Best Practices for Pest Control in Restaurants
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When your restaurant and employees are thriving and making money, it’s a double win. But in the background lurks some pests— bacteria, fungi, insects and even plants you didn’t invite to the party! — that can destroy it all. If left uncontrolled, they can injure or sicken your customers, damage your reputation and bottom line. In the worst cases, they could cause you to lose your license.
We understand how difficult pest control for restaurants can be, but we’ve got you covered. Our certified team has restaurant pest control experience and takes this responsibility seriously. Our experts employ an integrated pest management (IPM) process to ensure safety and effectively keep your property pest-free.
Our Restaurants Pest Control Program
Hospitality industry is not for pests. Zero tolerance is the industry norm so it’s important to stick with a good food safety focused pest control program that will deal with the issues that caused the infestation, take care of any pests and put in place measures that will stop re-infestation. This is best done by people with skills and training.
Inspection
Regular checkups help a lot in successful pest control in restaurants. Inspections should be done at least once a week. The idea behind this is to detect any early signs of pests and take action before the problem gets worse. During these inspections, thorough checks are done in places where pests may hide. Our professionals will major their focus on checking for possible nesting sites as well as entry points. We will then provide you with a detailed report that will show you the areas with pest activities.
Inspections often turn up high-risk areas of your operation that are prone to pests—inside and outside the restaurant—and you should take steps to address these before they become a problem. Control and exclusion practices, including sealing, and improvements to landscaping will also help in stopping pests. Above all, maintenance is key in keeping pests out of your restaurant.
Objective Identification
You need to know the kind of pest that has invaded your restaurant in order to apply the right treatment. Different pests require different types of control and you don’t want to waste time and money on something that won’t work. Our technicians are professionally trained in knowing how to identify pests and are familiar with habits of each, therefore our method of pest control will be more effective.
Analysis
Every inspection starts with trying to figure out why you have a pest infestation. Are things in the restaurant or bar setting up conducive conditions for pests to move in? Is the infestation coming from an area outside and then moving in, or is it coming in with deliveries? We will figure it out and then take steps to fix it.
Pest Treatment Selection
Good pest control practices quite often are a combination of three methods; physical, mechanical and chemical. There is not one chemical method which can substitute the absolute need of basic hygiene and cleanliness. Non-chemical methods, bait stations, sticky traps, electronic fly traps etc. can be used very effectively to keep populations of pests down.
We can also change some of the environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity, so that either the pests cannot survive or their reproduction rate sows down. If needed, we use chemicals but we are conscious of using environment friendly products.
Monitoring Frequency
Pest control is not something that gets done once and forgotten about. The more you are monitoring your restaurant, the earlier you will catch a problem and the easier it will be to stop an infestation from spreading. Educate your staff to look and report.
Documentation
To start with, in order to be audit-ready, you also want to make certain your restaurant is truly compliant. And the truth is, documentation is everything. All pest management activities – and that includes inspections as well as other services – need to be properly documented and in real-time.
Cockroaches are a common pest in restaurants as they prefer dark, secluded areas near food and water. They can carry the bacteria that causes dysentery and salmonella. Once roach populations get out of control, it’s a difficult task trying to get rid of them yourself. Our technicians are trained in locating and eliminating cockroach harborage areas. We will use chemical applications if necessary, using EPA approved products designed specifically for restaurants.
Fly Control
Houseflies and fruit flies are a common flying pest in restaurant. These flies not only contaminate food but also spread diseases such as cholera and typhoid. We control them by effecting elimination of breeding, along with maintaining cleanliness. Our team uses highly advanced fly traps and fumigators for reduction and control of their population.
Rodent Management
Rodents such as rats and mice are not only dangerous but also pose various risks to the health and safety of your restaurant. They spread diseases through their droppings, urine, and fur. The sight of a rodent is enough to tarnish your reputation in the market. To deal with rodents, we adopt Integrated Pest Management which includes decluttering, blocking entry points, and proper placement of bait stations all over the premises. We use rodenticides as a last resort only and precautions are taken to avoid any contact with surfaces, in kitchens.
Risk Assessment
Restaurants are one of the many businesses that are at high risk of having pest issues due to the nature of their operations. Performing a thorough risk assessment is important and our experts will walk through your establishment, identifying specific areas of concern and assessing the level of risk. From there, we will develop a customized preventative program to help keep those pests out of your restaurant.
Keep your restaurant free from pests with Maximum Pest Control.
Maintaining a pest free environment is critical to keeping your business successful. By following the above best practices, you can prevent infestations protect your staff and maintain the reputation of your restaurant.
At Maximum Pest Control Services, you will find all types of pest control services for restaurants. Our trained insured and bonded professionals are capable to take care of all your pests’ problems so that you get a spot that is clean and safe.
Cockroaches, rodents, ants or flies, we handle it all and are here to help. Call Maximum Pest Control Services today and book an inspection (905) 582-5502. We will help you keep your restaurant free from pests. Your customers are entitled to a clean, pest-free dining experience. We can make that happen for you.
