Why Do Commercial Businesses Need to Worry About Pest Control?

Invasion of one’s home by pests is no laughing matter. In addition to inconvenience, pests can be destructive and dangerous. Some carry disease that can be transferred to humans and others can destroy walls, floors, insulation and wiring, causing fire and safety hazards. Infestation of a commercial business can be many times more dangerous, as the business  products may be handled numerous times, even shipped across the country, potentially spreading infestation.

Are Nevada’s Primary Businesses Subject to Pest Infestation?

The five leading commercial businesses in the state are all in danger of infestation by pests. The likelihood of occurrence and the consequences are far greater in some than in others. For instance, the number one industry in the state is tourism and gaming. Anywhere food is served, and where the ingredients are delivered is a likely place for pests to invade. Rats, mice, cockroaches, and flies lead the list of potential pests, although many others can be introduced through shipping.

Contamination of food and food preparation items can lead to illness for consumers, and of course the sight of a rodent by a guest could trigger a disaster for the hotel, motel, or casino where it happens. Meticulous attention to cleanliness, frequent inspections, and periodic visits by professional pest control personnel are the safest ways to prevent pest problems.

The trucking industry has become the second largest business area in Nevada. Logistics companies must be constantly alert to the possibility of various types of pests hitching a ride in a container, proliferating in a warehouse or temporary storage site, and infesting other shipments and vehicles. Scrupulous cleaning and inspection by pest control employees is necessary to prevent a small problem in one container from becoming an industry-wide problem. As the logistics base grows in the state, the potential for pests increases accordingly.

The printing and manufacturing industry would seem to be a low priority for pest control measures. However, with technology precision-driven machinery operates with little room for tolerances. Pest carcasses can accumulate to the point of jamming tiny spaces with huge consequences. Many types of pests are drawn to heat and light, both of which are present in abundance in a manufacturing facility. There is a reason for the term “clean room.” Extra care is taken to preclude the presence of any contaminants, and pests are the most likely source of contamination.

Nellis Air Force Base drives the aerospace industry in the state. Many electronic components for modern technology are still produced one at a time by hand because of the precision necessary. The presence of one rodent in a facility can destroy weeks, even months of meticulous labor or worse, can cause a critical failure of a component in flight. Pest control is mandatory for the industry.

The fifth largest state industry is mining. While pests typically do not halt or harm the actual process, all the supporting equipment, offices and storage areas, and warehouses are subject to becoming home to pests. Electrical fires from gnawed wiring, disease from droppings, and unsafe working conditions can result from the absence of professional  termination.

If you want to protect your Nevada business from pests, call Preventive Pest Control today! We provide comprehensive Nevada commercial pest control services.