Onstar Pest Control Ripon
1463 Guy Pl, Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 265-8771
Pest control in commercial warehouses is a big challenge for most pest control companies. Various types of pests, animals and insects can plague your warehouse. Commercial warehouse clients know how valuable it is to treat warehouses and facilities effectively. Food stocks and other perishable items add to the difficulty of treating warehouses. There are 6 steps in protecting your storage and making sure that your warehouse is free from pest infestations.
Assessment. This is the initial step to create an effective pest control program. Assessing warehouses is a complicated job. Special concentration is given to entry points, food sources, water sources, shelter areas, and employee and customers corners. They will also assess all areas in the warehouse like cafeterias, pantry, janitorial closets, storage room, utility room, comfort rooms, and shipping and receiving area.
Examine building design. After the thorough assessment and identifying existing and possible problem areas, the next thing to do is find out the building's customer and employee traffic which is the total number of individuals going in and out of the building every day. Inspect entry areas such as pedestrian doors, electrical conduits, overhead doors, water sources, and exterior perimeters including dumpster areas, fence lines, storage buildings, etc.
Pest ID. Each type of pest has a different treatment technique depending on the reaction of the pests to each treatment. Pest management professionals usually gather information from employees to get precise information about the pests to avoid further infestations and monitor current problems.
Customized programs. Each warehouse is different from the other warehouses, thus, each warehouse requires a different pest control program from the other. Some factors to consider are location, age of building, weather, size of the warehouse and many other factors. To develop the best pest management program that will fir the requirements of your warehouse, professionals will inspect and break down facilities and will talk to employees.
Sanitation. The bottom line in every pest control and maintenance is sanitation. The success of any pest control program and maintaining pest free warehouse will depend on the sanitation in your warehouse. Pest controllers will make use of service record logs, application records, sighting logs, and sanitation report for the program to be effective. You will be able to prevent health risks, financial and legal problems connected with pests' invasion.
Integrated Pest Management Techniques
Integrated pest management is a pest control technique that uses inspection, records, sanitation, elimination, traps, pest monitors, and chemicals if necessary. Combining these techniques will provide a program that will eliminate pests. The approach used in controlling pests centers to sanitation and prevention. It will also teach your employees on right practices and correct strategies on pest control. IPM method diminishes the use of dangerous chemicals and other harmful materials. Other services that are offered may include:
Caulking lines and pipes
Using rodent and insect traps
Installing or modifying insect traps
Making changes in structure
Documenting insect sightings
Maintain records and reports for clients and officials
Commitment to safety. Be certain that safety is necessary to IPM as much as it is necessary to warehouse industry.
The program's key benefits may include the following:
24-hr service. Services are available anytime you need them. They have flexible schedules and plans based on warehouse needs.
Best quality. Quality level is monitored consistently and surpasses standards set by state and licensing bureau. They provide personalized sanitation and documents together with log books. Their technicians are licensed who passed thorough background investigation.
Clear communication. IPM provides the best results. Their log books give access to pertinent data, proposed guidelines, and reports which are needed during inspection, safety and review check.
Professional entomologist. You will be able to hire pests and insect experts that are knowledgeable in what they are doing
Types of warehouses that pest control services can help includes:
Data warehouse
Food warehouse
Dry goods warehouse
Importers warehouse
Exporter warehouse
Wholesalers warehouse
Transport business
Customs warehouse
Automated warehouse
Refrigerated warehouse
Manufacturing warehouse
Third party logistics warehouse
Cold storage warehouse
Drug warehousing
Moving and storage companies
Medical warehouse
For big companies, commercial pest control is a very important service. For food companies, they need pest control for food processing facilities.
Get rid of their food--keep food put away in sealed packages or the refrigerator; remove debris, crumbs & grease especially from cracks & crevices. Don't forget pet food left out or opened bags left in the laundry room or garage. For a persistent pet food infestation place pet food bowl in a larger shallow pan fill with water to create a natural barrier. Eliminating as much as possible removes the pest's food source.
Get rid of their water--look for areas of excess moisture such as under sinks, shower/bath areas, hot water heaters, over-irrigating at exterior perimeter, & air-conditioning units re-direct or eliminate to remove pest's water source. Gutters holding decomposing organic leaf matter should be cleaned regularly.
Get rid of their homes-inspect storage areas at interior & exterior & either place away from the structure such as firewood or place in plastic airtight bins to eliminate pest's harborage areas. Remember this includes the garage & attic especially if cardboard storage boxes are being used. Plastic is recommended as cardboard is the perfect home since it can be a food source & a "nursery" for pests.
Get rid of branches & trim plants too close to structure. Keep trimmed about 2 feet away to remove easy traveling from plant/tree to structure entry points.
Get rid of entry points-inspect structure exterior & seal up obvious entry points around electrical conduits, pipes, windows & doors. Foam sealant in a can is a quick as well as inexpensive fix. Weather stripping at windows & doors will not only keep out pests but improve energy efficiency.
Get rid of over the counter pesticides if you are not seeing results. Use pesticides wisely - understand how they work & why. Know how to use them & what pests they affect. Ineffective use of pesticide is not just a waste of money but an environmental hazard for your family & pets. It is important to know how to use the pesticide, where it can be used, how much & how often to use it. Over application is as bad as under application. Applying the wrong products at the wrong areas will only cause the pests to scatter & multiply.
Get rid of unlicensed applicator's who are "doing it on the side" the liability is ultimately not worth the savings if any. The consumer has no recourse - what if the applicator is injured on your property? What if misapplication of pesticide causes injury/damage to you or your neighbors or pets? Or worse yet is applying pesticide you cannot see incorrectly in your home? A licensed, insured & bonded state regulated Pest Control provider must meet rigorous criteria to obtain & maintain their licenses. This is to protect the consumer. Know your pest control provider & make sure they are indeed state licensed & insured. See if they belong to industry related organizations & consumer protection organizations such as the Better Business Bureau.
3 Most Common Pest Control Mistakes
Purchasing over the counter sprays & self- treating. Many grocery store products simply do not provide lasting benefits & ultimately cause more trouble than they are worth. If you currently have a pest control provider many times the spray you purchase is a contact repellant that kills the pests you see but has no lasting residual & actually contaminates the professional products in place. Using repellant sprays cause a phenomenon called "budding" with many species of ants. The workers are killed & do not return to the colony. The colony will then create more queens & they will "bud" creating more colonies! Roaches infestations may temporarily reduce but the larvae will soon hatch. Sprays for Bed Bug infestations end up spreading the infestation as they will avoid the sprayed areas for a short time. Our suggestion would be if you have an occasional invading pest spritz it with window cleaning spray-same result less expensive & definitely less toxic! On-going pest problems need professional treatment.
Starting a pest control service while you see pests & stopping when you don't see pest. The pest you don't see are not necessarily gone - they are under control. Pest will remain in the environment & will always be looking for food, water & harborage. The pest control provider's goal is to control them in your environment. Stopping service because you don't see pest will lead to pest populations getting out of control again. Consistent & regular pest control service will break that cycle.
Not knowing & understanding the Pest Control provider's treatment plan. Make sure you know & understand what your provider is doing for your service. Ask questions, check licenses, ask what they are treating your property with & why. Your Pest Control provider should be able to provide answers & suggestions for your pest control needs. "Green" products are regularly used in the industry today to reduce environmental impact. Find out what products will work for your home. If your Pest control provider seems to be just looking around your property find out why-better technicians will ALWAYS inspect before ever applying product. Learn more about IPM practices from your provider. If they don't provide information & treatment plans incorporating IPM Practices & "Green" products call a company that can!