Commercial Rodent Infestations and Insect Infestations Cost California Businesses Billions in Operating Cost.

Rats, Mice and Insects don’t recognize a distinction between a small business and a large business. All businesses can become vulnerable to a pest control problem and experience a costly and damaging situation. A recent survey of hundreds of California business owners and managers found that over 94 % of all California businesses suffered at least one pest infestation in the past five years. Most business suffers almost 3 pest problems over that 5 year period which works out to be one every 18 months. It was found that 40 % percent of businesses having a pest infestation became subject to increased maintenance and repair costs, while between 14 percent and 18 percent reported replacement costs due to damaged equipment, materials, food stuff or finished goods. Furthermore an additionally 36% of those studied said that the infestation had a negative impact on staff morale. Pests don’t discriminate, so any size or type of business can become vulnerable and become prone to pests, experiencing damaging and costly consequences. Infestations may not cause the closure of a business, it can causes disruptions, like maintenance and repair expense, replacement of stock due to the contamination of raw materials and ingredients, and lowered staff morale. A Proactive approach for possible pest control issues can head off those problems mentioned above. Wheeler’s Pest Control would be glad to sit down with business owners and managers to discuss just what kind of coverage would be best for you.