Pest Control in Healthcare Facilities

Whether it’s a hospital, nursing home, or blood bank, healthcare facilities have a certain standard to abide by. When people come into your building, they expect an environment that’s sanitary and orderly.

Pest infestations communicate a level of disorganization and neglect that’s off-putting to visitors and can significantly harm the reputation of your company. Of course, with Insectek’s integrated pest management (IPM) program, our exterminators can take care of those pest problems so you can focus on what matters: taking care of your patients and staff.

U.S. Pest Control Statistics for Healthcare Facilities

Did you know?…

• Healthcare environments are the most common locations for Infestations due to bed bugs. These pests were most prevalent in the following places,
  • Nursing Homes (59% of bed bug infestations)
  • Doctor/Outpatient Clinics (39% of bed bug infestations)
  • Hospitals (36% of bed bug infestations)
• In a 2023 study, 78% of the cockroaches found throughout six wards in a hospital were contaminated with 96 types of harmful fungi capable of causing illness.
• The most common pests found in healthcare facilities are flies, ants, and cockroaches, all of which pose threats to the health of patients and staff.
• In a healthcare facility, pests can spread harmful bacteria, increasing infection risk for immunocompromised patients.
• Ants are commonly reported as the most difficult to control in healthcare facilities due to their strong immunity towards pesticides and small size, allowing access to various entry points.
• The World Health Organization reports that by 2080, the fly population will increase by 244%, increasing the need for integrated pest management for hospitals.

Insectek offers integrated pest management services for hospitals, clinics, care centers, and physical rehabs, plus more. As extermination leaders in the industry, we can take on the task of preventing pests in your facility, including all things that buzz, crawl, and sting. 

With integrated pest management services and long-term preventive measures that work, you can rest assured that insects and rodents won’t be occupying your business. Please call to learn more about how our exterminators can serve you and your industry today.