No one likes finding signs of rodent activity at their place of business. Whether it’s a restaurant cook discovering droppings near a stored food supply or a hotel guest smelling a tell-tale scent near a service corridor, the experience is never pleasant. Rodent problems are more than a nuisance. They can threaten the trust your business has worked hard to earn. Here is why a rodent control company should be your first call in this situation: 

South Florida Faces Ongoing Rodent Pressure

Rodents in South Florida tend to be active all year because of the area’s warm, subtropical climate. This makes prevention an ongoing responsibility, rather than a seasonal task. Businesses in South Florida, especially ones that serve food, have everything that attracts rats: food waste, standing water, dense landscaping, easy access through loading areas and storage rooms full of interesting items. Deliveries and frequently opened service doors make it easy for rats to sneak right in. 

Business Costs Go Beyond Product and Property Damage

There’s nothing worse than finding that mice or rats have destroyed your food supply or chewed up wires, ruining your equipment. However, rodents pose more risks than you might realize. Even without destroying food products, they can contaminate food supplies, preparation areas and surfaces. Their gnawing can damage wiring, insulation, packaging and even building materials. This can all lead to a disruption in operations as supplies are replenished and areas are closed for treatment and cleanup. If evidence of rodents is found in public-facing areas, guest complaints or health code violations are sure to follow. 

DIY Rodent Control Often Falls Short 

When you discover a rodent problem, you may decide to handle it on your own. However, placing a few store-bought traps can catch individual rodents without revealing the size of the problem or the rodents’ entry routes. Without exclusion and sanitation improvements, new rodents can continue entering the building. Professional rodent control is a better use of management’s time. Your team should focus on running the business, not troubleshooting recurring rodent activity.

Rodent Control Should Be Comprehensive

Removing a rat infestation requires a comprehensive plan. Working with a professional rodent control company, you can expect the following: 

• A detailed inspection: Identify signs of activity, entry points and vulnerable areas throughout the property.
• A site-specific treatment plan: Select appropriate trapping and secured baiting methods based on the property, infestation, and risks to people and animals.
• Exclusion and repairs: Perform appropriate sealing, door-proofing and other measures to block access. 
• Sanitation recommendations: Address waste handling, food storage, leaks, clutter and landscaping that support rodent activity.
• Follow-up and monitoring: Track activity, inspect devices and verify progress. 
• Clear documentation: Provide service records, findings and recommendations.

With how prolific rodents are in Florida, going with professional rodent control is a no-brainer. It’s the only way to truly know the extent of the infestation, have it eliminated, and guarantee it won’t come back any time soon. Command Pest Control, an exterminator in Broward, has three decades of experience in pest and rodent control. If you have a South Florida business with a rodent infestation, give us a call at (954) 943-0008 or contact us online.