Rodents are a massive health problem in most major cities, so much so that according to the Illinois Department of Health, that state receives more than 100,000 rodent-related complaints each year.
While residential issues can be handled by pest control firms to give consumers better peace of mind, commercial companies are subject to audits to ensure that their facilities are safe, meeting all regulations, and also pest-free when it comes to rodents.
Commercial facilities require rodent-proof containers to allow for safe disposal of sanitation that cannot be accessed by rats and mice. Keeping those containers 15 feet or longer away from the facility will keep rodents from trying to access a building as quickly.
Traps, glue boards, baits and other forms of control are important methods of protection from rodents. Being proactive is the most important aspect of control in order to prevent infestations.
Exclusion is critical to preventing rodents from commercial facilities. Door edges get bent from being propped open and even the size of a quarter is big enough to allow a rodent to squeeze in and start an infestation.
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.