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If you own an office building, pest control can seem like one of the last things you need to think about. Unfortunately, once your building develops a pest problem, it can be difficult to get rid of. That's why it's a good idea to take preventative steps to keep bugs and other pests away from your building. Here are four tips you can use to help.
Keep Employee Break Rooms Clean
Employee break rooms are a prime area for attracting pests, because there is typically food in there. Therefore, take steps to keep the break room clean. Whether you post a rotating cleaning assignment list or take care of it yourself, it is important that the counters and tables are wiped so that there are no crumbs or leftover food for insects and other pests to find. Make sure that the trash is emptied once a day so that there is no temptation that might lure pests inside.
Avoid Too Much Vegetation on the Grounds
While you may want to put bushes and flowers around the perimeter of your building, it's not always such a good idea. Some vegetation will attract pests and act as a hiding place for them. Use bushes sparingly, and avoid planting them too close to the building. You may also want to use plants that repel pests, such as peppermint, catnip and lavender.
Look for Standing Water
Standing water can be a breeding ground for gnats and other pests. Check out the gutters and downspouts on your office building to make sure that drainage is happening properly and there are no little pools of water that can attract insects. Take a look at office plants and see if they are being over-watered, which can cause pooling and attract bugs. Make sure that employee bathrooms don't have puddles near the sink.
Enlist the Help of Your Employees
Your employees can help you keep your building free from bugs if you ask for their help. Ask them to keep clutter to a minimum, and make sure that they aren't storing unsealed food in their desks on a regular basis. Ask them to notify you immediately if they see ants or other pests, so you can take care of the problem right away.
After reading this article, you should have a better idea about how to deter pests in and near your office building. Talk to a local pest control company about more ways to prevent pests from interfering with your day to day work.
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