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Of all the challenges restaurant owners face, a roach problem ranks near the top of the list. Their presence can damage your bottom line in the following ways, which is why roach control is essential for your restaurant if you spot an infestation.

Why You Need Roach Control for Your Restaurant

1. They Demolish Good Reputations

Just seeing one roach is all it takes for a customer to post a critical review of your restaurant online. When the news spreads, previously loyal customers may take their business elsewhere. Potential customers will opt for other, cleaner establishments. This can damage your bottom line long after the roaches are gone.

2. They Make People Sick

Roach ControlRoaches can make you, your employees, and your customers sick. Their droppings can cause salmonella and food poisoning. German cockroaches, in particular, can transmit Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, coliform bacteria, hepatitis, dysentery, and typhoid.

The insects’ shed body parts, feces, and saliva can also trigger reactions in people with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory problems

If customers get sick after visiting your restaurant, they likely won’t return. Employees who come down with roach-related illnesses will call out of work unexpectedly, and you might have difficulty finding someone to cover their shift. 

3. They’re Destructive

Roaches will get into any products left open, contaminating them, and chew through packaging to spoil foods. They’ll even infiltrate electrical wiring insulation, which can pose shock and fire hazards.

When they’ve finished feasting on your ingredients, they’ll seek a warm and secluded shelter like the inside of your appliances. While in there, they’ll shed, lay eggs, and leave waste behind, ultimately hindering your kitchen’s electronic components and shortening the life span of your appliances.

 

Taking preventive measures is the best way to keep roaches out of your restaurant, but if they’ve already settled in, it’s time to call in the professionals. Hilo Termite & Pest Control serves the entire Big Island with more than 40 years of experience and specializes in fast, effective pest control without the use of harsh chemicals. Learn more about their roach control services online, or call them today at (808) 935-8301 to schedule a free quote.

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