Does My Business Need Rodent Exclusion?

Rodent exclusion is a very powerful tool against infestation. It’s a proactive treatment that helps you prevent a rodent problem before it can start. So yes, every business owner should know how important it is to keep their property clean and presentable, regardless of industry. Rodents can do a lot of damage to your business in several ways; they can contaminate and destroy inventory, do a number on your reputation, and even cause structural damage with their constant chewing.

Rats and mice are hard to get rid of once they make a home for themselves; it’s far easier to prevent them from entering in the first place. With commercial rodent exclusion from Schendel Pest Services, you’ll have the best possible chance of avoiding infestation. Read on to learn more about this service!

What is Rodent Exclusion?

Rodent exclusion is fairly straightforward – it involves sealing gaps in a building’s exterior to make it harder for rats and mice to get inside. Larger gaps, such as vents and chimneys, are easy to spot on your own, but remember that rodents are small – and they’re great at squeezing into small spaces. Rats and mice can fit into any gap big enough for their heads, and their sturdy teeth make it easy for them to make gaps bigger.

Luckily, the Schendel Pest Services team knows just where to find these vulnerabilities. We check your entire building for potential rodent entry points and secure them with the best methods and materials for the job. 

Benefits of Commercial Rodent Exclusion

Keeping rats and mice out of your building is its own reward, but it comes with other benefits as well! A proactive rodent control plan can:

• Save you time and money. If rodents can’t get into your building in the first place, they can’t damage your building or inventory. This means you won’t have to pay to repair or replace these things.
• Reduce energy consumption. Heat loss through gaps in your exterior could cost you over time. Sealing these gaps means that your heating and cooling systems won’t have to work as hard.
• Protect your reputation. Nobody wants to run into a rat or mouse while they’re working – or doing business. Regardless of your industry, rodents are simply bad for business.

How Rodent Exclusion Works

Our process is straightforward, efficient, and effective. We customize our services to suit your needs, but generally speaking, these are the steps we follow:

1. Inspection. Up first is a comprehensive inspection to find all the potential weak points in your business’s defenses. We’ll check all the usual problem areas, but make sure to let us know about any additional concerns you have.
2. Sealing up gaps. Once we’ve tracked down all the gaps, cracks, and holes in your exterior, we get to work sealing them up. This might involve door guards, chimney caps, vent covers, sealants, and more.
3. Building a prevention plan. Ongoing maintenance is an important part of keeping rodents out of your building. Once your exclusion services are complete, your technician will work with you to build an ongoing plan. Rodent exclusion works best when combined with other control techniques!

Flexi Armour Rodent Exclusion System

Schendel Pest Services uses the Flexi Armour system. This pest exclusion system includes the Flexi Armour Shield and the Flexi Armour Seal. These products can be used together or on their own depending on your business’s unique needs.

• Flexi Armour Shield is a stainless steel mesh. Using adhesive, the shield can be attached to virtually any surface to cover gaps. One installation is good for up to 2.5 years.
• Flexi Armour Seal is a polymer sealant containing stainless steel strands. It is multiple times stronger than similar sealant products and is a permanent installation.

Both products are non-flammable and usable on virtually all surfaces both indoors and outdoors.

Count on Schendel Pest Services to Protect Your Business From Rodents

The Schendel Pest Services team is dedicated to protecting Kansas, Missouri, Arizona, & Arkansas businesses from rodents. Since 1947, we’ve kept up with all the latest pest control tools and technology, so you can rest assured that your business is in the best hands. From proactive treatments to full-scale extermination efforts, we can tackle it all.

Give us a call to get started with a free estimate!