Pest Control for Hospitals | Javelin Services

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Safeguarding Patients' Health Against Pests

The unfolding calamity of human antibiotic resistance – Maintaining hygiene standards in hospitals, through regular cleaning and robust pest control measures, is of critical importance in order to minimise the risk of patients suffering infections from contaminated surfaces or products, especially as we head towards a post antibiotic era. At Javelin, we understand the need for clean and sterile conditions in medical facilities and tailor our treatments accordingly.

30 Different types of bacteria – through mechanical transmission, Cockroaches are known to spread > 30 different types of bacteria including Salmonella, E.coli, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus which cause an array of complications including pneumonia, septicemia, cholera, polio and urinary tract infections such as diarrhoea and dysentery. Through the same transmission method, they can spread giant roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, threadworm and pinworm. They can also trigger asthma, through the release of allergens.

Mechanical transmission by flies of diarrhoea and enteric diseases such as diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, typhoid, salmonella and E.coli in addition to tuberculosis, intestinal worms and trachoma (eye disease).

Gram-positive cocci and bacilli and Gram-negative bacilli bacteria – Ants are generally much cleaner insects than cockroaches and flies, but all are capable of transporting pathogenic bacteria in the hospital environment.

Leptospirosis, Bubonic plague, Salmonella, Rat-bite fever, Murine Typhus and additionally Hymenolepis Tapeworms – all spread by Rodents.

Bed Bugs are better known as irritants, than a known vector for disease, but secondary infections are a risk as is the hospital’s reputation. Recent studies have shown that they can however, be carriers of Hepatitis B, although currently there is no proof that they can transmit the disease.

BUSINESS IMPACT OF PESTS

CROSS-CONTAMINATION AND SECONDARY INFECTION OF PATIENTS

Pests carry pathogens and can mechanically transmit directly to humans or indirectly to surfaces which humans then come in to contact with. The risk of healthcare associated infections (HCAI) is high, if robust pest control measures are not in place and hygiene standards maintained.

FOOD CONTAMINATION

Pests contaminate food by damaging food packaging, and by touching, eating and defecating on uncovered food, which leaves it no longer fit for human consumption.

FIRE

The ultimate danger and cost is a destructive fire, which can be caused by rodents gnawing through cables.

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COMMON ISSUES FOR HOSPITALS

WARDS

Bed bugs are common in hospital wards due to the continual movement of people.

Ants and Cockroaches are likely to be found in areas where food and water are served to patients. Both spread disease and can carry pathogens from bins and drains onto human foodstuffs and the surfaces they travel across.

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BED BUGS

Javelin’s Superheated Dry Steam Treatment is able to deliver complete removal of a bed bug infestation in one session, making it ideal for busy hospitals. Steam produced during the treatment eliminates all stages of a bed bug’s life cycle, from eggs to adults, and can be delivered in the presence of people. Wards do not have to be closed for treatment, so vital care can continue uninterrupted.

This treatment comes with a 1 – 6 month warranty depending on what you require. If bed bugs re-infest the treated rooms within that period, Javelin Services will return, free of charge, to eliminate the infestation.

ANTS and COCKROACHES.

After a detailed inspection, a combination of IRS (Internal Residual Spraying) and IGB (Insecticidal Gel Baiting) treatment would be administered to eliminate the infestation as quickly as possible. Post treatment, monitoring devices will be deployed where necessary to monitor activity and to detect a re-infestation at as early a stage as possible.

KITCHENS AND CANTEEN AREAS

Cockroaches, ants, flies and rodents are the main pests affecting kitchens and canteen areas, attracted by food spillages, food scraps, water leaks and light.

Cockroaches and ants often hide in tiny cracks behind or within sinks, cupboards, cooking appliances and can even hide within drinks dispensers.

Flies can easily enter kitchens and eating areas through doors and windows.

Rodents are often seen darting along walls and behind cooking appliances. They not only spread disease, but also gnaw through cables causing fires.

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With an Integrated Pest Management approach, your Javelin service team will detect, assess, treat and monitor any pests for long-term protection. We use a range of tailored solutions, including hygiene and proofing advice, spraying and gelling with targeted applications to avoid the risk of surface contamination and patient health issues.

COCKROACHES and ANTS

After a detailed inspection, a combination of IRS (Internal Residual Spraying) and IGB (Insecticidal Gel Baiting) treatment would be administered to eliminate the infestation as quickly as possible. Post treatment, monitoring devices will be deployed, where necessary, to monitor activity to detect a re-infestation at as early a stage as possible.

