Mice cause all sorts of problems, especially when they invade an office. They can spread disease among people working in the office through their droppings and urine. By chewing cables, they can render electronics useless or, worse, start fires. Mice can wreak havoc on office life in many ways. Here’s what you should do if you find mice in the office:
Clean Common Areas
You may think you can leave all the cleaning up to the cleaning staff who come to your office after hours, but they’re only there for specific tasks like taking out trash. Make sure the entire office is clean, from your personal desk area to the shared kitchen. Mice don’t need a lot of food, so what’s leftover on plates, in mugs and on the ground can easily attract them.
Make Sure Trash is Taken Out
This particular task may not be the job of anyone in the office, but it is an important one. Make sure trash is taken out daily, especially at the end of the week to avoid attracting pests over the weekend. If you notice that trash has not been taken out, contact your building manager and let them know.
Avoid Eating at Your Desk
When you’re short on time for a lunch break, you may be tempted to eat at your desk. This is a great way to invite pests into your personal space. Cleaning staff might not sweep and mop floors every day, so anything you drop when you eat can become the perfect snack for a mouse. If you notice you dropped some crumbs or spilled your drink while eating lunch, clean it up yourself before returning to work.
Call the Pros
Dealing with a mouse infestation in your home is one thing. Trial and error with affordable baiting systems is a valid option if you’re not in a hurry to get rid of the problem. In an office, however, a mouse infestation doesn’t just affect you; it also has the potential to impact your coworkers, clients, and those who work in adjacent offices. Call a professional rodent control company at the first sign of an infestation to avoid letting the problem get worse.
If your office has an infestation, Pro-Staff can help with commercial Ankeny pest control. Give us a call at 515-279-7378 or contact us online to learn more.
