What are local authorities doing for commercial pest control in Bournemouth?
It’s bitterly cold and the sun is just coming up at the edge of the yard as you pull into the car park. You’re late to work because the car was frosted over and the roads were icy. It’s a busy day at the warehouse as a delivery is due any moment and staff are running late because of the poor weather and there’s been a sickness bug going around. You meant to check the paperwork before the health and safety inspection scheduled for later today but you’re fire-fighting the latest problem from the storage facility…..there are holes in the packaging material of the cases of flour, and a strong smell of urine. It can’t be rats or mice can it? If so, what are local authorities doing for commercial pest control in Bournemouth?
Warehouse interior showing gaps where mice and rats can hide.
What next? What are local authorities doing for commercial pest control in Bournemouth?
If you own commercial premises in Bournemouth you maybe interested to know that your local authority, Bournemouth Borough Council has no obligation to provide you with a pest control service. Provision is limited to Wasp treatment for private properties only. As an owner you will be aware of your legal requirement to provide a safe working environment. You also have the responsibility to follow RISK and COSH assessments to keep staff and customers safe. Prevention of pest problems will ensure that you avoid any prosecutions and possible negative publicity. Putting a pest control policy in place, with regular checks and actions taken for any pests found is recommended.
Rats will find a way into a warehouse, and can even gnaw through concrete.
Based in the local area, Shawyers has experience of solving pest control problems for commercial premises. Our team will visit in a discrete vehicle and work with you to identify the specific pest problem and provide a solution.
Shawyers professionals will :
- Visit your site and identify the problem
- Discuss solutions with you and implement the agreed control measures
- Return to your commercial premises and review progress
- Report back with an action plan to monitor the site
Whether its rats, mice, birds or bed bugs unwanted pests are best kept clear from your business. Therefore,take action now and implement a pest control policy. You can ensure your business is not compromised by unwelcome visitors and keep your business trading safely. Negative publicity can be avoided with preventative measures in place. For a competitive, efficient and comprehensive pest control service, please contact Chris on 02380693970. Shawyers is a family run business based in Eastleigh providing pest control services to Hampshire, Poole and Bournemouth.