For restaurant managers and owners, pests are bad for business. While it may be tempting to assign someone to handle the pest problem in house, that could cause more problems than it solves. Most states have specific limitations and regulations in place governing pest management in commercial food handling areas.

This is to prevent serving areas, food preparation equipment, food preparation areas, and dining areas from being contaminated with the product used to get rid of the pests. Rodent control and fly control are also heavily regulated to prevent contamination of areas where food is eaten, served, cooked, prepared, or uncovered. Anyone applying product in these areas must understand these laws in order to be compliant to avoid penalties. It is the professional pest control technician’s job to know these regulations and how your business can remain compliant.

Pest Prevention in Restaurants

Pest prevention in restaurants begins with two steps: exclusion and sanitation. Exclusion means preventing pests from entering the area. This means that your windows and door should have tight weather seal around them. Any wall voids should be caulked. You should also never leave window or doors open if they do not have screens on them of if the screens have tears or holes. Close the door to pests and you are less likely to have a problem.

Sanitation is often the primary reason for pest problems in restaurants. Sinks, kitchen equipment, floors, food preparation areas, and trash bins should be well cleaned on a regular basis, especially upon closing at night. Any of these areas can lead to pest problems if not cleaned properly.

Fly Problem usually means a Sanitation Problem

Flies can be a real problem in restaurants and it is important to know what problems different types of flies signify. Regular house flies are usually drawn into an area where sanitation is a problem. Moth flies emerge when there is a d

rain problem so check plumbing, drains in sinks and the floor, and toilets to ensure they are all clean and draining properly. Fruit flies tend to gather around spoiled food, particularly produce. The thing to remember is, if there are flies in your kitchen they will eventually find their way into your dining room – and you don’t want that.

When you need commercial pest control you can trust, call on us. At Preventive Pest Control restaurant pest control is our business. We will make sure that you are compliant with all related pest control regulations in your state and help you keep your commercial kitchen pest free. Our experienced, knowledgeable technician will use the latest, most advanced pest control techniques and products to get rid of pests and keep them away. Visit our website or give us a call and get pest free today.