EcoPest Group: Your Premier Partner in Aged Care Pest Control Solutions Adelaide
WHY TRUST US?
With 30 years experience in Pest Control Programs for health & aged care facilities, our technicians are highly qualified and skilled to deal with your pest problems. We pride ourselves on providing a range of pest control solutions that will ensure your professional reputation is protected.
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Licensed and Insured Tecnicians
All our service technicians are licensed by state health departments, trained to the highest standards and experts in all aspects of health and aged care pest control programs. EcoPest Group is a fully insured company.
Digital Reporting, Remote Monitoring & Compliance Documentation
All service reports, trend analysis and compliance documents are provided in state of the art digital formats, Ecobox non toxic remote pest control allows us to monitor your site for pests 24/7.
100% Australian Owned and Operated
Eco Pest Group is 100% Australian owned and operated by Australian Pest Control Experts, we are not a franchise or multi national.
At EcoPest Group, safeguarding the well-being of aged care facilities throughout the Gold Coast and Adelaide through superior pest control is our utmost priority. Understanding the unique challenges that aged care environments face, EcoPest Group delivers a specialised and comprehensive approach to pest management, ensuring a safe, healthy, and pest-free living space for your residents.
Unmatched Expertise in Aged Care Pest Control
Aged care pest control requires more than just a one-size-fits-all solution. Our dedicated team, with over 30 years of experience, specialises in addressing the specific needs of aged care facilities and retirement homes. We pride ourselves on our ability to create a balanced ecosystem that not only eradicates pests but does so with the utmost consideration for the health and safety of your residents and staff.
Tailored Pest Control Solutions for Every Aged Care Facility
Our approach to pest control in aged is eco-friendly and tailored to meet your facility’s unique requirements. From routine inspections to emergency interventions, EcoPest Groups solutions are designed to tackle common pests such as rodents, crawling insects, flying insects, stored food insects and spiders.
Rest assured, at EcoPest Group we utilise APVMA approved and HAACP compliant products and application methods. Our state-of-the-art techniques include the use of tamper-resistant stations, non-toxic monitors, gel baits, and UVA flying insect traps, ensuring optimal safety and effectiveness. Our commitment to eco-conscious practices reflects our dedication to preserving the environment while providing top-notch pest control services.
Why Choose EcoPest Group?
- Expertise and Experience: With 30 years of specialised experience in aged care pest control, our highly trained specialists are equipped to handle any pest challenge.
- Customised Care: We understand that each aged care facility is unique – this is why we offer customised pest control programs, ensuring your specific needs are met with precision and care.
- State-of-the-Art Technology: From digital reporting and remote monitoring to eco-friendly treatment methods, we employ the latest technology to provide effective and efficient pest control solutions.
- Licensed and Insured: Our technicians are licensed by state health departments and fully insured, guaranteeing you receive service that’s not only effective but also compliant with the highest standards.
- 100% Australian Owned: Proudly Australian owned and operated, EcoPest Group stands as a testament to local expertise and commitment to community welfare.
Ready to Partner with Eco Pest Group?
Our team is ready to assess your facility’s specific needs and craft a tailored pest control plan. Experience the difference with EcoPest Groups specialised, eco-friendly aged care pest control solutions in Adelaide.
BENEFITS OF OUR PEST CONTROL PROGRAMS
Electronic reports with photographic evidence
Utilising our customised reporting system all findings, recommendations, photos and data are recorded and documented into an easy to read electronic report that is discussed upon completion of each service and emailed to your nominated staff member responsible for the program.
Client portal with trend analysis
Findings of each service are automatically uploaded and securely stored into the Client portal, you will be given a login and password to instantly access at anytime all your reports, data and trend analysis for your site.
Barcoded Devices
All EcoPest Group hospitality pest control programs utilise barcode technology to allow the field service Technicians to record findings in devices such as tamper-resistant rodent stations, UVA fly light traps and the Eco Box remote monitoring system.
Ecobox 24/7 Remote Digital Pest Control
Ecobox is digital non toxic pest control solution that allows us to monitor your site 24/7, devices for rodents and insects are monitored remotely via WIFI cameras inside each Ecobox. Outside of the routine services the Ecobox solution greatly reduces the need for rodenticide and insecticide application remote viewing allows us to react when activity has been recorded, a technician will be dispatched to take the necessary action to ensure the activity does not result in an infestation.
COMMON PESTS FOUND AT HEALTH & AGED CARE FACILITIES
Rats & Mice in Health & Aged Care Facilities
Rats and mice are common pests found around health and aged care facilities as residents drop food there is often plenty of available food source for rodents, common problems rats and mice cause are:
- Rats and mice pose health risks because they carry and spread diseases
- rats and mice contaminate food with their hair, droppings and urine, resulting in food poisoning and spoilage
- They damage stock and cause economic loss to stock
Crawling Insects In Health and Aged Care Facilities
Health and aged care facilities are a breeding ground for crawling insects such as cockroaches and, some common problems crawling insects cause are:
- Cockroaches are linked with allergic reactions in humans
- They can passively transport microbes on their body surfaces, particularly in food related environments
- Alert auditors to problems and can affect operations of your business
Spiders in Health and Aged Care Facilities
Spiders are a common pest found around health and aged care facilities, there are plenty of nooks and crannies for them to hide, spiders aren’t only unsightly, but they can be extremely dangerous, some species of spiders such as the redback and white tail can have serious adverse health effects, common problems spiders cause are:
Some signs of a spider bite:
- Skin narcosis
- Redness and itching.
