It is important that educational institutions maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for students, employees and the wider school community. In cities such as Trivandrum and Kerala, where urbanisation and high humidity promote ideal conditions for insect infections, insect control companies play an important role in helping schools and colleges to maintain a clean, safe and insect-free learning environment. Here are some methods that institutions can use to remain insect-free every day of the year.
Importance of pest control for educational institutions
Insects present serious health hazards – rodents, cockroaches, termites, ants and mosquitoes, some names. Pests can carry diseases, contaminating food and damaging the property. In educational institutions, the risk of insect activity increases as groups of students and employees are present every day. For example, school and college daily attendance can be in the hundreds versus an office with a few dozen employees. Regular insect control can help your institute to keep the insects free while maintaining compliance with health and safety rules.
Best practice to keep schools and colleges pest free
- Regular Inspections
You should have a professional pest inspection at your institution at least once every three months to find early signs that you may have an infestation. Early signs like droppings, nests, and damage to wooden furniture can be found before a quality pest control process becomes more expensive and disruptive.
- Keep Your School Clean
Make sure classrooms, cafeterias, and restrooms are cleaned every day and have regular trash removal. Food should never be left exposed, and everything, especially the major food areas, should always be clean. Cleanliness is one of the strongest bio-fences against pests.
- Cover all entry points.
There’s always going to be some entry point from which pests can get into a premise: gaps in walls, missing sealant, breaks between fire exits and the exterior, open drains, etc. Look for and patch or cover these areas.
- Waste Management
Ensuring that covered dustbins are in all classrooms and canteens to support the proper disposal of waste is essential. Wrongly managed and left to fester overnight, waste becomes a growing medium for all important pests.
- Control Moisture
Termites and cockroaches, among others, find leaks and wet areas attractive. Having a regular plumbing assessment will lessen potential pest infestation, as it is a source of moisture. Now, it sounds ridiculous to say that a leak will cause an infestation, but controlling your moisture will control your pest issues.
- Use Professional Pest Management Services
Whether a school or a college, trust a proactive pest management company like PCCS India in Trivandrum to get your institution the proper pest management service specifically tailored to your institution’s needs, providing green, safe and long-lasting pest control for schools and colleges.
Why choose PCCS for pest control in Trivandrum?
PCCS India understands that pest control in an organised educational environment is a unique concern. Our trained technicians understand the restrictions and limits to the options of pest control products available to ensure the treatment is child safe, odourless and government approved. Letting our trained pest control technician conduct pest treatments with no disruption to the ongoing daily school or college activities is of utmost importance to us at PCCS India.
FAQs
Q1. How many times should we control pests in schools and colleges?
- A: Pest control should be done at least once in a trimester. High-risk areas such as kitchen and storage areas may require more frequent insect control.
Q2. Are pest control chemicals safe for children?
- A: Yes. PCCS India uses only environmentally friendly and non-toxic types of solutions that are 100% safe for children, teachers and employees.
Q3. What types of pests are common in schools during Trivandrum?
- A: Schools have common pests, termites, cockroaches, rodents and mosquitoes, usually during the monsoon.
Q4. Can insect control be done during school hours?
- A: We can arrange insect control services at a flexible time during the day and offer the morning, evening or weekend services if necessary to prevent disruption in our general school schedule.
Q5: What is the specific period of the insect control appointment?
- A: It varies depending on the size of the complex; however, most of the treatments are completed in a few hours.
Conclusion
A pest-free space is vital for learning and development. Taking preventive measures and working with professional insect control professionals such as PCCS India, Trivandrum schools and colleges can provide a safe, clean and healthy place for their students and staff.
Do You Need Professional Pest Control for Your Educational Institution in Trivandrum?
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