When it comes to Pest Control, there are many common issues that commercial property owners and managers have to deal with. Bed bugs, ants, cockroaches, and bedding mites are only a few of the common pest concerns pest control companies have to deal with. Many commercial properties these days have plastic sheeting over the windows to prevent moisture from getting inside. What most people don’t realize is that this also keeps the pest population thriving. Other pest control issues that most property managers or owners encounter include:

Common Pest Control Issues like bed bugs is annoying for the tenant but are more than that to the landlord. The tenants often pay the bills and they end up paying the rent each month with those big nasty bites. Hotel operators often encounter birds pooping in the living-room carpet, which can make patrons feel very disgusted just to simply go into the room or even stay in the hotel.

Mice. Although not known as the pest control issues landlords face, it is still something that most landlords should be aware of. The problem with mice is that they can be very persistent. If they aren’t removed immediately then they can stick around for a very long time. Most hotels and other commercial properties are required to get rid of any mice within a twenty-four hour period.

Exterminators. Landlords have the option of hiring an exterminator will come to the property to handle the issue. In some cases, the exterminator will simply call the tenant and give them the proper instructions on how to take care of the problem. Either way, the landlord must be made aware of the pest-control issue so that he can address it accordingly.

Property managers. Property managers are in charge of everything regarding the maintenance of the property. When a tenant moves in, the property manager is in charge of making sure the new tenant is taken care of. Some property managers may even have contact with exterminators on a weekly basis. It would be best to make the landlord and the tenant aware of the pest-control issue so that the landlord can make sure he cleans up after the rodents and insects, and the tenant can maintain the property and keep it clean and bug free.

Tenants. Even if the tenant is responsible for the majority of the pest control issues, he may not know everything about exterminating them. This is why it would be better to let the tenant handle this aspect of his job. As long as the tenant knows how to eliminate the pests, the landlord can focus on other issues. Of course, if the tenant does not know how to eliminate the pests the landlord must be made aware of the problem.

Of course, even if you have a tenant who knows how to eliminate the pests, it is still a good idea to have a professional come in regularly for inspections. By doing this the professional can give you tips and suggestions on what you should be doing to prevent the problem from reoccurring. Professional pest control services will also help you and your landlord deal with any damages caused by the pests during the inspection process. This can be quite costly and should be considered before the problem gets out of control.

As with any rental agreement type, the lease agreement must be reviewed and signed by both parties. Before both the landlord and tenant signs the lease, it should understand how the pest control service will be implemented. The cost should also be understood so that there are no surprises once the service is completed. It is important to regularly review the lease agreement to make sure nothing is forgotten and that the agreement is not void due to an error or lack of knowledge. In addition to this, landlords should be sure that the tenant is updated on how the pest control services are being performed regularly.