The hustle and bustle of a popular eatery can bring about many challenges to South Florida restaurant owners. While there may be a consistent eye on restaurant cleanliness, even the most vigilant can let some obvious signs of a pest infestation slip through the cracks. Here are Manning Brothers Pest Control’s top 3 symptoms to look out for when trying to catch a pest problem:
Complaints from customers
The easiest ‘heads-up’ restaurant owners can be given when uncovering a pest infestation would be a constant pattern of customer complaints. Your customers are your biggest critics, spending a significant amount of time observing the environment they’re eating in. They have the time and attention span to spot strange pest activity, all while restaurant staff are multitasking throughout the space.
Pest droppings
Pests tend to make their mark indoors with a sea of small droppings. The most common types of excrement come from pests like rats, mice and cockroaches. Ideally, the dropping size will mimic the size of the pests – i.e. rats and mice excrete larger droppings, while cockroach droppings resemble small black or brown pellets. Some droppings have an unpleasant odor, making it easier for staff (or unfortunately, customers) to spot.
Pest nests
Like all kinds of animals, you’ll know pests have made a home for themselves if they’ve created nesting areas on your property. Small dark areas, like under furniture or inside restaurant walls, are more likely to harbor pest nests. Different pests use a variety of materials to assemble their nests, like wood shavings, paper shreds, cardboard or cotton. 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.
If you think your restaurant may have a pest infestation, call Manning Brothers Pest Control at 954-772-3077 to evaluate the situation. Our team of experts is sure to clear your property before the pest problem escalates.
