{"id":14883,"date":"2020-09-22T09:24:17","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T09:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14883"},"modified":"2020-09-22T09:24:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T09:24:17","slug":"protecting-your-business-premises-from-pests-after-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/protecting-your-business-premises-from-pests-after-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting your business premises from pests after lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UK has faced some very uncertain times over the last six months. The country was put into lockdown in March and while some areas have started to re-open with precautions in place, many towns have been forced back into a local lockdown.<\/p>\n

While the impact of Coronavirus on businesses has largely been focussed on the financial implications and employee job security, as companies start to open their doors again, other issues have started to present themselves.<\/p>\n

One of the many problems that businesses have found themselves dealing with is the consequences of an empty premises \u2013 especially when this wasn\u2019t planned for. This has unfortunately given pests free reign and with plenty of food and shelter available, many companies have been greeted with infestations upon their return.<\/p>\n

Protecting your premises from pests after lockdown
\n<\/strong>The last thing your business needs right now is to have to worry about a pest infestation. As well as being a health hazard, it can be damaging for your reputation, it could prevent you from re-opening and could damage much-needed stock.<\/p>\n

Prokill has a number of offerings which can help to protect your premises regardless of whether you\u2019ve been allowed to open your doors again or not.<\/p>\n

Pest+<\/strong>
\nIf your building, warehouse, factory, office or any other business premises has been sat empty for the last six months, it\u2019s a good idea to ensure it\u2019s safe to return. Our Pest+ service<\/a> is the ideal solution for commercial properties and low dependency areas.<\/p>\n

As well as performing an initial thorough inspection, the Prokill<\/a> team will be on hand to perform regular checks on lures and netting to ensure you\u2019re fully protected against pests.<\/p>\n

What you get with Pest+<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Professional pest prevention and control
\n\u2022\u00a0An initial risk assessment and a free pest control risk survey. You\u2019re under no obligation to use our services even after we\u2019ve carried out the survey so you\u2019re in complete control
\n\u2022\u00a0Tamper resistant safe pest baiting
\n\u2022\u00a0Each visit is followed up with a report detailing the pest control services that were undertaken. For some businesses this is a legal requirement
\n\u2022\u00a0Ongoing recommendations for housekeeping and proofing
\n\u2022\u00a0Report folder including all contact information and materials used on site
\n\u2022\u00a0Matrix Plan of site for all bait, detector and controls locations
\n\u2022\u00a0Free call-outs as backup on pests covered under your agreement<\/p>\n

PestAdvanced<\/strong>
\nOur PestAdvanced service is tailored specifically to the food and pharmaceutical industries. In both of these areas, hygiene and safety is of the utmost importance which is why Prokill stays on top of the ever-changing field of compliance.<\/p>\n

PestAdvanced is our most detailed service specification and provides detailed documentation and reporting. We can tailor this to suit your audit requirements including BRC, AIB or customer specifications.<\/p>\n

What you get with PestAdvanced:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Professional pest prevention and control
\n\u2022\u00a0Metal detectable internal baiting if required
\n\u2022\u00a0Pest risk assessments
\n\u2022\u00a0Baiting and detection points are dated on inspection
\n\u2022\u00a0Bait, detector and fly control checklist
\n\u2022\u00a0Fly count analysis
\n\u2022\u00a0Insect control analysis
\n\u2022\u00a0Annual reviews carried out by your own dedicated account manager
\n\u2022\u00a0Field biologist visits and detailed reports
\n\u2022\u00a0Detailed site plans and fixed date visit schedule<\/p>\n

If you would like to find out more about our Pest+ or PestAdvanced services, get in touch with Prokill today.<\/p>\n

If you need help with a rat infestation, please get in touch with Prokill<\/a> and our experts will be on hand to help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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