Key worker status for Pest Control confirmed by UK government

Keeping everyone safe

Please be very careful during the COVID-19 crisis as pests will be taking advantage of any rubbish that accumulates whether inside or outside your property.

We advise keeping rubbish in bins and don’t let bags build up as some councils are struggling to maintain their refuse collection services due to staff shortages.

You may have seen an increase in pests such as rats feeding on the leftovers that have been left out in bin bags or bins with open lids. We do not need a spread of diseases caused by an increase in the rodent population at this time.

We at Shire Pest Solutions are still working hard to deal with emergency call outs to protect homes and businesses during the pandemic. This is only if we can do so safely with as little contact with our clients as possible and wearing all the correct PPE as recommended by the government. If someone is self-isolating or is ill in the house we need to be informed before we make any visits.

• Don’t store bin bags on the ground.

• Keep all food waste in the wheelie bin only.

• Pest technicians can only do work that is deemed essential to Health & Safety at present due to movement restrictions set by the government because we are not currently seen as key workers.