No office manager wants to have to deal with a pest problem. However, if you do notice signs of pests, it is important to act quickly and contact an experienced pest control service to address the problem now. According to Manning Brothers Pest Control, some common signs that your office may have pests include:
Pest sightings
The most obvious sign of pests surfaces when your employees or office guests spot them. While you might think it’s just the few pests you have, seeing one often means that there are many more hiding behind the walls or inside hideouts you can’t see. If you spot a mouse, cockroach, termite or bed bug – dead or alive – it’s important to contact a professional pest control service immediately.
Droppings and urine
Pests may have taken over your office if you see rodent droppings around the area. Droppings are usually dark in color, some hard like mice droppings, while others look like ground pepper. You may also spot urine stains from pests, especially in areas around food, kitchens or other shared eating spaces.
Other signs of bugs
A pest infestation is also signaled by bug eggs, larvae, shed body parts, grease marks, fur or other physical signs of bugs. If you spot any of these, contact a professional exterminator to address the problem.
Property damage
Even if you haven’t spotted signs of the pests themselves or their waste, you may notice physical damage to the office space. For example, wood damage caused by termites or carpenter ants in common in infested offices. Rodents, like trapped squirrels or raccoons, might chew through electrical wires and create holes throughout your establishment.
Rustling sounds
You might hear rustling sounds or scratching sounds, indicating pests have invaded your office. Your employees may report hearing scampering across the ceiling or sounds from inside the walls.
Gnaw marks on food packaging
If your office has a food source, such as an employee breakroom, kitchenette or other location where food is stored, you may be tipped off to the presence of pests if you see gnaw marks on the packaging of food. This can be proof that pests, mice or other rodents are trying to gain access to the food inside.
Strange smells
If your office has become infested, you may start to notice strange smells. Cockroaches sometimes have an oily smell, while bed bugs have a musty smell. Mice may have a smell similar to that of ammonia. In this case, pest control professionals can inspect your office, as they are familiar with smells that are commonly associated with certain pests.
If you have noticed one or more of the signs listed above in your office, contact Manning Brothers Pest Control at (954) 772-3077. Our team of experts can perform a thorough inspection and create a pest control treatment plan customized to your business’ needs.
