Pests can reduce the value of your property and supplies!
Rats and mice have caused serious fires by gnawing away the insulation around electrical cables, floods by puncturing pipes and also death by chewing through gas pipes. They can decimate finishing goods and supplies in store.

Insect infestations can be expensive too. They can halt production processes, cause whole consignments to be rejected, lead to full products recalls, or worse, to the loss of lucrative contracts. Bird droppings from pigeon and starlings will cause buildings to become unsightly whilst their nests can block guttering, damage stonework and act as an insect reservoir.

Keep on right side of the law
Under the prosecution of Damage by Pests Act 1949 all property owners must keep their premises rodent-free, or if rodents pose a threat to health or property, report any infestation to the local authority. In the food sector, the Act also includes insects and covers any vehicles used to carry food. Other legislation such as the Food Safety Act 1990 and the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations insist that food premises are kept as pest-free as is practicable. The penalties for failure to comply are severe - complete closure of premises, fines of up to £20,000 or up to six months in prison!

By choosing a BPCA member you can be sure that staff will have been properly trained and that the highest standards are met.

Professional contracts include:
• Preventative measures;
• Comprehensive management Reporting;
• Full accountability;
• A document system to prove ‘due diligence’ - an essential defence against prosecution;
• Risk assessments and paperwork to ensure compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health COSHH.

And, of course:
• The expertise to deal with any immediate pest infestation problems.
Common Pests:

• Rats & Mice
• Cockroaches & Insects
• Electronic Fly Killer Machines
• Insect Screen