Case Study: Why You Should Check on Top of Your Server Racks
On a recent data centre cleaning assignment, our Technical Cleaning team made a surprising discovery — an active ant nest. It’s hard to know how long it had been there, but one thing was certain: it was a disaster waiting to happen.
Why Pests in Data Centres Are a Serious Risk
Data centres are designed to be controlled environments, but that doesn’t make them immune to pests. Ants, rodents, and insects can:
Damage sensitive hardware and cabling
Interfere with connections
Attract further contamination from nesting materials and waste
Even a small infestation can cause downtime, equipment failure, and costly repairs.
The Problem with Hidden Contamination
Pests often set up home in hard-to-reach areas like the tops of server racks, cable trays, and behind equipment. These spots are rarely seen during routine checks, meaning problems can go undetected until damage has already been done.
Our certified Technical Cleaners are trained to clean every surface in your mission-critical areas — even the ones you can’t see. This means if there’s a hidden infestation, we’ll find it before it spreads.
From Detection to Prevention
If we spot evidence of pests in your data centre or comms room, you can alert your Facilities Management team immediately. Early detection gives you the chance to remove the problem before it wreaks havoc on your infrastructure.
Technical cleaning is not just about dust and debris removal — it’s about protecting your investment, preventing downtime, and ensuring the reliability of your data centre.
Request a Free Site Inspection
Australian IT Services is Australia’s market leader in data centre and technical cleaning. Our highly skilled and security-cleared specialists work to the highest standards to keep your environment contaminant-free and your hardware safe.
Request a free quote today to identify hidden risks, protect your mission-critical equipment, and stop pests before they become a costly problem.
