Pest control in vessels is crucial for ensuring the safety, hygiene, and operational efficiency of ships. Rodents, cockroaches, bedbugs, and stored-product insects can infest cargo holds, crew quarters, kitchens, and storage areas of ships and other vessels. The presence of such pests leads to health hazards and destruction of supplies. Properly undertaken pest control measures help avoid contamination, transmission of diseases, and damage to vessel structures.

Common Pests on Ships

• Rodents (Rats & Mice) – vectors of diseases, damaging by gnawing on electrical wiring, food supplies, and insulation.
• Cockroaches – find ideal habitats in warm, humid places, such as galleys and engine rooms; contaminate food and spread bacteria.
• Bedbugs – infest crew cabins and passenger areas, resulting in discomfort and health problems.
• Stored-Product Pests – weevils and beetles infest food and grain shipments.
• Mosquitoes & Flies: Can enter vessels at ports and spread diseases like malaria and dengue fever. Pest Control Strategies for Vessels