Protecting your business from pests is a top prioritize, but thats become even harder during the COVID-19 crisis. With many businesses shut down and buildings locked-up, pests and rodents have free reign over unprotected offices, stores, warehouses and commercial kitchens.

Pests can affect a property in a variety of different ways. Some might chew through walls or cables, others might decimate your property’s yard. Some may even carry diseases; that’s why it’s important to limit the impact pests can have by maintaining preventative pest control throughout the shutdown.

No workplace is too big or too small; we have a range of high-end equipment that we can combine with over 58 years of know-how to keep your property pest-free. From large warehouses to small medical offices, we can do it all! Let’s take a look at a few common workplace pests and the effect they might have on your business…

Rats

Rats are seen as one of the biggest, most destructive pests in all of Florida - probably because of how widespread they are and the impact they can have on the environment. Typically recognised as disease-ridden and covered in fleas, you should adhere to avoid rats in the workplace at all costs. Rats are destructive little creatures. They’re known for chewing through walls or materials, urinating on stock and eating any food they come across. If you have rats in the workplace, you’ll be at risk of funding costly repairs, ongoing replacements for missing or damaged stock as well as potentially scaring employees and customers away.

Roaches

Another somewhat common workplace pest is the elusive cockroach. Even finding one of these can be an indicator of an infestation, as the crafty little insects are VERY good at hiding. Similar to rats, some cockroaches are recognised as being disease carriers - other than that, they have a reputation for being ‘disgusting’ and ‘unsanitary’. This belief likely stems from the fact that cockroaches are abundant in waste areas or in the kitchen, scavenging for food wherever they can.

Cockroaches in the workplace probably represent an unsanitary environment, so it should be important to prevent roach populations from forming. If you do notice the tell-tale signs of a roach infestation, just give us a call - we’ll provide a free consultation, explaining just how we can help.

Other Pests

There is an abundance of pests out there, all of them itching to call your premises their home. You should always be aware of invasive or unwanted species and how they might be affecting your business. We’ll help you to eliminate any pest population in any workplace. Next steps So, you’ve identified a pest problem? You might be wondering what your next steps should be. Naturally, if there is an infestation or the beginning of what could be a problem, you’ll want to eradicate the pests in question.

That’s where Clements come in: a trusted, environmentally friendly business that will meet your every need. Pests can strike any business at any time, so it’s important to be prepared. At Clements, we know that keeping your business safe is a top priority, so we’ll service any business of any size.

If you’re concerned about the impact pests can have on your business during the current COVID-19 crisis, call our offices at (772) 562-6450 to set up a free consultation. In line with social distancing best practices, we’re happy to provide a free inspection of your business, then call you to discuss solutions over the phone.