(Newswire.net — January 26, 2017) — When you run any school campus, both students and staff expect a clean facility. Trash might be cleaned up in a timely manner, but pests can still move into a campus with amazing speed. If school administrators notice the presence of mice, they must implement certain guidelines so that cleanliness and sanitary conditions prevail. Rid yourself of the unwanted student in your school by following these protocols:
1. Identifying the Locations
Being aware of locations where mice reside is the first step toward eradicating them. The first area to be concerned about is the cafeteria and picnic areas. It’s understandable that any food or crumbs left out overnight will become an instant attraction for mice. Look for cluttered areas in classrooms and hallways, including closets and lockers. Gymnasiums are havens for pests because these facilities often remain warm throughout the year where mice can hide and nest. Document the presence of mice in any of these areas, and check them frequently. You may simply have an infestation that’s isolated to just one area.
2. Using Isolation Techniques
Instead of reaching for the pesticides, school administrators can try a few isolation techniques first. During off-hours, workers can walk around the school and fill in any cracks or openings in walls. Use caulk around pipe openings, too, because mice run along these conduits as easy pathways. Pressure washing areas that can withstand the water flow, such as picnic tables, is also a good idea. Locate and repair any leaking pipes or roofing gutters so that a source of water isn’t easily found by these pests. All of these tiny changes and tasks contribute to smaller mice populations.
3. Managing Waste on Campus
Trash on campus is the greatest temptation for mice. Consider trash cans with sealable lids. Dumpsters placed strategically against the school’s building walls can create droves of satisfied mice. Find a location away from the building where the dumpsters can be relocated. They should always be covered as well. Meet with the staff and students to discuss proper waste treatment on campus. If everyone pitches in with clean habits, the mouse problem can significantly decline. Contact your waste management company for more frequent pickups, if possible. Removing the waste as frequently as possible will only encourage the mice to move onto other locations.
4. Contacting Pest Experts
Schools have a different set of rules that they must live by when pests are part of the campus. Contact pest control professionals, like UltraPro Pest Protection, who specialize in commercial treatments. Working on a campus is much different than a basic household. Professionals must have the experience to locate the mice and determine the best course of action. They’ll often visit the school multiple times in order to really see the problem from all angles. Mice can migrate across one property throughout their life cycle. Pest-control experts can use these movements to their advantage.
5. Applying Pesticides
In most cases, applying pesticide will be part of the treatment program. Most schools will schedule this spraying to occur over a long weekend or holiday period. Ideally, the pesticide should be completely absorbed by the time that staff and students return to school. Some people might be sensitive to the chemicals so continue to isolate the treated areas for several more days if you are able to. Any mice in the area should be exterminated and removed without any disturbances to the campus.
Contracting with pest control professionals from ultrapropestcontrol.com is a smart place to start for any professional setting. These experts can work with administrators, and devise an extended-care plan that works. Students and staff should only worry about tomorrow’s project instead of critters roaming the campus.
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