Pest infestations in the office will lower morale and make a negative impression on potential partners and clients. You and your employees may even inadvertently take roaches and other vermin home. To keep your office hospitable and minimize the risk of an infestation, here are a few pest control tips.

3 Tips for Controlling Pests in the Office

1. Seal Up the Building

Some pests come into the building through the front door or catch a ride on employees, but most likely squeeze through tiny gaps in the walls and floors. A skilled pest control provider can inspect your office and seal up small cracks and holes that might allow vermin access to your work area.

2. Take the Trash Out

Trash cans are always attractive to insects and rodents, especially if they contain snack crumbs and lunch leftovers. Break rooms are especially prone to infestations because they offer food, water, and plenty of dark places to hide. To avoid enticing pests, empty all the trash cans in the office every day.

3. Keep the Building Dry

Pools of water in the bathrooms, hallways, and parking lot not only present a slipping hazard but can also attract rodents and other pests. Keep your building dry by repairing drips and leaks as soon as possible and mopping up any spills immediately. If your parking lot regularly floods when it rains, have it regraded and invest in drainage solutions to prevent water accumulation. 

If you’re dealing with ants, spiders, roaches, or bedbugs in your office, call in the pest control experts at Rochester Pest Pro. With over 20 years of experience, their team helps business owners throughout Monroe County keep offices vermin-free using the most advanced products in the industry. Visit their website for more information on their commercial pest control services, follow their Facebook for more tips, or call (585) 486-4815 to schedule an appointment.