The importance of cleaning in pest control
Cleaning and pest control are two interconnected and equally important areas when it comes to maintaining a healthy and safe environment.
Here is some important information about each:
1. Cleaning:
effective cleaning is fundamental to preventing pest infestations. Keeping a clean environment helps reduce the availability of food, water and shelter that pests need to survive and reproduce. In addition, regular cleaning helps remove organic waste that can attract insects, rodents and other unwanted animals.
2. Exclusion: an important part of pest control is preventing them from entering the environment in the first place. This involves identifying and sealing potential entry points, such as cracks, holes and gaps around doors and windows. It’s also important to keep vegetation trimmed and away from the perimeter of the building, as many pests can hide in bushes and plants.
3. Hygienisation of the food area: in environments where food is stored, prepared or consumed, hygiene is essential to avoid pest infestations. This includes storing food in sealed containers, cleaning up spillages immediately, keeping food preparation areas clean and disposing of rubbish regularly.
4. Structural maintenance: buildings with structural problems, such as water leaks, cracks in the foundation or damaged roofs, can be more susceptible to pest infestations. Carrying out regular maintenance to correct these problems can help prevent pests from finding shelter inside the building.
5. Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Integrated pest control is a holistic approach that combines multiple control methods, such as hygiene, exclusion, traps and chemicals, in a coordinated and strategic manner. This approach aims to minimise the use of pesticides and reduce environmental impact, while still being effective in controlling pests.
6. Continuous monitoring: even after pest control measures have been implemented, it is important to regularly monitor the environment for signs of pest activity. This can include inspecting infestation-prone areas, using traps and observing signs such as droppings, bite marks or property damage.
By combining effective cleaning practices with pest control measures, you can create a clean, healthy environment free from this urban problem.
Grupo Extermínio has a wide range of professional cleaning products under its registered brand Biosoluções® and hygiene systems suitable for all professional and domestic tasks.
Among the options, 4 of them are Concentrates for Housekeeping and Cooking, registered in accordance with the standards laid down by the competent official bodies, such as the Directorate-General for Health (DGS), the Antivenom Information Centre (CIAV) and the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary (DGAV).
Pest control and prevention is important for reasons of public health and food safety.
Extermínio – Higiene Controle, Lda, your pest control specialist, uses the methods defined by Integrated Pest Management (IPM), identifying the origin and causes of infestation, how to resolve them, monitor them and prevent pest recurrence.
