Orkin, a worldwide leader in pest management services, has listed the top three benefits of using exclusion as part of a pest control program.
The exclusion tips are part of a standard IPM (Integrated Pest Management) program, in which professionals typically will assess a situation, consider all options for control, and then deploy those options.
For exclusion, which is the act of preventing rodents and other insects from getting into a home or business, Orkin sees three key benefits to professionals using that method. Those three are:
Fewer Chemicals – by attempting to keep bugs and rodents out of a home or structure, a reduced amount of chemicals are being utilized.
Time Savings – technicians only have so many routes they can take in a day and by using exclusion as opposed to automatically treating the exterior of a home, for example, the technician spends less time on each job.
Fewer Problems – fewer pests are able to enter because of exclusion and that means fewer problems will occur down the line. Infestations cannot occur inside if the pests remain outdoors.
A huge part of exclusion is the protection of doorways as both mice and rats are known to squeeze under doors through a space the size of a quarter. Burrtec’s door sweeps are known as premium solutions, and they prevent mice and rats from entering.
Burrtec’s new product, Ratshut, has a stainless-steel spine and is an essential tool for maintenance and facility managers, pest control professionals, and garage door installers. Burrtec’s door sweeps can protect from rodent infestations, as well as stop dust, dirt, and pollen.
Burrtec USA is a leading manufacturer of door sweep solutions, providing quality exclusion products to PMPs and building material suppliers. It is the North American division of Burrtec Co., Ltd., one of Japan’s largest pest control producers. To learn more about Burrtec, visit our U.S. website.