Commercial Pest Control

No matter what industry you’re in, all commercial premises are susceptible to pests and the hugely negative impact they can have on your business. Commercial pest control is your best bet to eradicate pests and avoid infestations. 

At Robinsons Facilities Services, we work with highly trained and certified pest control technicians to provide comprehensive pest control services across Yorkshire and the entire UK. 

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation pest control quote. 

For more information on commercial pest control and our approach, continue reading to hear from our experts.

What Is Commercial Pest Control?

Commercial pest control deals with the prevention and eradication of pests in businesses. 

Prevention

With regular preventative pest control methods, you’ll never have to worry about an infestation on your commercial property. These services are designed to help you avoid pests in the first place so you don’t end up with expensive repair bills. We offer effective and proactive pest control methods to avoid any disruption and take preventative measures to ensure that pests don’t become a problem.

We can provide ongoing monitoring and pest prevention strategies tailored to each client’s needs. It is possible to use methods like bait stations, traps, and safe insecticides to prevent pests in your business. In businesses such as factories and warehouses, pests can mean damaged stock and cause huge losses to the business, as well as being a health risk. We can help to identify and use the correct pest prevention methods.

Eradication

Pest eradication deals with an infestation that has already taken hold on your property. This is a more reactive service that aims to quickly and effectively eradicate any pests so your business can continue as usual. 

The eradication methods depend on the type of infestation. For rodents like rats and mice, bait stations, traps, and rodenticides are commonly used. Insects such as ants or cockroaches are often tackled using residual sprays or methods such as insecticidal powders and gel baits applied to problem areas. For larger infestations, fumigation or heat treatments may be necessary to eliminate pests in enclosed spaces and get your premises back to full functionality.

Types of Pest Control Services We Offer

We can offer commercial pest control services to businesses across all sectors throughout Yorkshire and the rest of the UK. We provide our services in one of three different ways:

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. 

With our most popular package, a PPM contract means you’ll have year-round access to our specialist pest control team. Our preventative services include regular inspections as well as pest-proofing your property. 

Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your commercial property is free of pests so you can focus on your core business.

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Reactive-Only Service

Do you need a more “on-demand” service? We’ve got you covered.

With our reactive-only service, we’ll deal with your pest control issues quickly and get your business back up and running in no time.

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Emergency Call-Out

Do you have a pest control emergency? 

Leave it to the professionals at Robinsons Facilities Services to safely and effectively deal with the problem, including humane pest control methods from our trained professionals. We’re available 24/7/365 for emergency pest control services.

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Common Pests in the UK

Many types of pests can cause significant risks to property and commercial premises in the UK. Some of the most common pests in the UK that we deal with include

• Cockroaches: are incredibly hardy animals that can squeeze into the smallest of spaces. They are also known to spread diseases and can be particularly bad if you are running a business where food is served.
• Rats and mice: can cause a huge amount of damage to your property, as well as contaminate food and spread disease. Rodent infestations can be hard to get rid of.
• Bed bugs: are becoming increasingly common in the UK, especially during the warmer months, and can be very difficult to get rid of once they have infested a property. They feed on blood, causing an itchy and irritating rash on the skin.
• Wasps and hornets: can be very aggressive and their stings are quite painful. There is an increased danger if the person is allergic or if the wasps/hornets swarm.
• Birds: can carry diseases and their droppings can cause health problems. They can also damage property when nesting.
• Moles: can cause a lot of damage when burrowing and even cause damage to structural foundations.
• Ants: can be very difficult to eradicate due to the size and the fact there are usually so many in a colony.
• Moths: It is possible that moths can cause a big problem, eating away at carpets or other fabrics and even being a food hazard.

Our experts have also put together a guide to the types of pests that are found in the UK to help you to better understand the hazards.

A commercial pest management company will be able to deal with all of these pests and more. The sooner you catch the infestation, the better.

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Signs of a Pest Problem

What are some of the signs you need pest control? There are a lot of potential indicators of pests out there as most leave behind some sort of evidence.

• Droppings. Small, dark droppings are a common sign of rats, mice, and cockroaches. They’re often found near food sources, in storage rooms, or along walls.
• Gnaw Marks. Rats and mice will chew on wiring, wood, and packaging. Look for small bite marks on furniture, electrical cables, or food packaging.
• Grease Marks and Smudges. Rodents tend to leave greasy smudges along walls, floors, or baseboards due to oils in their fur. These streaks often appear in well-travelled paths where they repeatedly run.
• Unusual Noises. Scratching or scurrying sounds, especially at night, may suggest pigeons nesting or rodents in walls, ceilings, or under floors.
• Nesting Material. Small piles of shredded paper, fabric, or insulation could indicate nesting pests. Check hidden areas like closets, wall cavities, and storage spaces.

Check out our blog on the signs of pests, which can help you to establish whether or not your business has a pest problem.

Risks of Pests in Commercial Properties

It’s vital to think ahead when it comes to pest control and ensure that you get regular inspections to try and avoid any worst-case scenarios. 

We’ve outlined some of the major risks caused by pest infestations on your commercial property

Ruined stock

A pest infestation can destroy your stock. This is especially the case if you work in the food and beverage industry. Warehouses, stockrooms, and even factories are attractive to pests. It is not safe to sell food that has been contaminated by rats, cockroaches, or other pests.

Damaged equipment

Pests can also damage your equipment, fittings, and furniture which can be costly to repair or replace. Rats and mice chewing through wires is a prime example of this.

Legal implications

In some cases, you may be breaking the law if you have a pest problem and do nothing about it, especially in food-related businesses. It is your responsibility under the Health and Safety Act of 1974 to provide a safe and clean workplace. Pests can compromise this.

Spreading diseases

Some pests can spread diseases including poliovirus, salmonella, giardia lamblia, and many more. This can pose a major health and safety risk. This is another reason why getting rid of them as soon as possible is so important.

Our other services and methods such as fogging cleaning can also help to ensure that your hygiene levels are restored to the highest standards if you have dealt with an infestation.

How Long Does Pest Control Take?

Understandably, our customers want pest control to be carried out quickly and with minimal disruption to business. The amount of time it takes to carry out pest control depends on several factors:

• Type of treatment: preventative pest control is by far the fastest method of pest control. Eradicating an existing infestation will take longer.
• Extent of the infestation: the smaller the infestation and the earlier it is caught, the faster we’ll be able to deal with it.
• Size of the property: Larger buildings will naturally take longer to service thoroughly and to provide the required pest prevention methods to keep your business pest-free.

Here’s a rough guide for common scenarios:

• Preventative treatment for common pests: Regular visits for PPM may take an hour or two, as these will be covering the prevention methods and checking for signs of pests or infestations. Pest inspection and monitoring is usually not a long process, depending on the size of your business.
• Active infestations (cockroaches, ants): Pest removal may take longer, and 90 minutes to 2+ hours is not uncommon
• Heat treatment for termites: 4 or more hours (termites are extremely rare in the UK, but there have been infestations before)
• Rodent removal: Up to 15 hours (multiple days possible)

For a more accurate estimate, contact the team here at Robinsons Facilities Services for a quote specific to your situation.

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