Care Home Pest Control

Fast, effective pest control service for care homes across the UK and Ireland

Free site assessment anywhere in UK or Ireland
24 hour response
Unmarked vans
Solutions non-harmful to humans
Regulatory compliant
Day or night as needed
Residents can meet our friendly sniffer dogs

Discreet

As part of our discreet pest control for care homes, we can arrive on site in unmarked vehicles so as not to draw attention, and to help protect your reputation.

No Interruption

So as not to alarm employees or disrupt operations, we can tackle pest problems during quiet hours, such as when the business has closed to visitors, or has minimal staff around.

Fast Response

We understand that some pest problems are urgent. We have nationwide coverage across the UK and Republic of Ireland. We can respond to pest problems in under 24 hours.

Consequences of pests in your care home

When a care home encounters a pest issue, it sets off a series of repercussions that can profoundly affect the home’s financial performance and reputation. Here are four common ways in which an unaddressed pest infestation in a care home can have detrimental effects on the business:

Resident complaints regarding pests, resulting in dissatisfaction and potential loss of occupancy.
Negative feedback and commentary highlighting the presence of pests, tarnishing the home’s reputation and discouraging new guests from choosing the facility.
Potential lawsuits from residents or their families due to harm or inconvenience caused by the pest infestation.
Discontent among staff members stemming from their fear of pests, leading to decreased morale and potential implications for the quality of care provided.

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Common care home pests

Flies

Rats

Bed Bugs

Ants

Wasps

We can be anywhere in the UK within 24 hours, with our mobile operatives covering all areas.

Fast Response. Free Assessment

Our team is committed to delivering prompt assistance to care homes across the UK and Ireland, ensuring a quick response within just 24 hours. We understand the importance of providing exceptional service to care homes and their residents. As part of our dedication, we offer a complimentary and thorough professional assessment of your pest issue. This assessment enables us to develop a customised and effective pest control solution specifically tailored to the needs of your care home.

Following the assessment, we will provide you with a highly competitive quote, keeping your budget in mind and without any obligation on your part. Upon receiving your approval, we will swiftly eliminate all pests from the premises, utilising efficient methods and techniques. Moreover, we will implement preventive measures to ensure that pests do not return, safeguarding the comfort and well-being of your care home’s occupants.

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Compliance & safety

Considering the specific type of pest and its location, it’s essential to be aware of potential regulatory restrictions regarding pest treatment methods. Merlin is well-informed about these regulations and can provide expert guidance on a range of rapid and non-toxic treatments. Our aim is to ensure your care home remains compliant while delivering effective pest control solutions that prioritise the safety of your staff and residents.

In the case of bed bug problems, we offer the convenience of utilising sniffer dogs for detection during times that cause minimal disruption, such as teatime. This approach ensures efficient scanning of the home to locate any bed bug presence. For rodent issues, we are available to address the problem at night once the kitchen is closed for the day, minimising interference with daily operations.

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Our accreditations

We hold ourselves to a very high standard and we have the accreditations to prove it. We pride ourselves on offering an unrivalled experience in control as well as better quality service, response and reliability than other pest control companies.

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Integrated pest management for care homes

To ensure effective and sustainable pest management in care homes, it is crucial to utilise a combination of integrated methods that complement each other and prevent the return of pests. Here are the four primary tactical approaches we employ to eliminate pests and prevent re-infestation:

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Biological controls

Biological pest control harnesses the natural enemies of pests to safely eradicate them. This approach encompasses various methods, such as using natural heat treatments to eliminate fleas, cockroaches, beetles, and moths. Biological pest control methods often provide a more effective and safer alternative to chemical approaches.

For instance, we employ highly trained sniffer dogs to detect bed bugs, allowing us to precisely locate their hiding spots. Once identified, we employ targeted heat or steam treatments to eliminate these pests and their eggs. This combination of using canine detection and heat treatments is proven to be the most reliable and solution for tackling bed bug infestations that exists and it’s non-toxic too.

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Cultural controls

Cultural pest control focuses on understanding the operational procedures that contribute to the presence of pests and recommending necessary modifications to these processes.

For example, in the case of rodent issues, we identify how pests are accessing food and water sources within the premises. Based on these findings, we will provide recommendations for implementing best practices to restrict their access effectively.

When it comes to bed bug problems, education is important. We educate housekeepers and carers on how to identify signs of bed bugs, such as blood spots, bites, and discarded exoskeletons. Equipped with this knowledge, staff can promptly report future bed bug infestations before they have a chance to spread.

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Physical controls

Mechanical or physical controls encompass various methods that directly eliminate pests, prevent their entry, or create an inhospitable environment for them. These controls are instrumental in pest management. For instance, the use of traps serves as a physical control for rodents, while UV fly traps efficiently catch flies in kitchen areas. Additionally, identifying the entry points through which pests infiltrate the premises is a crucial aspect of mechanical control. This information enables us to implement measures to block their entry whenever feasible, effectively fortifying the environment against pest intrusion.

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Chemical controls

Chemical control is the use of pesticides. We only use chemicals if they are the most effective method, and they are always used in combination with other approaches as part of a long-term solution. We know that most of our customers ask for non-toxic solutions, which is why, for most pest types, we have higher-impact, non-chemical treatments available. Where chemicals are needed we use them in a highly controlled and safe way.

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