As a restaurant owner, you know the importance of a clean and pest-free environment for the health and safety of your staff and your guests. We’re here to help you on this mission! Make the following ideas a regular practice and you’ll be on your way to a pest-free establishment:
- Be sure to close up entry points, seal holes and cracks, and keep doors closed as often as possible.
- Promptly clear prep or dining areas after use and keep all surfaces clean, including patio areas.
- Keep the kitchen thoroughly clean of food, grease, trash, etc. after every use.
- Install bait traps around brightly lit areas that regularly draw insects.
- Do not allow trash to sit any longer than absolutely necessary, and make sure dumpsters stay closed.
- Store food properly and practice FIFO: first in, first out with ingredients and food supplies.
- Remove dinnerware from the dining area as soon as guests are done eating.
- Keep floors clear of crumbs and other food waste.
- Have a complete and thorough daily cleaning routine in place.
- Make sure grease traps are cleaned regularly.
If you would like to learn about pest control for your restaurant, please contact us for a free inspection. We offer residential pest control and commercial pest control for the greater Capital District area including Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Rensselaer Counties.