EcoPest Group is Your Go-To Solution for School Pest Control Solutions Adelaide
WHY TRUST US?
With 30 years experience in Pest Control Programs for schools and colleges, 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 school 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
EcoPest Group is 100% Australian owned and operated by Australian Pest Control Experts, we are not a franchise or multi national.
When it comes to pest control, safeguarding the health and safety of students and staff in schools and other educational institutions is of particular importance. At EcoPest Group, we understand the unique needs of schools and educational facilities, which is why we offer tailored pest control solutions that address the specific challenges faced by these environments. Our commitment to excellence and eco-friendly practices strive to ensure that your institution remains a safe, pest-free zone for everyone.
Tailored Pest Control For Schools
Pest control for schools requires a more nuanced approach compared to general pest control services – schools are bustling environments where the health and safety of young learners and educators are paramount. In our commitment to sustainability and safety, EcoPest Group champions eco-friendly pest control for schools. Our pest management strategies are conscientious of the environment and the health of your school’s occupants. From non-toxic monitoring devices to APVMA-approved products and HAACP-compliant methods, we ensure that our treatments are safe for children, staff, and the planet.
Comprehensive Pest Management For Schools In Adelaide
Our services cover a wide range of pests, including (but not limited to) rodents, crawling insects, flying insects, stored food insects and spiders. Each category of pest is addressed with specific, effective control methods – for instance, our rodent control includes the use of tamper-resistant stations strategically placed around your campus, employing non-toxic monitors and traps. Crawling insects are managed with state-of-the-art residual insecticides, while flying insects are controlled through specialised UVA traps designed to attract and securely capture them without risk of contamination.
Why Choose EcoPest Group?
Our 30 years of experience in pest control, including many schools and educational settings, positions us as industry leaders in school pest management. Here are a few reasons why Eco Pest Group stands out:
- Licensed and Insured Technicians: Our team comprises highly trained and state-licensed pest control specialists, ensuring that every treatment is conducted with utmost professionalism and expertise.
- Digital Reporting and Compliance: We leverage advanced technology for reporting and monitoring, offering digital service reports, trend analysis, and compliance documentation to keep you fully informed and compliant.
- Australian Owned and Operated: EcoPest Group is proudly 100% Australian owned, with a deep understanding of the specific pest control needs of schools in Adelaide areas.
YOUR SCHOOL PEST CONTROL PROGRAM PARTNERS
We are your partners in creating and maintaining a healthy educational environment. Our tailored pest control programs are designed to meet the unique needs of your school, ensuring that your facility is less susceptible to pest infestations. Trust us to protect your institution’s reputation while ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone on campus.
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 IN SCHOOLS
Rats & Mice
Rats and mice are common pests found around schools as students 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
Schools 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
Spiders are a common pest found around schools, 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
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
SCHOOL PEST CONTROL METHODS
Rodent Control In Schools
Rodent control in schools 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 schools 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 Schools
Crawling insects are controlled during routine Monthly services in schools, 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
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 For Schools
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.
SCHOOL PEST CONTROL FAQS
What is HACCP
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 schools?
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 schools campus be serviced for pest control?
Most school campuses should be services on a Monthly basis or more frequently when pest pressure is high.
Is pest control mandatory for schools?
No, pest control is highly recommended but not mandatory in schools.
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