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When you think of Orkin, what immediately comes to mind? Most would say pests, and they’re right. However, we know about much more than pest control alone – the odor control solutions we offer aid in helping businesses keep pesky pests away, too.
Regardless of your sanitation regimen, odors can originate from hundreds of sources, many of which are out of your control. Whether from leftover food, overflowing dumpsters or smelly restrooms, pungent odors can negatively affect the reputation of your business.
Unpleasant smells are one of the most frequent complaints made by customers and tenants. And even if you can’t smell an odor, pests can – with their keen sense of smell, mild to foul odors that aren’t managed quickly can attract them easily while pushing customers away simultaneously.
Want to learn more about controlling odors in your business? Check out our odor control services to help keep things fresh at your company:
Customers and employees want to breath happy, so it’s important to keep odors out and freshness in. Effective odor prevention is an ongoing process, so partner with Orkin or your pest control provider to handle everyday odors that could be keeping customers out and drawing unwanted pests in.
As you reopen your business, there are several things you will want to consider when it comes to pest control—especially if you paused your pest management service during the pandemic. With lighter human foot traffic and, as a result, less access to food and water, certain pests may …
As an essential service, pest control has played a vital role in helping protect public health and the food supply during the COVID-19 pandemic. While there’s no evidence linking pests to the spread of COVID-19, pests still transmit a variety of diseases such as encephalitis, Lyme disease and …
Many businesses adapted to unusual circumstances during the global COVID-19 pandemic, including altered operating hours, unpredictable customer traffic and general uncertainty about the future. Even as things change all around us, pest threats remain a constant—which means your business is sti …