Removing Creepy Crawlers From Your Home

There's nothing worse than finding unwanted visitors in your home or business; finding droppings or seeing a quick flash of black from the corner of your eye can make you feel like you're crawling all over. So what's the cause of all these creepy crawlers? There are different times of year when invaders attack our personal space and make our lives hell.

Summer brings heat, longer days and times when we're away from houses and businesses on holiday; as temperatures start to warm up we're faced with an onslaught of flies, ants and mice seeking food and shelter from the heat. We all have the usual ways of dealing with these pests from flyswatters to sprays, but sometimes the problem can seem too big to take on by ourselves.

Businesses are especially susceptible when it comes to pests; with lots of hiding spaces in suspended ceilings, boiler rooms, canteens and kitchens, there are many places these pests can disappear during the day. As they mostly come out at night, there is little chance of seeing the pests before becoming aware of them. The usual signs of intruders include nibbled boxes and food, droppings, nesting and structural damage.

Pests in the working environment can range from rats to the common fruit fly; however harmless they may seem though, all pests can carry harmful health risks and diseases. From salmonella to Leptospirosis, both serious if food is handled on premises, being passed from surface to surface. Because of this, it is important for the safety of your employees, and visitors to your business to ensure that pest problems are handled quickly and efficiently.

Pests not only cause problems for your employees; structural damage is one of the main problems businesses face with infestations of rats, birds and bugs. For example nesting can cause problems with ventilations; droppings causing serious health risks with ventilation and broken or chewed wires causing fire risks, and in some cases, resulting in expensive repairs.

Although it may be a quick fix to deal with pests on our own with a few mousetraps, fly sprays and a quick clean up, sometimes this is not the best solution; pests are difficult to remove once an infestation has begun, and a professional removal may be the best option. Getting in the experts can reduce the risk of the pest problem stirring again next year; giving specialised advice for reducing the chance of a repeat invasion. It can also save a fortune on weekly topping up the cleaning cupboard with toxic chemicals.

The leading pest control companies offer the most comprehensive service including rodent and flea control plus other services.