Winter Is Coming… and So Are the Rodents: Is Your Business Prepared?

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As the weather turns colder and wetter, rodents like rats and mice begin their seasonal search for warmth, shelter, and food. Unfortunately, this often leads them straight into buildings, especially food businesses, warehouses, and retail environments.

Why Rodents Invade During Autumn and Winter

Rodents are opportunistic. When outdoor conditions become harsh, they seek out environments that offer:

  • Shelter from cold and wet weather
  • Food from stored products and waste areas
  • Nesting sites in insulation, stockrooms, and building voids

These factors make commercial premises - particularly in the food sector -prime targets for infestation.

Are You Winter-Ready?

With changing weather patterns and increasing pressure on facilities, now is the time to ensure your site is pest-proof. Don’t wait for problems to arise, take action today.

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The Risks to Your Business

Rodent activity isn’t just a nuisance. It poses serious threats to:

  • Food safety and hygiene
  • Compliance with industry standards
  • Stock integrity and equipment
  • Brand reputation

Even the smallest gap can allow rodents in, leading to contamination, damaged goods, and failed audits.

Proactive Pest Management Is Key

At Kiwa Independent Pest Consultancy, we help businesses stay ahead of the risks with:

  • Expert identification of vulnerabilities
  • Impartial advice to strengthen pest-proofing
  • Support in getting the best performance from pest contractors
  • Data-driven strategies aligned with audit and compliance standards

By acting now, businesses can prevent costly infestations and maintain confidence in their pest control programmes.

Seasonal Tips for Pest-Proofing

Conduct regular inspections of your premises

Seal gaps, cracks, and entry points

Maintain high standards of cleanliness

Monitor pest activity with reliable data systems

Partner with independent experts for unbiased advice

We can help

Learn more about how Kiwa’s Independent Pest Consultancy can help your business stay audit-ready and rodent-free this season