As any warehouse manager knows, warehouses are a prime target for pests.
Due to the intricacies, narrow spaces, and food products often stored in these spaces, pest infestation becomes almost inevitable, with these large spaces offering insects the food, water, and shelter they need for survival.
Add in the fact that warehouses often have large access routes such as loading docks that remain open for large stretches of time, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster.
Getting rid of these pests is no easy feat, especially considering the narrow areas and large spaces typical of warehouses.
That’s where we come in.
In this blog post, we’ll go over the importance of pest management for warehouses, how Flowtron commercial bug zappers can help, and discuss some additional methods you can take for indoor pest control in your industrial space.
Let’s get started!
The Importance of Warehouse Insect Control
Beyond being buzzing, biting nuisances, pests can also pose a serious threat to your warehouse operations:
- Disease Risk: Pests spread diseases, bacteria, germs, viruses, and other pathogens that can make your employees sick and cause a reduction in productivity via operational disruptions and delayed or canceled deliveries.
- Property and Inventory Damage: A small insect infestation can become a big problem, as insects can contaminate your inventory and packaging, degrade product quality, destroy stored goods like paper and linens, and cause extensive damage to your equipment and property.
- Damaged Reputation: If word gets out about your infestation, clients may hear and decide to revoke contracts, and potential employees may not want to join your company.
- Legal Issues: If the infestation gets bad enough, product may be recalled, and you may fail to meet inspection and regulatory requirements, resulting in potential litigation and/or penalties in severe cases.
Flowtron Commercial Bug Zappers In, Pests Out
If you’ve started to notice signs of insect infestation around your warehouse, early action is imperative – the sooner you catch the infestation, the slower it will spread.
The best way to target your budding insect problem? With a little help from Flowtron, insect control experts since 1974.
Flowtron Commercial Indoor Bug Zappers use a potent combination of UV light and fly pheromones (Fly Sex Lure) to attract and kill insects up to 2000 square feet away, perfect for large warehouse spaces.
Flies, mosquitoes, wasps, gnats, and other pesky insects are drawn in by the pheromones and UV light, which is intensified by our integrated glo-panel reflectors.
They meet their ends as soon as they encounter our 5600V non-clogging killing grid, immediately dropping into a sanitary, removable collection tray for easy cleanup and maintenance.
These super-powered industrial bug zappers are UL, CSA, and EPA certified/registered and made in the USA, delivering quality you can count on in every zap.
And they work without the use of harmful and expensive chemicals and pesticides, making them safe for you, your wallet, and the environment.
Additional Indoor Pest Control Strategies
Combine your industrial bug zapper with some of the helpful tips below for ultimate warehouse insect control:
- Exclusion: Seal off any access points to prevent insects from entering your warehouse.
- Sanitation: Keep the area clean and make sure to get rid of any trash or debris that could be used as food for growing insect populations. Use sealed containers and make sure to keep trash areas clean.
- Regular Inspection: Constant monitoring of potential entrance and gathering points will help catch pest activity immediately.
- Quality Control: Make sure all final packaged goods are inspected and contaminated products are removed.
- Proper Storage Practices: Keep stored items well-organized, using pallets to elevate them off the ground and maintaining adequate space between products for easy inspection and cleaning.
- Climate Control: Moderate the temperature and humidity levels in your warehouse, since many pests – especially mosquitoes – thrive in warm and humid conditions.
- Train Staff: Educate employees on how to identify pests and infestation signs and encourage them to report anything that could lead to infestations, like sanitation/maintenance concerns. Make sure they are informed on proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures for items susceptible to pest damage.
Final Thoughts
Effective pest management for warehouses is more than just a precaution– it’s a critical aspect of creating and maintaining a safe, efficient, and reputable warehouse operation while ensuring a safe and compliant workspace for your team.
By combining Flowtron commercial indoor bug zappers with preventative measures like proper storage practices, regular inspections, and staff training, you can create a comprehensive warehouse insect control strategy to keep your environment safe, clean, and operational.
Don’t wait for pests to disrupt your operations – invest in quality pest management for warehouses and keep your business running smoothly with commercial indoor bug zappers by Flowtron.