FLIES

Our Insect Light Traps (ILT’s) have been designed to be hygienic and to meet all legal and health and safety requirements. ILT’s use glue boards to trap flies that remain attached to the glue board. There is no risk of food contamination and tests have shown that glue boards catch flies 100% faster than the Electric Fly Killer units.

RODENTS

The application of anticoagulant rodenticides in secured bait boxes and/or snap-back traps and sticky boards along the hospital’s perimeter fence, exterior walls and interior areas (where appropriate) to safely achieve rapid reduction in rodent numbers.

OPERATING THEATRES

Any pest issue is a serious issue in an operating theatre, given the highly sensitive sterile environment. The presence of just one ant or one cockroach is sufficient to lead to the contamination of sterile surgical equipment or the wounds of post-operative patients and potentially spread pathogens to patients.

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Keeping pests out of these areas is critical given the potential for cross-contamination and secondary infections. Your Javelin service team will detect, assess, treat and monitor pests in these areas, using the most targeted applications to avoid the risk of contamination and patient health issues.

EXTERNAL AREAS

The tropical climate in Myanmar makes perfect breeding conditions for pests.

Mosquitoes are the most common issue outside and pose a risk to employees of such viruses as Dengue and Zika.

Rats, mice and cockroaches are often seen scuttling around waste sites and drainage systems. Living in these unsanitary areas means these pests pick up bacteria and disease, which they can then carry into your facilities.

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Solutions for outside spaces can be both targeted and comprehensive. Our surveyors will be happy to discuss options and budgets and come up with the most appropriate solution to fit your needs.

MOSQUITOES

We have a number of different solutions for mosquitoes including thermal fogging, larviciding and ULV treatment. For outside areas, a combination of thermal fogging at peak activity times, ULV treatment and larviciding will be administered to target all stages of the mosquitoes life cycle.

RODENTS

The application of anticoagulant rodenticides in secured bait boxes and/or snap-back traps and sticky boards (where appropriate) along the facility’s perimeter fence and exterior walls to safely achieve a rapid reduction in rodent numbers.

FLY CONTROL

The presence of flies and other insects pose a threat to both your employees and patients, as they can easily transfer diseases from room to room.

Traditional electrified grid models are loud and distracting and can create unhygienic conditions by causing the fly body to explode, leaving body fragments and pathogens on surfaces up to 6 feet away. These traditional models are highly inappropriate for the hospital environment.

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Our Insect Light Traps (ILT’s) have been designed to be hygienic and to meet all legal and health and safety requirements, as they use glue boards to trap flies rather than electric grills.

With ILT’s, there is no risk of the spreading of pathogenic material and tests have shown that glue boards catch flies 100% faster than traditional Electric Fly Killer units. ILT’s are silent in operation, capturing and killing flies discreetly, so that patients and medical staff aren’t disturbed by buzzing and zapping sounds.

OTHER SITUATIONS

There are many other pests from snakes to fleas that can cause problems for your hospital.

Termites can cause substantial damage and pose a very real threat to buildings and structures. For more information, please visit our termite control page.

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Whatever your issue, we have trained professionals that are able to safely and effectively treat all common pests.

Please call us with any situations that need addressing and we will be only too happy to help.

For specific pests, please see our pest library for more information.

TESTIMONIALS

We have had a L-T relationship with Javelin and they service more than half of all our sites in Myanmar. They provide a value-added service at a sensible price. Nothing is too much trouble and they have a quality reporting system. Their staff are always very helpful and technicians are punctual. Most importantly, across all properties they service, pest issues have been reduced to a minimum.

Nationwide Retail Malls

10 Nov 2021

We have been using Javelin’s GPC and Disinfection Treatments since 2019. We are highly satisfied with the servicing, chemicals, check lists and detailed reports, which are perfect for our external ISO and SGS audits and our internal annual Head Office audits.

We are also very thankful for providing so many requested reports, when needed.

International Logistics Co

13 Dec 2021

We have been working with Javelin since 2018 and they have provided us with a consistent quality service offering. Emergency requests have been handled effectively and in a timely manner. Staff are polite and helpful.

Nationwide restaurant chain

7 Jan 2022

We have been working with Javelin since December 2020.

Javelin has been responsible for pest control both in the embassy building and in the residence of the Ambassador including the garden areas.

During the period of cooperation Myanmar had to cope with many difficulties and restrictions due to the pandemic and the political/security situation and in these challenging times, Javelin managed to maintain a punctual and reliable service.

The Embassy is very satisfied with the general attitude, quality, performance and billing of the Javelin team.

In addition, Javelin has always been ready to suggest reasonable solutions for specific issues.

European embassy

18 Jan 2022

Javelin provide a great service. Staff are friendly and helpful. We appreciate their attention to detail and great services.

Major hotel, Yangon

26 Jun 2021

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