats effectively.
Flick Pest Control can provide your staff with pest prevention training and feedback. Based on your business activity, They can create a training session tailored to your business' vulnerabilities.
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