The food, leisure and hospitality industry is one that thrives all year round, but when the sun comes out to play there are many pubs, restaurants and food establishments that are inundated with extra custom. Being able to complete required cleaning and pest control measures as well as keeping up with demand in warmer weather is something that tests businesses every year.
As well as this, the weather also places additional pressure on equipment such as fridges and air conditioning units. Should important electrical equipment fail your business this summer, will you be able to manage?
Empty glasses left standing in busy beer gardens, plates of half-eaten food waiting around in the sunshine to be collected, and spillages of food and drink during busy periods are all easy ways to attract another set of visitors to your business establishment; pests.
That being said, there are many pest control methods that can be incorporated into your everyday routine that will help deter the pests this summer so you can focus on business as usual.
Businesses in the food and drink industries are already susceptible to pests before the temperatures start to rise, which can often accelerate a situation. While a left glass or some food left standing looks unsightly in autumn or winter, in the summer sunshine it can attract wasps, ants, pigeons, and even rats. You can prevent it becoming anything more serious by following some quick and easy tips for prevention.
Top Pest Control Tips
- Ensure you have full cleaning procedures in place that take place throughout the day, every day, weekly, and monthly as required. In warmer weather, this may need to be more intensive to deter pests
- Ensure your workforce are adhering to these procedures. Train and re-train as necessary
- Incorporate a regular pest inspection into your routine
- Keep on top of minor repairs – pests take small cracks, holes and crevices as their opportunity to get into your business premises and take up residence, making nests and breeding
- Inspect all deliveries for evidence of pest contamination or presence before bringing into your premises
- Keep all bins clean and in secure storage locations
- Clean all spillages and food waste up as soon as possible
- Do not store cardboard or food products on the floor
- Keep all cleaning materials, including mops and buckets clean and ensure used water is washed away
- If you suspect an infestation, contact pest control professionals in London and surrounding areas immediately
For more information on the pest control services we offer, please visit our website or contact us on 0800 633 5220 to discuss your situation in person and arrange a site survey.
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