Foodstuffs used in catering naturally attract many species of insects and rodents. Protecting a business from rats, mice, and cockroaches is vital to ensure impeccable food hygiene for customers. It’s also vital in order to comply with standards imposed by inspection bodies. Implementing sanitation plans designed to detect, target, treat, and check for the presence or infestation of pests is crucial in a wide range of businesses.

The impacts of the rising numbers of bedbugs are huge, in psychological, physical, and economic terms. Hotel owners fear them more than anything else; guests are unlikely to forget any encounter with them; and people unwittingly bringing them home have a nightmare experience.

Waking up to find yourself covered in bites, afraid that it will be the same story the next night, and trying – and failing – to get rid of the problem are all sources of severe distress for victims of bedbug infestations. The physical repercussions can also be severe, including exhaustion and depression.

Hotel and cinema managers that are affected can suffer catastrophic economic impacts due to heavy-duty treatments and closures, as well as reputational damage.