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Legal help with business and commercial pest control issues

On Behalf of | Apr 5, 2019 | Business & Commercial, Firm News |

Pest control can be a lucrative business in Alabama and across the nation. Because people are generally uninterested in having pests – mice, rats, roaches, termites, bedbugs and more – in their home, business or on their property, they will call for help from professionals in the business of pest control. Since business and commercial concerns in this area range from having the proper permits, using chemicals legally and drawing up agreements, pest control companies must be protected by having a qualified business and commercial law firm on their side.

This is always necessary when working in pest control, but it becomes even more vital if there are legal issues and claims against the company. With chemical exposure, the public will generally be sensitive to the individual rather than the company. The danger of chemicals is known and since they are needed to effectively end the pest problem, the company must use them. When allegations of exposure, a lack of safety procedures or other violations take place, having a defense is a must. The same is true when there are lawsuits related to termites and bedbugs. If a client says a company failed to control an infestation or made it worse, the entire business can be compromised.

Some pest control companies that are competing with one another might realize that there is enough business to go around and they are better off in the long run by merging with their competitor. Or there could be a national company that wants to absorb a local one. With mergers and acquisitions or pending transactions, there are various factors of due diligence and the proper structure of agreements that must be addressed.

When running a pest control business, many companies make the mistake of not understanding the vulnerabilities they face when there are allegations of wrongdoing or an alleged failure to meet their end of an agreement. Regardless of the situation, all pest control companies should have legal help to run their business and defend them when there are accusations lodged. A business and commercial law firm that has worked with pest control companies and understands their needs should be called for representation.