Running a restaurant or food industry business is a challenging task. From sourcing the freshest ingredients to keeping your customers happy, there’s always something to be done. With so much on your plate, pests are the last thing you’d want to worry about. But unfortunately, pests like cockroaches, mice, and ants are a common problem in the food industry. Who wants to find a cockroach or a mouse in the pantry ruining the food stock or even worse? No one!

First of all, pests can ruin your food, which is a huge problem. Imagine serving a mouse-chewed bag of flour as your special of the day. Not exactly a recipe for success, right? Pests can also spread diseases, which can make your customers sick. A single sighting of a cockroach crawling across the floor while customers are enjoying their food can send them scurrying out of the door, never to return again, not to mention the potential for a bad yelp review. Second, pests can also cause structural damage to your building and equipment. Mice, for example, can chew through electrical wiring and start fires.

So, what’s the solution? Pest control, of course! Now, you may be thinking, “Can’t I just do this myself with some DIY methods and some bug spray from the store?” Well, yes and no. Sure, you can try to tackle the problem yourself, but it’s important to remember that pests can be very resilient and difficult to eliminate completely. Plus, using the wrong methods or chemicals can actually make the problem worse which is why you should leave this to a professional pest control expert. However, we do have a few suggestions that you could keep in mind.

To keep your restaurant business pest free, here are some things that you must follow:

1. You should examine all deliveries for pests and cover the pipes and openings, using concrete or sheet metal.

2. The floor drains should be protected by grates. By sealing all the floor and wall cracks and ensuring that there are no crevices, this can help prevent pest entry.

3. Rats typically leave a black urine mark that can be seen under UV lights. This helps determine whether or not rodents are present.

4. Cockroaches are the most common of all pests in restaurants. To avoid cockroach infestations, keep the area clean and structurally sound.

However, these are not enough because only a professional pest control expert can fully understand the extent of your infestation and treat it from the root to eliminate it without causing any harm or damage. That’s why it’s so important to choose the right pest control company to protect your restaurant or food industry business. And that’s where Matrix PE comes in!

Matrix PE has over 23 years of experience in treating pest infestations. We have the knowledge, expertise, and equipment to effectively eliminate pests and protect your restaurant or the food industry business from any pest infestations making your environment pest free. We devise a comprehensive pest control plan that includes a detailed monthly inspection. We understand the importance of prompt services and therefore offer flexible scheduling and rapid response times. So, schedule a free pest inspection by calling 1-800-596-0313 or visit our website to know more!

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