Contrary to popular belief, the issue of pests getting into food storage containers is not only relevant to individual homeowners. In fact, many commercial companies struggle to keep their food storage free of pests. Here are a few tips and tricks for commercial companies to consider to keep their food storage containers pest-free. Ultimately, however, most commercial companies will have to call a pest control company, such as as Preventative Pest Control, to finish the job.

Keep the Food Storage Area Clean

If commercial companies can keep pests out of the food storage area in the first place, they may not have to deal with as many pests getting into their food storage containers. Ensure that the food storage area is cleaned on a regular basis. If a rodent is able to find food on the floor of the food storage area, they will likely look for more food and thus eventually get into your food storage containers.

Close Off Entry Points

One of the most effective ways you can keep your food storage containers pest-free is by closing off all possible entry points. If rodents can’t even get into the food storage area, they won’t be able to get into the food storage containers. Therefore, one should make all entry points completely inaccessible. Some examples of entry points include holes and gaps. You should keep in mind that some pests, such as cockroaches, can fit through the smallest of openings. It is also important to keep in mind that rodents in particular can be very clever. You shouldn’t be surprised if they manage to reach the food storage area via pipes and cables.

Keep the Containers Off the Floor

Considering how difficult it is to close off all entry points, you should keep all the food containers off the floor in case pests do manage to access the food storage area. If possible, you should keep the containers away from walls, as most pests can also climb well. One option is keeping storage containers on wooden slats suspended at least a foot or so off the floor.

Use Traps

In order to deal with a rodent infestation in the food storage area, you should use a variety of traps. While you can also use poison to keep rodents out of the food storage area, it’s best not to use poison and chemicals around food unless you know what you’re doing. Traps are safer to use around food and they are also reusable. Since the rodents die on the spot, you won’t have to worry about rotting carcasses in the walls of your building.

If you’re having trouble keeping your food storage containers pest-free, you should contact Preventative Pest Control today. We have the expertise and resources necessary to deal with any pest infestations!