How to Avoid Attracting Pests

Pest management is important in all workplace environments. Without proper pest management, pests can increase the risks of cross contamination, infection and the possibility of disease. On top of this, when seen, they give your business a nasty image.

Pests such as silver fish, drain flies, cockroaches, mold mites and centerpedes are the most common in washrooms. If you do not have a pest management system in place, you are not meeting your obligations to your staff and customers to provide safe and hygienic areas.

Below are a few things you can do to ensure a pest free bathroom. The tools can also be utilised in other areas of your business.

1. The first thing you should do to deter pests is keep floors clean and clear. Crumbs, sticky marks, and dirt on the floor can attract insects such as flies and ants. Most of the problem can be sorted with a quick sweep or vacuum. However the best way involves frequently mopping after you sweep or vacuum the area. With less contamination on the floor attracting pests the resulting infestations are reduced.
2. The second area that needs to be taken care of to avoid pests is waste management. This includes your general and specialty waste such as sanitary and medical disposal. You must insure that bins are emptied and not left for too long. You must ensure that none of your bins are ever overflowing. It is a common site to see bins in bathrooms overflowing with paper towels. Do not let this happen in your washrooms, kitchens or anywhere! Sanokil can help with waste bins for your sanitary, medical and nappy waste disposal. This will take much of the hassle out of your hygiene management and our quality services will help minimise pest infestations.
3. Making sure that your drains are all clean, clear and unblocked is the next vital area that needs to be taken care of. If the drains are blocked and dirty, this is a perfect environment for drain flies, cockroaches and silver fish. Further, blocked or leaking drains can result in mosquitoes and mold. They are a leading cause of pests in buildings as well as some pretty bad smells!
4. On top of the above ways to reduce pests, there is one sure way you can makes sure pests don’t bother you in your premises. Invest in one of Sanokils pest control units. They work by releasing a natural and safe insecticide into the air that repels insects. It is great as a last line of defence against infestations. Take a look our our insect control units here.

Pests such as flies and cockroaches are unhygienic and unslitelty. Yet, unfortunately, they are common in public washrooms and other areas. With the proper waste management, cleaning and tools, you can ensure that your bathrooms and other areas remain free of pests. If you have any questions regarding our products or services get in touch! We’re always happy to help.