Did you know that other people still fall for the misconception that all restaurants have rodent infestations because of the abundant supply of food in their facility? Although some restaurants do have rats or mice, those who have regular commercial pest control West Palm Beach maintenance don’t. If you’re a proud owner of a restaurant, be sure to keep your place of business free from rodents. These pests aren’t just known for causing damage to your property, but they can transmit disease-causing viruses and bacteria through their fresh urine, droppings, and saliva, as well. When they walk past your food preparation station, they could leave behind pathogens that cause diseases such as salmonellosis, rat tapeworms, toxoplasmosis, hantavirus, and more.
Curious rats and mice that are around the vicinity will take interest in trash items that aren’t properly disposed of, food preparation areas that haven’t been wiped down properly, dirty floors with food crumbs on them. In other words, be sure that you leave no trace of possible food sources for rodents to take interest in, by ensuring proper sanitation and hygiene protocols in the kitchen and other areas in your restaurant.
Did you know that it’s possible for rodents to enter your restaurant through cracks that are about the size of a dime? It’s extremely important to conduct regular inspections around the premises to check for cracks, holes, and other possible entry points so that you can seal them off right away.
Be sure to remove leftover cardboard boxes from food and beverage deliveries because rodents love to seek shelter in clutter.
O’Hara Pest Control can keep your restaurant rodent-free by providing you with quality commercial pest control West Palm Beach services. Call us now to schedule an inspection.