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Are Pest Control Companies Open During Covid-19

Jul 8

What is the meaning of being essential?


In the protection of public health, food and property for homes and enterprises nationwide, the professional pest control industry has always played an essential role. Consider that about 20 percent of the world's food supply is contaminated or consumed by rodents, and other pests spread diseases such as West Nile virus, Lyme disease, salmonellosis, hantavirus, and encephalitis. Moreover, every year, stinging insects force hundreds of thousands of people to the emergency room, and children's asthma attacks are caused by cockroaches and rodent allergens. These alarming statistics would be so much worse without the critical work of the professional pest control sector.

 

The industry continues its role as a vital protector of human health and safety in today's uncertain times during the important worldwide fight against COVID-19. Although many companies have had to close their doors in communities worldwide and do their part to flatten the curve, the United States Department of Homeland Security has recognized professional pest control as an essential service. This means that most U.S. pest control companies are still working hard to protect our food supply and critical national infrastructure while continuing to reduce the risk to homes and businesses of pest-borne diseases.

 

What is this going to mean for you?


The professional pest control industry is committed to continuing to protect the nation's food production facilities, grocery stores, medical institutions and hospitals, multifamily housing units, warehouses, local municipalities, homes and businesses, with 135,000+ service technicians from more than 19,000 businesses.

 

As communities remain inside and, in many cases, at home, pests such as rodents will have less to deter them from venturing out into wide daylight to find water and food sources in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There is no doubt that they will resourcefully seek a new location for water, food and shelter if their typical nesting and feeding locations are depleted because of closed businesses. Rodent populations will move from areas where businesses are closed to areas where food and water are readily available without proper, ongoing pest control efforts.

 

The pests that have always frustrated us as part of everyday life and spread diseases will probably continue to do so at home. Homeowners may see pests during this period of change in new and different places. Pests are known to adapt easily to environmental changes and are rapidly adapting to our new normal already. As one example, the tower of cardboard boxes waiting to be safely broken down from increasing home deliveries make great hiding places for pests in garages or next to trash cans.

 

Forget it not!


Keep in mind that the pest control sector is ready to help you maintain the quality of life that you have today. We will continue to do our part as an essential service to protect the food supply of the nation, as well as your homes and businesses, from threats to pest-related property and, most importantly, protect your family and loved ones from threats to pest-specific public health.

 

If you feel overwhelmed and need help finding a good Atlanta Pest Controller, give us a call.

 

Smart Living Home Repair Services

244 Madison Avenue , #1019

New York, NY 10016

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