Winning the War on Pests via multihousingnews.com

As a property manager, you work hard to attract residents to your property and, once they’re there, to keep them happy. Amenities like a pool and fitness center may be highlights of your property for a prospective resident, but the fact is—not even a wide array of attractive amenities can counteract the reputation of a property that has been skewed by pest sightings.

Pests are more than just a nuisance. They can carry and spread diseases, contaminate food and even cause expensive structural damage. Unfortunately, many properties provide the conditions necessary for these undesired occupants to survive.

The characteristics of a multifamily environment, with its varying resident lifestyles, lack of uniform cleaning standards and the close proximity of units, can present unique challenges in detecting and remediating pests. Unsanitary conditions in one unit may attract pests that can quickly spread to other parts of the community. In addition, frequent arrivals of new residents offer additional opportunities for pests to make themselves at home in your property.

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