Grain Store Cleaning Services
Grain Store Cleaning Services
At Bristol Pests we are experienced providers of expert Grain Store Cleaning services, maintaining the highest cleanliness and sanitary standards all across the country.
We utilise advanced equipment and industry best practices to effectively remove contaminants, pests, and debris from your grain stores – as well as identify future risks and provide overall pest control.
- 30+ years of experience
- Licensed and certified pest controllers
- Guaranteed results
- Nationwide provider
- Free Quotes
- 7 Days a week service
We provide our comprehensive grain store cleaning services for all types of facilities, including silos, grain bins, warehouses, and more.
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Our Grain Store Cleaning Process
Initial Inspection
Before we start our cleaning process we must first empty the store and clear it out thoroughly. This allows for a comprehensive inspection of the facility, including walls, floors, ceilings, and any equipment, helping us identify any damage or cracks which may harbour pests.
Removal of Residual Grains
It’s essential to remove all traces of grains to prevent the risk of contamination or insect infestation. We use specialized equipment including grain vacuums and sweepers as well as more traditional methods such as shovelling and brushing to ensure that all residual grains have been removed.
Deep Cleaning
Our deep cleaning involves cleaning every single surfaces thoroughly, including difficult areas including roof spaces, under the floor, and support beams which provide harbourage for mites & weevils. Vacuuming, brushing, and pressure washing are commonly used methods to eliminate dust, dirt, and debris – while full spraying is also an option for a complete disinfection where necessary.
Pest Control
Grain stores are susceptible to infestations from insects, rodents, or other pests. Proper pest control measures should be implemented during the cleaning process. This may involve the use of insecticides, traps, or regular monitoring to prevent and eliminate pests that could damage or contaminate the grains.
Repair and Maintenance
When we carry out our initial inspection it is important that any necessary repairs identified are carried out promptly in order to ensure the integrity of the grain store. Common problems we find include sealing cracks and gaps, fixing and preventing leaks and water intrusion as well as repairing any potential pest ingress points.
Routine
Keeping your grain store in tip-top condition is a continuous process that requires routine inspection, cleaning, pest control and repair. Which is why we often work with our customers over many years in order to ensure the long term viability of the grain store.
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Why is grain store cleaning important?
Ensuring your grain store is clean and fully prepared for harvest is crucial for preventing contamination from pests, avoiding spoilage, and potentially devastating losses.
Cleaning helps remove any remaining residual grains, dust, debris, or foreign materials that may contaminate your grains. Failing to clean thoroughly can lead to pest infestation from a wide range of common pests. These pests can affect the quality and marketability of the grains, leading to waste and financial loss.
Spoilage can also occur from the growth of molds, funghi, and bacteria, so it is important that the grain store is in a suitable condition to prevent the deterioration of the stored grain. We are able to identify where grain stores may not be suitable in their current state to avoid these issues at the outset. Once these issues are rectified we can then carry out our thorough cleaning processes to ensure your grain store is in the perfect condition to store your harvest.
Common Grain Store Pests
There are range of pests that are common in the UK and are generally categorised as primary and secondary pests.
The primary pests damage grain and they also raise the temperature and moisture levels. These then create suitable conditions for secondary pests and fungi which further deteriorate the quality of the harvest.
Common infestations include:
- Grain weevil,
- Saw-toothed grain beetle,
- Rust-red grain beetle,
- Lesser grain borer,
- Rust-red flour beetle,
- Rice and maize weevil
We’ve created this guide to help you identify the type of pests you may have lurking in your grain.
Get in touch today
We are always delighted to talk through your requirements, so please contact us on 07970 749 482, at any time between 8 am & 6 pm, 7 days a week.
IDENTIFY YOUR PEST-FREE IDENTIFICATION SERVICE
If you have just found a pest, we can tell you immediately what you might be dealing with. Send us a photo by email or by picture message, using the contact details above. The image quality doesn’t have to be perfect. You might find that scan-to-email on a desktop scanner or multi-function printer is a viable alternative to a camera or mobile phone.