Ridding Restaurants of Pests

Part of what makes a restaurant successful is a commitment to clean. Proper sanitization ensures that customers stay safe and healthy but it can also mean return clientele and preventing lost revenue. A night out at a restaurant might be a treat for humans but for pests, these areas are a recurring source of food. Keep the bugs out by calling a pest control professional.

The Problem of Pests

There are certain places that you expect to see pests. An ant creeping across an outdoor patio is common enough but when you begin to notice pests inside seating areas or kitchens, this is a real problem. All it takes is one client to spot a moth, fly or mouse and your reputation is as good as done for.

More than leaving customers to question your cleaning practices or sanitation techniques, having pests inside your kitchen is bad for health and safety and for your revenue. The food service industry is competitive enough that a single mistake can send customers packing. More than losing clients, pests are known to chew through packaging to get access to food stuffs, contaminating supplies.

Don’t wait for the worst-case scenario when you can have a pest control expert solve your problem at the first sign of an issue.

What to Expect From Pests

Rodents: Rats, mice and even squirrels are the most common culprits for infestations around kitchens. These tiny opportunists are quick to jump on the chance to sneak into pantries, securing a recurring food source for themselves. These pests damage stores of food, ruining inventory but also spreading bacteria and disease.

Birds: While most pests attack kitchens from the inside out, pigeons and other small birds are quick to congregate outside. It does not take much for patio spaces to be overrun with pigeons, crawling for crumbs and swooping for their supper. This is uncomfortable for guests but it is also means droppings. Bird droppings are ugly, unappealing, dirty and can even damage finishes over time.

Moths, Ants and Beetles: It is simple enough to catch sight of larger pests in your area but the smaller these intruders are, the longer they spread their numbers. Even tiny pests can invade food supplies, meaning a fully tainted food supply.

If bothersome bugs have invaded your home or commercial kitchen, call Toodaloo today for an environmentally friendly approach to pest control. From live traps to natural deterrents, our pest specialists have got you covered!