School pest control Manchester Stockport pest control services
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Manchester Pest Control
– We cover Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire – call 0161 448 1782
School pest control:
School premises represent one of the best breeding grounds for pests such as mice, rats, ants, wasps, birds, fleas and cockroaches due to the abundance of warmth, shelter, access to food and the high foot traffic that can spread infestations with ease. Additionally half terms and holidays provide long periods of time where the premises are unused and pests can settle in undisturbed.
Of course any pest infestation in a school should not be tolerated and resolving any outbreak quickly and efficiently is hugely important. Good pest control measures are essential in any school, nursery or college in order to keep both staff, adults and vulnerable children safe from any potential disease spread by pests. It’s also important to consider the disruption that a pest infestation and sometimes the treatment and remedial repair work can have on a school.
Prevention measures:
All of the technicians employed by Manchester Pest Control are fully BPCA certified and will be more than happy to work with you to establish and evolve effective pest control measures that will not only deal with any current issues, but also minimise the risk of future infestations. On arrival we can carry out a full audit and assessment of your site to identify any current issues as well as any potential vulnerabilities that pests could exploit. At this point we can then consider and work together to arrange effective treatments and pest-proofing.
Our priority is always to ensure the safety of your staff and pupils, so we will always use environmentally friendly solutions wherever possible to deal with pest issues in your school buildings.
So why choose us?
Our team of highly trained technicians are all fully BPCA certified and have years of experience in dealing with pest infestations in any situation. We have worked in many schools, nurseries and colleges across the Manchester region over the years and know exactly how to ensure a pest-free premise in a safe and effective manner.
We appreciate the sensitivity of a pest outbreak and the need for discretion, and can arrange our visit to be out of student hours, e.g. early mornings, evenings or weekends. In the case of an emergency we can and will respond appropriately and will aim to arrive within a couple of hours of your call (work depending).
Our knowledge of all manner of pests including rodents, birds and insects, makes us the ideal team to help you tackle your pest control problems head on. No matter how big or small your school or how complex the pest control issue is, we will be more than able to resolve it as pest control in education is one of our most utilised services.
Get in touch:
What makes Manchester Pest Control different from other pest control companies out there is the fact that we focus on providing completely bespoke solutions. Each of our pest management plans and treatments are tailored to the type of pest, the environment and most importantly, the client’s needs. We offer rapid response call out services and price our packages affordably to ensure that everyone can benefit from effective commercial pest control management. Your investment in pest prevention and control services will mean a safer and more comfortable environment for your staff and more importantly, your pupils.
We operate primarily in the Greater Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire areas, however we are more than happy to provide some advice for anyone who contacts us. For a free assessment and no obligation quote, please contact us on the number below.
– Manchester Pest Control – Call us now on 0161 448 1782
Do It yourself -VS- Professional Treatment
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DIY pest control – a disaster waiting to happen?
At Manchester Pest Control we know how easy it is, that temptation to cut costs by fixing a problem yourself. Or perhaps you used a professional in the past (in pest control or some other area) and things didn’t work out – you didn’t get the service you wanted or it cost you a lot more than you bargained for. And it’s so easy to just walk into a shop nowadays and be able to choose from a range of off-the-shelf products that might well cost a fifth of what you’d pay a pest control business to do the work. So why not DIY, you may ask yourself? Here’s why…
Knowing the pitfalls
Regular readers of the Manchester Pest Control blog will already have an idea of some of the problems that face home or business owners in the Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire areas who want to deal with an infestation themselves, whether it’s cockroaches, rats, bed bugs or squirrels, to name but a few of the possible culprits. There are legal implications that many people won’t be aware of that could land them in hot water, and then there are possible health issues that may arise either from direct contact with the invading pest (including disposal of the body) or its droppings and urine.
But sometimes, the biggest danger can come from not knowing enough about the pest you are dealing with, and the effectiveness of the solution you are applying. For instance, any chemicals you might be handling are likely to be highly toxic and could be harmful if touched or inhaled – in fact, there are some DIY pest control products you shouldn’t even use inside your home because they can be harmful to you, your family and pets if used in an enclosed space or if they get into your home’s water supply. Please also think of neighbours and visitors if you are leaving poison around the place both inside and outside your property and they don’t know it’s there.
And when all’s said and done, even if you’ve managed to avoid breaking the law or making yourself and others ill in the process, the biggest kick in the teeth comes when you find that the solution you’ve spent time and money on … doesn’t work! So now you’re raced with the decision: do you go back to the shop, buy something else and see if that works, or do you contact Manchester Pest Control?
The reason why professionals have the edge
We wouldn’t expect you to know everything there is to know about the pests infesting your home, but at Manchester Pest Control, it’s our business to know – we deal with these sorts of issues year in, year out. We have well over a decade of accumulated knowledge and experience, and that’s why we know that many shop-bought pest solutions are often only temporary, assuming they even work at all. By the time customers come to us, some have already spent a large amount of money on DIY products that just haven’t delivered. ‘We followed the instructions on the label,’ they’ll say, ‘but it had no effect whatsoever!’
Let’s consider some of the reasons. Sometimes, homeowners misdiagnose the kind of pest they are dealing with – such as confusing bed bugs with fleas. And then there are the different stages of a creature’s life-cycle to consider – again, using the example of insects, it might be that the chemicals you are using have an effect on adults but not on the eggs they have laid. And if you’ve been trying to tackle a rat or mouse infestation, you might not have considered that they are carriers of ticks, fleas and other parasites which may then also pose a problem within your home.
