Business Impact of Pests
The business & economic impacts of pest infestations (PDF) - from the Centre for Economic and Business Research Cebr.
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Retail Businesses
Even if your business does not handle food, pest problems can occur on premises where goods and people are constantly on the move.
Once they are present, pests could damage your stock and severely harm your reputation.
As non-food retailers, you may face pest threats from rodents, flies, moths and biting insects. A wide range of other insects and nuisance birds are also common problems.
A professional pest control solution can provide the protection you need for your stock and reputation. It will also ensure a safe and hygienic working environment for your staff.
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Top Pests Found in UK Retail Stores
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Moths - Clothes Moths or Carpet Moths can severely damage natural fibres (such as wool, silk or cotton) in carpets, clothes, fabrics, fur and leather items. Moth caterpillars cause damage by eating the protein (keratin) found in natural materials.
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Beetles - Other insects, such as the flea, are wingless and can only crawl or jump to move around. Crawling insects here refers to insects that are perceived as pests mainly due to their crawling behaviour.
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Cockroaches - Finding cockroaches in your business can be very distressing. Cockroaches are known carriers of diseases such as Salmonella, Dysentery & Gastro-enteritis, exposure to this pest also poses significant health risks. Increases in eczema and asthma have even been linked to cockroach droppings.
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Rodents - Over time rodents have been used as food, for clothing, as pets, some species such as the brown rat, black rat, and the house mouse, are serious pests, eating and spoiling food stored by people, and spreading diseases such as Hantavirus & Salmonellosis.
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Birds - Birds in the wrong location, in particular pigeons and seagulls can become a real nuisance for your business. It’s not just the mess they make; they can also damage your premises by dislodging roof tiles, blocking guttering and affect your reputation. There are other problems that mean you should adopt bird control measures sooner rather than later
Rentokil’s Pest Services for Non-food Retailers
Whatever the nature of your business may be, from second hand furniture to textiles, our Rentokil technicians will work discreetly to protect your business from any pest threats.
Contact us or call free to arrange a visit from your local surveyor and discuss our range of service solutions to benefit your non-food retail business.
Our Service Benefits
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Local, BPCA certified technicians - our technicians are local and they are there to support you whether it is a one-off pest problem or to provide you with the peace of mind of a service plan.
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Regular service visits - your local technician will regularly visit your site to check and top up bait stations, check for signs of pest activity, identify potential risks and advise you on any steps you can take to reduce the risk of pest problems.
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Innovative treatments - we have access to a range of targeted treatments, including chemical-free solutions to eliminate bed bugs and moths.
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Preventative measures - we can offer expert advice on proofing and preventing a re-infestation.
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Multi-site support - if you are responsible for a network of sites, these can all be incorporated into a single service agreement with an account manager to coordinate service delivery across your premises. Each individual site will still have its links to their local technicians and surveyors to meet their local needs.
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Online reporting & auditing - our myRentokil reporting tool provides a clear audit trail of any pest activity, recommendations and services, accessible 24/7 on desktop, laptop and smartphone.