Can You Get A Pest Inspection During COVID-19?

Trying to buy or sell a home and wondering if you can go ahead with a pest inspection?

During this time of uncertainty with COVID-19, it may not be very clear to know what businesses are considered essential or not, and what services can still be performed. The pest control industry has always played an essential role in the protection of public health and property for homes.

The pest control industry continues its vital role of human health and safety, therefore is recognized as an essential service by the U.S Department of Homeland Security. Most pest control companies in the U.S are still working hard to reduce the threat of pest-borne disease to homes and businesses (while utilizing additional safety precautions).

With more people stying at home and not going into the workplace, rodent populations move from areas where businesses are closed, to areas where water and food are more available.

At home, pests that have always frustrated us as part of daily lives as well as spread diseases, will continue to do so, and may even be finding new hotspots. For example, towers of cardboard boxes from home deliveries make an excellent hiding spot for pests in garages or next to trash cans. Now is the right time to continue with pest control.