Sometimes the problem is just too big for you to deal with on your own, and we do understand how frustrating that must be. You may find yourself fighting a losing battle if you live in a block of flats where an infestation is widespread amongst neighbouring flats, or if you own a house next door to someone with untidy habits who you feel is to blame for your troubles. There are wider considerations for business owners, who should not attempt DIY pesticide solutions on their business premises unless they hold a certificate that sanctions them to do so.
Value for money in the long term
To anyone considering or being driven mad by ineffective DIY solutions in the Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire region, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Save yourself a whole load of time, worry and inconvenience and contact Manchester Pest Control today – we’ll get straight to the heart of the problem, delivering immediate and long-term results. You take a rest and we’ll do it ourselves!
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Pest control for pigeons on our homes
Just as squirrels (who Manchester Pest Control have covered in a previous blog post) are sometimes referred to as ‘rats with bushy tails’, it is pigeons that have been awarded the equally unflattering title of ‘rats with wings’ – although if you live, work in or regularly visit urban parts of Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire, you will probably have a good idea why this title is so apt. The feral pigeons that occupy our town and city centres are a regular nuisance with their sheer numbers and with the mess that they make. In fact, it has not been unknown for cities such as Manchester to introduce birds of prey in an attempt to address the growing problem.
Why are pigeons a pest?
There are many different types of pigeon varieties, with the feral pigeons (or ‘rock dove’, as this species is known) being the one that has typically garnered the worst reputation for itself. Although a diet of seeds, berries, insects and cereals should be quite enough for them, living alongside humans has provided the feral pigeon with a much greater range of foodstuffs to tuck into and these greedy pests will feed from bins and discarded fast-food cartons, and will even brazenly steal food from tables at outdoor cafes if plates are briefly left unattended or customers are distracted. And where you find large numbers of pigeons feeding on rich food that is not a normal part of their diet, you will also find pavements, benches, and areas below roosting sites decorated with their excrement.
If you are used to seeing feral pigeons every day, you may not know that the woodpigeon is the UK’s commonest pigeon species, and the largest in size too. The woodpigeon can be found in parks, woods, gardens and throughout the British countryside, where it can be a particular nuisance to farmers, routinely making raids on farm crops. Like the feral pigeon, they are highly persistent and do not remain scared away for long, usually regrouping before making another raid when they think the coast is clear. If you have a garden with a bird table, you’ll know that woodpigeons can scare the smaller birds away and will eat voraciously until you chase them off yourself. They also have a nasty habit of fouling bird baths, which could then be a source of contamination for other birds.
Pigeon guano and disease
Guano is another word for bird excrement, and as we’ve already outlined above, pigeons spread a lot of it about.
Have you ever parked your car somewhere overnight and returned to find that pigeons have been nesting above it? If so, the staff here at Manchester Pest Control fully sympathise, as chances are you will have found the entire roof of your vehicle covered in pigeon mess. If you don’t clean it off quick, it has corrosive properties that can take the paint off your car. It can also damage the stonework of buildings, so is pretty strong stuff.
If you come into contact with pigeon guano by accident, or if you are having to clean it from your car or property, try to avoid contact against the skin and be sure to wash your hands or affected areas thoroughly afterwards. You should also take care to wear a protective facemask over your nose and throat if you discover pigeons have been roosting in your loft or some other enclosed space and there is a large amount of guano to clean up. There is a bacteria prevalent among pigeons which can cause Psittacosis in humans, and people may become ill after inhaling the bacteria which can become airborne when guano dries.
Salmonella bacteria may also be present in pigeon guano. At present though [January 2014], no evidence has been found that suggests pigeons can be carriers of the bird flu virus, although do revisit the Manchester Pest Control website and blog every now and then for potential updates – we’ll do our best to keep the public informed of any health risks.
Pigeons and Your Home
Whether you live in a town flat, a country cottage or suburbia, you may find pigeons a direct problem if they are constantly paying visits to your home and garden, causing damage to plants and property, or scaring away the birds you do want to see in your garden.
You may find their constant cooing outside your window early in the morning and throughout the day an irritation as they court and roost on window sills and in the eaves of houses, or within your home itself if they can infiltrate the roof space. We have already mentioned the diseases associated with guano, but it should also be noted that a dead pigeon in your water tank is a potential source of contamination to your home’s water supply. Externally, dead birds, guano and nesting material can cause gutters and drains to become blocked which may lead to your home suffering water damage.
One potential cause of pigeons targeting your home is if you have neighbours who feed them on a regular basis. The law can’t help you much here if the neighbour refuses to accept they are causing the problem, unless a very clear risk to public health can be cited in your favour. And if you kill or injure a pigeon, or destroy their nest and eggs, you could be eligible for a fine or imprisonment under the 1981 Wildlife and Countryside Act.
Manchester Pest Control – a humane and long-term solution
On top of the legal implications, culling pigeons hasn’t been known to work as reducing their numbers just seems to result in those that remain breeding more to make up for their depleted numbers, and then they rapidly become a nuisance again. If there is plenty of food still available for them, there is no reason for them to move on, and pigeons from other areas may quickly move in as well.
At Manchester Pest Control, we can help you keep pigeons away by fitting pigeon-proof netting and anti-roosting spikes to the affected parts of your property. This is both a humane and long-term solution to the problem – we have the experience and the know-how to be sure of it.
Manchester Pest Control, keeping properties in Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire safe from pigeon incursions since 1999.
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