SLSU Sogod Campus Conducts Pest Control Services Ahead of AY 2026–2027 Opening
In preparation for the opening of Academic Year 2026–2027, Southern Leyte State University – Sogod Campus conducted pest control services on June 13, 2026, covering major academic buildings that will soon accommodate students, faculty members, personnel, and other University stakeholders.
The pest control activity was undertaken by Sigma Pest Control Services, the service provider engaged by Sogod Campus under an existing one-year contract for pest control services. The treatment covered the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), Faculty of Computer Studies and Information Technology (FCSIT), and Faculty of Hospitality, Tourism and Management (FHTM) Buildings, including faculty offices, classrooms, laboratories, comfort rooms, storage rooms, hallways, and corridors.
The activity aimed to control and prevent the proliferation of common pests such as cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes, flies, and rodents, which may affect sanitation, safety, facility maintenance, and the University's overall learning and working environment.
The conduct of pest control services forms part of SLSU’s continuing commitment to ensure that its facilities remain clean, safe, functional, and conducive to learning. As the University prepares for the return of students and the full operation of academic activities for AY 2026–2027, preventive maintenance interventions are necessary to address sanitation-related concerns and to protect the health and welfare of the University community.
Pest control is an important component of campus facility management. In academic buildings where classrooms, laboratories, offices, and common areas are used daily, maintaining pest-free spaces helps promote hygiene, comfort, and operational readiness. If left unmanaged, pests may contaminate surfaces, damage materials and equipment, affect storage areas, and compromise the cleanliness of learning and working spaces.
The inclusion of laboratories, comfort rooms, storage rooms, hallways, and corridors in the coverage reflects the University’s comprehensive approach to campus upkeep. These areas are frequently used and may be vulnerable to pest presence due to moisture, stored materials, food residues, waste accumulation, and regular foot traffic. By covering both instructional and support spaces, the activity helped ensure that the buildings are better prepared for daily use once classes formally open.
The pest control service is also significant to the specific functions of the covered buildings. The FHTM Building supports hospitality and tourism-related instruction, where sanitation and hygiene are closely linked to professional training standards. The FCSIT Building houses learning spaces and laboratories that require a clean and orderly environment for technology-based instruction, while the FAS Building supports various academic activities that require safe and well-maintained classrooms and offices.
Prior to the activity, concerned stakeholders were advised to refrain from using or accessing the covered buildings during the conduct of pest control operations, considering that chemicals used for treatment may be unsafe for humans during application and immediate post-treatment periods. The University also coordinated with the concerned Faculty Deans to facilitate access to the covered rooms, offices, laboratories, and other spaces.
The activity demonstrates the University’s proactive approach to facility management. Instead of waiting for pest-related concerns to escalate, SLSU Sogod Campus continues to implement scheduled interventions that help preserve the quality of its physical environment and support uninterrupted academic operations.
As SLSU opens another academic year, the conduct of pest control services stands as one of the University’s many preparatory measures to provide students, faculty, and personnel with a clean, safe, and supportive campus environment where learning, teaching, and public service can thrive.