The pest control industry is always coming up with new ways to fight insects and vermin. These often include technological gadgets such as drones and smart traps. The latest of these innovations is thermal imaging, which is increasingly being used in the fight against infestations.
What can thermal imaging do in the fight against pests?
In America, thermal imaging devices are extensively used in the fight against termites. These pests are a major problem in the US, although we’re lucky because these insects are not an issue here in the UK. So how is this technology used in Britain? These devices are mostly used to find rodents and birds. They’re not as much use when it comes to insects. They do not emit large heat signatures, meaning the devices are practically useless for things like bed bugs.
Thermal imaging is mostly used to track down the source of animal pests. You see, the big problem with things like rodents is actually finding them. This is because these pests often live in areas which are completely inaccessible to humans.
This can include places like voids, pipes, cavities, ceilings, crawl spaces, and in between walls. This can make them extremely difficult to locate. But, with thermal imaging, this is no longer as tricky a problem for London exterminators.
These devices are also useful for tracking pests
When animal pests move around, they leave behind heat signatures. By following these, we can ascertain how they get in and out of an area. We can then use this information to set traps.
The other advantage of pest control technology like thermal imaging is that it saves time. Finding pests like rodents can be enormously time consuming. We’re talking about an entire day of searching through a building. This time can now be significantly reduced. The technology also makes pest controllers lives a lot easier. There’s less of a need for getting down on the ground and crawling into tight spaces. They can simply point the device and find the pests.
Another benefit is that these devices allow us to see in the dark. Most pests only come out at night. This makes our job far more difficult. In a similar way to an infrared camera, using a heat detecting camera means this is not such an issue.
There are also advantages for businesses. The biggest here is that disruption is greatly minimised. You don’t need a team of pest technicians searching through the property. One person can come in, point the camera, and get the job done.