3 Benefits of Pest Exclusion Practices

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Do pests keep sneaking onto your property no matter what you do? With enough on your plate handling the day-to-day operations of your business, these frustrating pest break-ins only get in the way of the more important work you need to do.

But here’s the good news: exclusion practices can strengthen your defenses and help prevent pests from breaking and entering.

What Is Exclusion?

When it comes to keeping pests outside, exclusion is one of your best defenses. An integral part of any Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program, exclusion refers to techniques that include the repairing, sealing off and shutting down of any common entry points for pests around your facility. Exclusion is a great proactive step you can take to help keep pests out.

Best practices in exclusion include:

An assessment of your property, followed by creating and implementing a plan to address potential places where pests can enter your facility.
Addressing possible pest entry points, including weather-resistant sealants, door sweeps, replacement parts and even air curtains.
Working with a trained Orkin Pro to provide you with increased confidence that you have implemented the best level of defense against pest intruders.

Implementing exclusion techniques not only fortifies your property but also delivers a trio of additional advantages for your business. Now, let's dive into the trio of benefits that an exclusion strategy can offer — setting the stage for a safer, more secure business environment.

The 3 Additional Benefits of Exclusion

There’s no doubt that exclusion creates a win-win scenario for you and your business. Along with keeping pests outside where they belong, additional benefits to implementing exclusion tactics around your property include:

Reduced Chemical Use: Looking for a way to moderate the use of pesticides in your facility? Exclusion is considered a green practice because it prioritizes proactive, non-chemical solutions.
More Time Saved: One of the best things about exclusion is that you don’t have to wait for a problem to get started — as a preventive measure, exclusion helps you keep pests away before there’s a problem. For example: tired of seeing overwintering pests like cluster flies and ladybugs at windows and light fixtures every fall, winter and spring? Get a leg up by sealing off entry points before seasonal pest changes begin. Plus, you can begin exclusion right away as part of any IPM plan.
Fewer Pest Problems: When inspecting your property, you’ll want to look at your business with a bug’s eye view. How might an insect, rodent or bird get in here? You’ll begin to notice cracks, holes and places in need of repair that you’ve never noticed before — hiding in plain sight. You’ll also notice things that may need to be replaced, like the crack in a ventilator cap that offers a perfect pest entry point. As you are assessing your property, making your list and implementing these changes, you are effectively sealing off your business from pests.
Increased Energy Efficiency and Decreased Impact to Your Bottom Line: While you’re gaining pest control benefits by implementing exclusion techniques, you are also creating a facility that is better equipped to keep cool air or heat inside — which means that your HVAC system will also get a break, and your monthly bills will reflect these savings.

If you’re feeling defeated by all of the time and money going to pest break-ins in your facility, remember that our well-trained Orkin Pros are here to walk you through exclusion techniques for your business. With more than 120 years of experience in our corner, there is no better partner to take that first walk around the property with you than Orkin.

For even more tips, download our free Exclusion Basics guidebook with expert advice to find the right exclusion services to complement your IPM plan. Visit orkincommercial.com to learn more about Orkin's pest exclusion services or schedule a free inspection today.