- nausea
- vomiting
- sweating (perspiring)
- Dilated pupils.
- Uncontrollable muscle spasms.
- Unconsciousness.
- Sightings of spiders can stress out staff and residents
Stored Food Insects In Health and Aged Care Facilities
Stored food insects such as indian meal moth, grain weevils and flour beetles are a common pest found around store rooms and other susceptible areas, some common problems store food insects cause are:
- Stored food insects can damage stock causing economic loss
- They can harm your relations with your customers
Flying Insects In Health and Aged Care Facilities
Flying insects such as house flies, mosquitos and fermentation flies are a common pest found around kitchens, serveries, bin areas and other susceptible areas, some problems flying insects cause are:
- Flies and mosquitoes spread disease
- They contaminated stock and cause economic loss
- Flies transmit food poisoning, dysentery, and diarrhea and other disease
- The effect your reputation
SUPERMARKET PEST CONTROL METHODS
Rodent Control In Health & Aged Care Facilities
Rodent control in health and aged care facilities requires an expert to understanding where rats and mice can harbour, rodents are a main focus of all our pest control programs.
Rodents are commonly controlled on a routine Monthly basis around the internal and external of health and aged care sites with approved rodenticide baits fixed in tamper resistant stations while mechanical traps and non toxic monitors are used in sensitive areas such food storage and packaging areas, remote monitoring with the Ecobox allows us to increase our efforts in areas where activity is detected.
Crawling Insect Control In Health And Aged Care Facilities
Crawling insects are controlled during routine Monthly services in health and aged care facilities, this is a strategic process, by targeting treatment efforts around all internal and external hot spots.
Crawling insects are controlled around the external with approved residual insecticides applied via our state of the art FlowZone sprayers while gel baits, glue trap stations and non toxic monitors are used in sensitive areas such food storage and preparation areas, remote monitoring with the Ecobox allows us to increase our efforts in areas where crawling insect activity is detected.
Stored Food Insect Control In Store Rooms In Health And Aged Care Facilities
Stored food insect control is both a proactive and reactive strategy, to ensure your premise remains free of infestations while complying with health department requirements.
Food storage insects are commonly controlled and monitored via non toxic pheromone pot lures in sensitive areas such food storage areas, treatments are ramped up when insect activity is detected in early stages, while proactive treatments include Quarterly atmospheric gassing and residual sprays.
Flying Insect Control In Health And Aged Care Facilities
Flying insects are controlled around kitchens, store rooms, bars and dining areas to ensure your premise remains free of infestations.
Flying insects are controlled and monitored on a Monthly basis via specialized UVA flying insect traps, these traps are installed with insect specific shatterproof globes and glue boards that are designed to attract insects, the shatterproof globes minimise the risk of glass contamination while the glue boards ensure insects do not contaminate stock, treatments are ramped up when insect activity is detected in early stages, while proactive treatments include drain foaming and residual spraying around bins and other susceptible areas.
HEALTH & AGED CARE PEST CONTROL FAQS
What is HACCP in health and aged care facilities
HACCP is a food safety and risk assessment plan that was originally developed in the 1960’s by NASA and a group of food safety specialists.
HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points and outlines seven key principles in food safety
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a system which provides the framework for monitoring the total food system process, from harvesting to consumption, to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. The system is designed to identify and control potential problems before they occur.
Currently, the food industry, including foodservice, supports the use of HACCP and its principles as the best system currently available to reduce and prevent foodborne illness. HACCP was first developed and used by the Pillsbury Company in the late 1950’s to provide safe food for America’s space program.
HACCP is based on the following 7 principles
- Perform a Hazard Analysis
- Determine Critical Control Points (CCPs)
- Determine Critical Limits for Each CCP
- Institute Monitoring Procedures
- Establish Corrective Actions
- Implement Record-Keeping Procedures
- Institute Verification Procedures
How does HACCP relate to pest control in health and aged care facilities?
Eco Pest Group professionals work with food related industry to ensure product safety, protect public health and meet the compliance of auditors.
The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system is a proactive methodology developed for food-related industries to protect food from potential contamination.
This risk management tool focuses on hazards that may affect food safety and is used to address food safety issues.
The system is relevant to all sectors of food related industries, including producers, manufacturers, processors and food service operators who want to comply with food safety legislation requirements.
HACCP for Pest Control is a proactive strategy that calls for a preventive approach to pest control vs. the reactive approach of knocking down pests once they reach appear. The EcoPest Group HACCP pest control programs deal with microbiological, chemical and physical hazards, is designed to identify potential food safety hazards, implement control programs or elimination steps for these hazards related to pests, and provide for ongoing management of these controls.
The EcoPest Group HACCP pest control team are highly trained in the policies and procedures that act as the control for potential food safety threats related to pest control.
The EcoPest Group HACCP pest control programs utilize devices such as insect traps, rodent traps and exterior rodent bait stations and pest entry proofing.
Results of each service are detailed in a HACCP pest control report.
Periodically, a trend analysis will be performed to confirm any trends that may be occurring related to pest activity. the findings may initiate corrective actions to be taken when pest monitoring shows activity.
How often should a health & aged care site be serviced for pest control?
Most health and aged care facilities should be services on a Monthly basis or more frequently when pest pressure is high.
Is pest control mandatory for health and aged care facilities?
No, pest control is highly recommended but not mandatory in health and aged care facilities.
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