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How to choose your EFK......?
It’s a simple reflection of the economic downturn, buying in lower cost equipment and products which have the same specification on paper may look like an attractive proposition initially. However the satisfaction of buying cheap is often short lived against the long-term annoyance of irate customers or the pain of losing customers altogether. It is important to check and establish exactly what guarantee or warranty policies exist before you purchase equipment or stock materials. If the price is low, then usually there is little margin for the manufacturer or distributor to adequately support you if things should not work out as planned. The research and development into chemical preparations, usually ensure 100% efficiency, but how the product is applied through application equipment is something different altogether. Non-chemical control measures such as EFKs have a very important role to play in the Integrated Approach to Pest Management, but who pays if they should falter?
A 10 year guarantee for a Cobra Translucent machine costing £100 seems easy to say; looking at it another way the relative cost of the unit, per year of guarantee, is £10. A ‘cheaper’machine costing £60 with a two year guarantee has an annual relative cost of £30 per year. A 40% saving, but with triple the risk of replacement. Without a unit that is effective and sited in the correct place, if your client does experience a heavy, unexpected infestation, how quickly is the unit going to clear up the problem? If the machine doesn’t have a highly effective rate of catch, the probability of the pest controller being called out to address the infestation is much higher. The ‘perceived’ original cost saving is quickly evaporating.
In the world of EFKs, extensive research shows that factors such as shape and colour as well as light output, influences the number of insects attracted. In addition to these features, the light reflecting louvre panel in the unit further enhances the light output as well as hiding the catch from public view. New technology is becoming available to extend the life of lamps and this has a significance with servicing profitability. While the newer lamps are more expensive, if they last twice as long, the cost is actually less than you may have been paying to date.
The key things you should look for are:
• How effectively will the item do its job?
• How long is the guarantee period offered?
• Are spare parts readily available?
So as you can see, sometimes the lower price of an item can cost you a lot more in the long run and damage your business’ reputation.
Can you afford for that to happen?