Running a restaurant is hard work. You’re not only responsible for providing customers with delicious food, but meeting their expectations for quality service and ambiance. And because rodents and insects gravitate to places that have an ample food supply, you’ll also have the challenge of keeping your establishment critter-free. The guide below offers pest control tips to implement in your restaurant.

How to Stop Pests From Visiting Your Restaurant

1. Handle Trash Bins Properly

Correct containment and disposal of trash should be your first step to pest control. Your trash bins should always be lined and sealed tightly to prevent strong smells from coming out and attracting critters. Restaurants should take out filled garbage bins to the dumpster several times a day and disinfect the containers at least once a week. Also, keep the area surrounding the trash bins free of garbage as well.

2. Keep Drains Clean

Many restaurants make the mistake of dumping everything down the drain. But any oil or organic matter that become trapped in it will congeal and rot, attracting flies and resulting in a clogged drain. Once enticed, any bugs living off that food can multiply easily. Therefore, use a garbage disposal for appropriate materials and can oil and fat in mason jars before throwing it into the trash. Make sure to clean all drains regularly. 

3. Seal Entry Points

Pests like roaches and mice are experts at making their way through tight spaces. Therefore, seal gaps and cracks around windows and doors with caulk and weatherstripping. Get in the habit of keeping the doors in your restaurant shut as often as possible, and fit them with screens to let fresh air in while keeping insects like mosquitos and flies out. Don't forget to check the ventilation shafts as rodents can also use them to get inside your restaurant.

Don’t allow critters to undermine the hygiene or the reputation of your restaurant. The pest control professionals at All Service will help you keep them at bay. Located in New Braunfels, TX, the company offers reliable animal control, pest control, and termite treatment to Seguin, San Marcos, Schertz, and the surrounding areas. They also conduct chimney and duct cleaning. Check out their website to view their full list of services or call (830) 626-2847 to make an inquiry.