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10 Ways to Avoid Pest Control Headaches Before and During the Holiday Rush

While you’re preparing for the onslaught of the holiday season, don’t overlook the ways you can help reduce your chances of unwanted pests. More product moving in and out during this time increases the likelihood of pests finding your facility, and chillier weather approaching means pests are already looking for cozier homes indoors. And while thinking about pest control may not be the holiday activity you’re looking for, the good news is that there are steps you can take right now—and when the rush cranks up—to help prevent a time-consuming holiday season pest infestation.

WHAT YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF RIGHT AWAY

Our first five tips can be done right now to reduce your risk of infestations later—and save you a lot of hassle when you’re short on time. Start now before the rush begins. 

While you’re preparing for the onslaught of the holiday season, don’t overlook the ways you can help reduce your chances of unwanted pests. More product moving in and out during this time increases the likelihood of pests finding your facility, and chillier weather approaching means pests are already looking for cozier homes indoors. And while thinking about pest control may not be the holiday activity you’re looking for, the good news is that there are steps you can take right now—and when the rush cranks up—to help prevent a time-consuming holiday season pest infestation.

Based on our experience servicing thousands of warehouse facilities during the holidays, our pest specialists offer up these ten proven ways to avoid pest headaches during your busiest season. Our first five tips can be done right now to reduce your risk of infestations later—and save you a lot of hassle when you’re short on time. Start now before the rush begins.

 

 

ONCE THE RUSH STARTS, IT’S ALL ABOUT EARLY DETECTION

Early detection is the number one way to save time and money on pest control any time of year, but especially during the busy season. And this past year of supply chain issues may mean the shipment you are receiving has spent several months in someone else’s storage facility. With that in mind, here are five simple steps you can take once the holiday rush is upon us: Early detection is the number one way to save time and money on pest control any time of year, but especially during the busy season. And this past year of supply chain issues may mean the shipment you are receiving has spent several months in someone else’s storage facility. With that in mind, here are five simple steps you can take once the holiday rush is upon us: