Pest Control In Restaurants – 5 Tips

Restaurants should never neglect pest control, which is a critical element. Evidence of pest activity can threaten the cleanliness of the business and discourage customers. Picture arriving at a restaurant and seeing cockroaches crawling up the walls or a rat scurrying across the room.

In today’s society, nothing can match good old word of mouth, and in an era of social media, one small mistake can lead to damaging your restaurant’s reputation in a matter of hours.

However, it’s not just your reputation that could be at risk; you can experience monetary losses from spoiled food, damage to the building, and electrical systems, and spoiled stock as a result of pests that have been allowed to grow.

If you own or manage a restaurant, there are preventative steps you can take in collaboration with a reputable pest control service to maintain a pest-free environment in your establishment.

1. Identify Entry Points  

Take a close look at the outside of your building for possible entry points. These might be holes in screens, foundation cracks, small gaps in walls or doors that do not properly close.

2. Remove Pest Attractants  

Standing water, garbage, abandoned kitchen equipment, pallets and food waste can all attract pests such as cockroaches, ants, rodents and termites. If you eliminate litter on your property and dispose of it properly, you will minimize the chances of pests that invite themselves.

3. Maintain Cleanliness  

Good pest control starts with cleaning  and not just vacuuming the floors. Develop a routine deep cleaning involves moving appliances (such as refrigerators, stoves, microwaves and freezers), and cleaning behind, under, and inside them. Always throw out food scraps right away, wipe up spills promptly and keep floors clear of food debris!

You might be shocked at just how much correct cleaning can reduce pest belongings!

4. Train and Educate Staff  

Everyone in your restaurant will need to learn the importance of pest control and how to prevent infestations. Keep a record of pest sightings, and take employee reports seriously. While the pests will have a longer time to breed the longer you put off a pest control treatment.

5. Engage Professional Pest Control Services 

Do not attempt to exterminate the pest with do-it-yourself methods. Instead, hire regular pest control techs who specialize in restaurants. Pick a provider that will partner with you to resolve existing pest challenges and disrupt future problems.

If you are having pest problems in your restaurant, or are unhappy with your current pest control provider, contact us.

Termishield Termite Treatment Midvale offers all pest control services in Midvale and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6275 6571 or visit our website:

https://termishieldtermitetreatment.com.au/