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What area of an apartment is most likely to attract pests? Well, pests enjoy pizza, popcorn and pasta as much as your residents do, so the kitchen is a top contender.
You’ll never know when residents leave dirty dishes in the kitchen sink or mounds of trash in their trash bin. These unclean and unsanitary habits can attract unwanted pests at your property and can lead to issues in neighboring units as well. Maintaining a clean and tidy environment is everyone’s responsibility, especially when pests make your space their home – without paying the rent.
Ants, house flies, rodents, cockroaches and other pests are attracted to apartments and condominiums for easy access to food, water and shelter. Their keen sense of smell allows these pests to pick up food odors undetectable to us.Help prevent regular calls to your pest management provider by encouraging your residents to stop pest activity in the first place – it’ll only take them a few extra minutes a day. Share these simple steps for reducing pest “hot spots”:
If your residents follow these simple steps, they can help keep pests far from your property. For more tips on pest prevention, check out the 6 Things You Wish Your Residents Knew About Pest Control.
In the healthcare industry, a strict pest control protocol is not only expected, but enforced. With consistent exposure to germs, stringent sanitation and building maintenance routines are key to providing a safe and healthy environment to your patients, staff and visitors. Pests …
From public areas to private recovery rooms, your patients should feel at ease in your facility. They are your reputation builders, your case studies, and, in many cases, your survivors, so it’s imperative that when they enter your facility, they feel comfortable and in good hand …
Referred to as “bomb cyclones” by meteorologists, winter storms have been sweeping the U.S. causing dangerously low temperatures.* Also known as “invader season”, winter is a prime time for pests to flock inside in search of warmth, food and shelter. Once indoors, they can be difficult to control an …