What is something you do to maintain your Denton business? Cleanliness is one thing that often leads to success. If cleanliness is something you value, then pests are something you should hate. When invasive creatures break in, customers are affected, products can be damaged, and reputations are threatened. Here are some things you should know about pests in Denton and why commercial pest control is a great option to protect your investments.
The Pests That Invade Denton Businesses
There are several types of pests that invade businesses here in Denton. Which pests you can expect inside your building/s all depends on what industry you are in. Companies that manufacture or sell food and beverages are more likely to deal with scavenging pests like rodents, cockroaches, and ants. If you work in textiles or clothing retail, you might have trouble with fabric-eating pests like silverfish or cockroaches. Some pests are universal and will invade any type of business. Termites, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees will dig their homes into, or consume wood from, any structure they can. Other pests like stink bugs and box elder bugs only invade local businesses when the weather gets cold.
All The Ways Pests Can Damage A Business
Some pests that live in our area are incredibly destructive. Termites consume structural wood and cause extensive damage over the course of several months. Carpenter ants damage structural wood in a similar way but use the tunnels they create for living areas, not consumption. On the other side of things, there are pests that damage goods. Cockroaches and silverfish chew tiny holes and cause surface damage to clothing, furniture, and other fabric-based items. One group of pests that causes extensive damage indoors is rodents. These furry invaders can chew holes through walls, gnaw on utility piping, sever electrical wiring, and tear apart things like fabrics, furniture filling, paper, and insulation. If it makes you nervous thinking about any of these pests inside your business, today is your day to take action to keep them out.
Pest Prevention Tips For Businesses
If you have the time and means to do so, one thing you should do to protect your Denton business is put in place some general DIY prevention strategies. Here are six great tips and tricks to use today.
- Identify holes, gaps, and cracks in your building’s exterior foundation. Hire a professional to repair them or seal these potential entry points using a caulking gun and some steel wool.
- Make sure your building’s window/door screens, weatherstripping, and door sweeps are in good condition.
- Eliminate sources of moisture build-up around your property.
- Make sure your building’s gutters are in good working order.
- Keep unscreened doors and windows closed when they are not in use or invest in wind curtains for exterior doors customers use often.
- Keep your interior spaces clean and do your best to keep things as organized as possible.
How To Make Sure Pests Stay Away From Your Business
DIY pest control will only provide your business with a basic level of pest protection. If you are looking for a long-term effective option to protect your building, clients, and products, what you need is professional commercial pest control courtesy of Double PC Exterminating. We use quality commercial pest control methods and products to ensure business owners in our community do not have to worry about dangerous or destructive pests threatening their livelihood. With our partnership, you can focus on things that matter and not have to worry about all of the problems pests might cause.
Contact us today to find out more about our quality commercial pest control, and schedule an appointment to discuss service times and options.