Warm, cozy and full of dark corners and a wide variety of food options to choose from: That’s what makes a restaurant one of the most appealing places for pests to hide. Consumer surveys have shown that 60% of restaurant patrons would be apt to tell at least 5 of their friends and family about a pest sighting while dining. From that perspective, you can see how having a pest problem can be detrimental to your business.
Beetles, Weevils & Moths – All of that fresh produce and packaged goodness coming through the back door makes it easy for these pests to hitch a ride on in. Not only can beetles, weevils and moths contaminate products and potentially make restaurant guests sick, but they’re capable of destroying a ton of inventory as well. To keep these pests out, make sure to thoroughly check any packages that come in.
Cockroaches – Probably the most notable, feared and loathed restaurant pests of them all is the cockroach. Not only can these creepy crawlies enter your establishment in a variety of ways, but they’re extremely resilient as well. In fact, cockroaches are able to survive for 2 months without food and 10 days without water.
Flies – From house flies to fruit flies, these tiny critters are usually seen during the warmer months. They enter your restaurant through open windows and doors and lay eggs in and around your food and beverages. Fruit flies are especially common behind the bar, which is why it’s so important to cap off any taps and bottles before closing every night.
Mice & Rats – Rodents are sneaky scavengers by nature, so it’s no surprise that they’re usually attracted to the sweet scent floating out of a restaurant kitchen. The abundance of food is treasure trove for mice and rats alike. While seeing scurrying rodents around a restaurant will certainly send shivers up anyone’s spine, having an infestation can also pose a serious threat to the health of your customers as well.
If you’re a restaurant owner in the Massachusetts or New Hampshire area and suspect that your business might be at risk of an infestation, don’t wait! Give Pest Control Unlimited a call and let our experienced professionals evaluate your situation and provide the pest control services you want and need to perpetuate a healthy, wealthy food business.
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