Having a pest problem at your property is never an easy thing to deal with, aside from causing you great inconvenience and stress, it also poses a number of serious problems which must be addressed as soon as possible. For property owners, dealing with a pest problem is important as there are a number of factors to consider when facing an infestation.
First of all is the risk it can pose to a property owner’s reputation. A pest problem can instantly tarnish a reputation of a business/landlord if they allow any pest activity to develop or continue. It is quite simply bad for business to have pests on premises, people will simply avoid you if they know there is any potential risk to their health.
There is also legislation to take into account when it comes to pest control. If you are an owner of property, then you will be legally responsible for dealing with the control and eradication of pests. Failure to do so and the local authorities can force you to under the terms set by the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949, so it really is within your best interests to deal with any problems as soon as possible.
With pests, it is essential to acknowledge the serious risk it can pose to human health. Rodents, insects and even birds are all classic examples of what we refer to as pests, and all often carry diseases which are easily spread to humans. Having a tenant, client or employee fall ill as a result of not dealing with a pest problem can cripple your reputation as well as leaving you facing legal action for failing to do so.
Outside of the health and legal factors to consider, there is a danger of suffering property damage. Rodents in particular are a big risk as they tend to bite and gnaw, and they can easily cause a considerable amount of damage to fixtures and fittings at the property.
Aside from the cosmetic deterioration, it is also worth noting that some insurers may be less inclined to pay out any compensation being claimed for damage if it is clear you have failed to deal with any pest problems.
How you choose to deal with a pest problem is worth considering as it is difficult to handle them properly. It is worth contacting a professional to deal with any infestations, as they will be trained to eradicate them properly and will have access to all the correct equipment to do so. You will also benefit from them being insured to deal with the issue correctly, so you will remain insurance compliant.
The best approach is a pro-active approach, so if you suspect that there are any pest problems at your property, then please get in touch with our team today for assistance on 08457 62 65 42. Follow us on our blog, as well as on Linked In, Twitter and Facebook for more news and updates from SPS.