Pest control for warehouses is critical. This is because warehouses are particularly vulnerable to pest infestations simply because of the stock that is stored inside them. This danger greatly increases if you are storing food items or textiles. A good example of this are warehouses that store dry goods like flour. These goods can quickly attract pests like rodents. So how do you keep pests out of warehouses?
1. Pest proofing
Pest control for warehouses starts with keeping pests out of your premises. This is done with pest proofing. We make a thorough inspection of the property and look for places where pests could get in. We then seal these areas up.
2. Rotate your stock
Stock that sits will eventually attract pests. Pests will get into this stock and begin living there. To prevent this, you need to keep your stock moving. Operate on a first in first out system. This basic practice can help in your efforts to control commercial pests.
3. Watch for the signs of pests
You nmust keep your eye out for any signs of potential infestations. The most obvious is if there are holes in packaging. Also look for food spillages and things like droppings. Other signs include egg casings and rub marks on walls and pipes. Rodents cause these marks when they move along the surface. Another big sign is chew marks.
4. Set traps
All warehouses must place rodent traps. The best way of doing this is by installing bait stations. These are enclosed traps that we install along walls. This is an important reason why you’ll want to hire a pest company. We can perform necessary maintenance like emptying these traps.
5. Place physical barriers
Your building should ideally be designed to keep out pests. One of the easiest ways of doing this is by placing air curtains over doorways. These shoot out powerful jets of air which stop flying pests. You can also install fly control products like flaps and screens in passageways. Something else you can do is build an ante room near major entrances. These work as buffer zones between your warehouse and the outside word.
6. Use technology
Pest control for warehouses is made easier with technology. For example, you can use CCTV cameras to monitor pests. Thermal imaging cameras are a great way to track down the source of infestations. Smart traps are also increasingly popular in warehouses. These traps allow off-site monitoring and some are even able to predict pest infestations.