Office Pest Control

Pest problems can be a big issue for office managers, commercial property owners, facility management companies and the businesses operating within these office buildings. The first step to prevent a pest infestation in an office environment is to deny pests access into the premises and limit potential access to food, water and shelter.

We can offer professional advice on how to protect offices against pests and remain compliant with specific legislation. We offer state-of-the-art pest control solutions to our customers, with world class services to deal with pest infestations and pest prevention to stop them recurring.

Office pest control measures

Below are some practical steps that businesses can take to help prevent pest infestations in offices:

Clean kitchen areas frequently, removing spills, crumbs and leftover food in the kitchen and throughout the office space
Remove food waste from the building frequently and ensure rubbish is stored in external pest proof bins, dispose of regularly and keep the area clean and free of debris
Train cleaning and maintenance staff to identify the signs of pests and potential entry points
Maintain the office building to prevent holes and gaps in the office structure that could be exploited by pests, pay particular attention to door and window frames, pipes, cables and air vents, to ensure potential pest hiding places are eliminated
Identify any leaks in kitchens and washrooms and repair them promptly to deny pests access to water
Check office plants for pest insects periodically to stop them from spreading throughout the office
Implement a clear desk policy to deny small pests access to food and shelter
Educate and encourage colleagues to report any pest sightings and not to try and handle the situation themselves for their own and others’ health and safety

Impact of a pest infestation

The challenges of keeping an office environment healthy and safe and making sure staff have access to clean and hygienic facilities are many. A pest infestation can have a major impact on office management, including:

Repair costs
Damaged reputation
Business disruption
Complaints leading to rent reductions and compensation claims
Impact on staff morale
Rental contract termination
Revenue loss from unrented space

Any infestation involving pests such as rats, mice, fleas, flies, bed bugs or stored product insects (like weevils, larder, flour, biscuit or carpet beetles) can be distressing for staff and visitors alike. There is also the potential for business disruption if rodents damage business critical communication equipment or gnaw through fixtures and fittings. A study of the business impact of pests of 1000 non-food businesses (including offices) found that the negative effect on staff morale was the most cited impact of an infestation, with businesses saying they also suffered a drop in revenue and damage to their reputation. Increased maintenance and repair costs and damage to goods are also a common impact of a pest infestation.

Top pests found in offices

Rats, mice and a variety of insects and birds will exploit any opportunities to find shelter, food and water in office buildings. Each pest has unique characteristics that allow them to exploit any weakness within an office structure, but when infesting a building their presence will show common signs of pests in offices. Below are the most common pests found in offices:

Rats
Mice
Flies

Ants
Fleas
Bed bugs

Birds
Cockroaches
Stored Product Insects

Pest control solutions for office environments

Risks to offices are numerous, varied and require swift and effective action to protect staff, visitors and your reputation. We’re here to help you deal with pest threats to your business environment. Our local qualified surveyors will complete a survey of your office site assessing the level of risk and provide a comprehensive report highlighting areas of potential pest ingress. Our professional solutions will help ensure any infestation is swiftly eliminated and you remain compliant with Health & Safety regulations.

Free business site survey – we will carefully survey your entire office space to assess the risk level and define an appropriately tailored service to ensure a pest problem does not take hold.
Rapid Response – if there is a problem, our rapid response commitment means that your local technician will be with you quickly to deal with the pest problem so that it does not return.
Regular visits – your local technician will regularly visit your offices to check bait stations, look for signs of pest activity, identify potential risks and advise on any steps you can take to reduce the risk of pest problems.
Multi-site customers – if you are responsible for a network of premises, these can all be incorporated into a single service agreement with an account manager to coordinate service delivery across your offices. Each individual site will still have its links to local technicians and surveyors.

Do it the Right Way - Call our Experts

Our local EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certified Technicians offer methods of pest control that are targeted to eliminate specific pest species. They can solve the problem quickly and, needless to say, they’re perfectly safe for your family and pets. Call Pest-off on 057 099 0000. A sales agent will call back to you within 24 hours to arrange for a pest control that’s tailored to your specific problem.

1. Call

Our sales and commercial team will get in touch between the hours of 8am – 5pm

2. Assessment

Our team of experts will schedule a survey of your property at your convenience.

3. Solutions

Our team will provide solutions tailored to your pest control problems. All our solutions are environmentally, child & pest friendly.

4. Aftercare

Our team offer range of aftercare services to ensure those irritating pests do not return.

Office Pest Control FAQ's

My office has no pests, do I need a contract?

As part of a pest control contract with you, we complete actionable recommendations to mitigate against pest activity, helping to reduce the risk of pest infestations before they occur. A contract will also provide you with our vigilance, giving you an earlier warning of potential pest issues, so a small problem can be quickly controlled, before it has a chance to esculate, saving you time, money and potentially your reputation. There are also legal requirements that hotel businesses must adhere to such as the Food Safety Act (which makes provision for the supply of food fit for consumption) & the Food Hygeine both require proof of due diligence from businesses.

Why is office pest control important?

Pest risks to office environments are quite varied, requiring swift and effective action to protect staff, visitors and your reputation. Your office showcases your business and professional skills – your clients and visitors perceptions of your company would be greatly affected if they encountered pests on your office premises. The impact of pest problems within your office – both emotional (disgust, worry about inadvertently transporting pests home) and physical (potentially being bitten or falling ill due to contamination) will damage employee morale and may contribute

Can you be discreet with your services at my office?

We will always endeavour to tailor our visits to your office building to suit your business needs, scheduling treatments and follow-up visits to fit around your customers, staff and guests. Our surveyors and technicians are uniformed and our vans liveried to avoid any ambiguity about our reasons for being at a particular location. We can attempt to park our vehicles discreetly upon request, but we are not able to guarntee this at all times.