Keeping pests out of your restaurant can mean the difference between booming business and a total nightmare. Many types of South Florida insects may carry diseases that can potentially affect the health of your customers and employees. The mere sight of an insect in your restaurant can ruin the confidence your patrons have in your establishment. Word can travel fast, and ultimately, a pest infestation can destroy your business and reputation. Thankfully, Manning Pest Control is here to offer a few tips to help avoid a dangerous pest epidemic in your restaurant.
Do your research
Before trying DIY rodent traps or ineffective repellents, learn about the pests that are most likely to invade your restaurant. In South Florida, cockroaches are a common threat to food-service establishments because they are drawn to moisture, food remnants and grease. Cockroaches are difficult to kill, and they may require professional treatment as soon as you notice the first cockroach.
Flies are other South Florida restaurant pests that can cause serious health concerns. These pests can easily contaminate food and drinks. Typically, drain flies and fruit flies are the species that tend to infest restaurants. Similar to cockroaches and flies, ants are also drawn to food sources. Ants travel in colonies; once you spot one, there are bound to be trails and trails of ants nearby.
Eliminate easy access to food
When pests enter your restaurant, they are typically lured by readily available food sources. To make your restaurant less appealing to cockroaches, flies and ants, you can take special precautions to make sure that these bothersome insects do not have access to any sources of food. Cleaning up food scraps, throwing out exposed food containers and emptying trash bins regularly are ways you can keep pests out. More specifically, it is best to transfer food products to airtight, plastic containers. South Florida pests cannot usually penetrate these hard plastics, which also lock in the smell of appetizing foods.
Keep your restaurant clean and clear
Allowing dirty, cluttered spaces to exist in your restaurant only entices pests to make homes for themselves. Small, moist or dark areas, like under appliances or inside restaurant walls, are more likely to harbor pest habitats. During your restaurant’s routine inspection, make sure to have a professional look out for areas a regular staff member may not be able to spot. In addition, be sure to thoroughly scrub out sink drains, which can attract flies and roaches.
The best way to ensure your restaurant is clear of pests is to contact a professional pest control team like Manning Pest Control. Our team of licensed, fully-insured pest control experts will perform a comprehensive assessment on your restaurant and terminate any sign of pests. Contact Manning Pest Control at (954) 772-3077 to request a FREE quote today.
