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Pests on your construction site can impact your building’s structural integrity, spread diseases and pose health risks to staff. Without an effective construction pest plan in place, site safety and profits are threatened. 

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Pest Control for Construction Sites

Construction site pest control is often overlooked when building new homes or corporate buildings. Pests cause extensive damage to the structure of your building, risking the safety of the property and impacting profits and project deadlines. Unfortunately, site managers do not consider pests a threat until the problem is fully established. As a result, you face an active pest infestation mid-way through a contract, severely disturbing progress.

The problem we face is education. Project managers and construction workers up and down the country need help to understand the dangers of pests in the construction industry. Pests such as rats, mice, and birds cause significant structural implications and health and safety risks; therefore, proactive pest control is critical.

Furthermore, once projects are finished, we have often been contacted to pest-proof the finished area – taking projects over budget. Pre-emptive measures, including drain services, can reduce the risk of pest issues later on. While the best approach is to be proactive and plan for pests from the beginning, if you’ve already started construction, don’t worry and keep reading.

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Signs & Solutions For Your Construction Pest Problem

More often than not, the typical pest control issues on construction sites tend to be birds. At Integrum, our bird proofing solutions can be implemented during the design phase of construction to ensure birds will never damage the finished structure. Pigeonsseagulls and other birds are known to roost from roofs, solar panels and window ledges; luckily, we have years of experience preventing birds from building sites.

Damage to equipment

Rodents, such as rats and squirrels, have open-rooted dentation meaning their teeth will grow continuously. Therefore, they will gnaw through electric cables and raw building materials to keep their teeth short and healthy. As a result, expensive machinery, vehicles, equipment, and tools can be targeted, costing your business thousands to replace and delaying projects.

Pest droppings

No matter which pest is causing significant problems for your construction site, you'll be able to notice droppings. Rodent and bird droppings carry a plethora of diseases harmful to humans. In addition, bird droppings (guano) can permanently damage stone, wood and vehicle paintwork, impacting your profits and the building's aesthetic appeal.

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Birds love construction sites as the high and covered buildings are ideal nesting areas away from predators and humans. However, nesting birds can create a lot of disturbance, get in the way and lead to excessive guano buildup. Unfortunately, these bird droppings can be extremely slippery and create a dangerous environment for construction workers.

Staff Sickness

Pests carry diseases which can make workers very sick. Droppings, urine and nesting material can contaminate working conditions and lead to the spread of infectious pathogens and bacteria. So, a rise in staff sickness can signify a pest infestation. Sadly, this can impact your profits and your ability to meet deadlines.

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Construction Site Pest Proofing

The design and architecture of any building should consider pest management, pest minimisation, and pest prevention options. Unfortunately, more often than not, we see poorly built structures that have not made any thought of pests. This leads to excessive pest ingress points or nesting spots, encouraging more pest activity in the future.

Our extensive experience with pests on construction sites can help prevent them from entering during the pre-construction phase. Alternatively, if the site is already built, our team of experts can implement proofing measures, improve hygiene standards, and eradicate pre-existing pests. Our methods of choice include:

Bird Control

Please visit our bird proofing & control page to learn more about the bird-related services we offer.

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Pigeon Proofing Solar Panels

We only use the most effective pest control solutions to deter birds from nesting under your solar panels.

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Bird Alert

Bird Alert is a cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) technology to detect and scare birds from a targeted location.

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Drone Surveys

Uncover any pest problems on-site using our fully-licensed drone surveys and detection services.

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Rabbit Control

Expert rabbit control solutions for all industries and domestic properties.

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Woodworm Treatments

Woodworm infestations can cause extreme delays to projects. Keep your site woodworm-free with our guaranteed treatments.

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Why Choose Integrum?

Free Quotes

Our BPCA-certified surveyors will visit your site to discuss the pest control plans available for your building site. Contact us today to arrange a free survey or to receive a free quote.

Highest Quality

All staff provided to your healthcare environment will be RSPH level 2 as a minimum. We also have a team of experts who hold IPAF, PASMA, and the BPCA Diploma 2 qualifications.

Excellent Reviews

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Accredited

Healthcare environments are delicate, and you need a fully accredited team. Thus, we're proud members of Checkatrade, CHAS, BPCA, and CEPA and hold the ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Integrum for construction pest control?

Construction sites are perfect for pests as there is an abundance of nesting material, water and nesting spots. If you decide to leave the problem, pests will breed, leading to…

Construction sites are perfect for pests as there is an abundance of nesting material, water and nesting spots. If you decide to leave the problem, pests will breed, leading to a much bigger issue. In addition, it will cause more damage to the building structure and fixing these issues later can put your construction project over budget. Therefore, Integrum offers an efficient service, available 24/7, providing pest control and prevention to sites across the UK. This provides a safe working environment free from disease and structural damage, protecting your investment and complying with health inspectors.

How do you estimate construction costs for a project?

We estimate our pest control construction services by working with the site manager or architect to plan a bespoke and effective strategy. All construction sites and builds are different, so…

We estimate our pest control construction services by working with the site manager or architect to plan a bespoke and effective strategy. All construction sites and builds are different, so we need to work with your team during the planning stages to estimate the cost. Alternatively, if the project has started, we will follow the same procedure with the addition of site images and videos for a clear understanding of your requirements. All of our control services will eradicate pest problems for good with long-lasting and guaranteed treatments.

What are your construction pest proofing methods?

Rodents such as rats and mice, insects and squirrels can create serious pest problems and issues for your site. Our most common and guaranteed control methods include professional-grade insecticides, traps,…

Rodents such as rats and mice, insects and squirrels can create serious pest problems and issues for your site. Our most common and guaranteed control methods include professional-grade insecticides, traps, baits, galvanised mesh, aluminium plates, PVC sheets and bristle strips. For more information on our services, call Integrum today and speak with a friendly professional at 0204 566 5522. 

Why should I add pest control to my pre-construction plan?

Proactive pest control is the most effective solution to preventing pest infestations from occurring now and in the future. Therefore, it should be included within the construction investment costs as…

Proactive pest control is the most effective solution to preventing pest infestations from occurring now and in the future. Therefore, it should be included within the construction investment costs as it will maintain the health and safety of your property and staff. In addition, it is much cheaper and easier to implement pest prevention and pest deterrents before an infestation happens. Moreover, you can appropriately cost and budget for such things during the early construction phases. This will provide maximum protection, with guaranteed success, at the most cost-effective price. 

What are your construction bird proofing methods?

Birds are one of, if not the, most popular pests on construction sites. As a result, we employ the most successful bird-proofing and bird-deterrent treatments, including Bird Spikes, Bird Netting,…

Birds are one of, if not the, most popular pests on construction sites. As a result, we employ the most successful bird-proofing and bird-deterrent treatments, including Bird Spikes, Bird Netting, Post and Wire, Bird Free Optical Gel, Bird Electric Track, and Bioacoustics (Bird Alert).