If you own a restaurant, your property makes the ideal place for pests as they are constantly in search of food and shelter. It is necessary to take precautions to keep pests out of your facility so that they do not contaminate your food pantry. As a restaurant, you have to maintain health standards, or you could face legal consequences from your customers and lose your reputation.
Pests commonly found in restaurant kitchens, such as cockroaches, rats, lizards, etc., can cause severe health concerns. The best way to prevent them from entering the property is to hire a professional Pest control service. You must also follow thorough hygiene and sanitation practices. Without implementing these steps, your business could close permanently.
Common pests found in commercial kitchens.
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Rodents.
Primarily, nocturnal rats and mice are skilled climbers. Rodents can squeeze themselves into tiny gaps to enter your building because they do not have a collarbone. Their nests can be found inside a building in crawl spaces, basements, attics, wall voids, storage boxes, etc. They can cause potential hazards and threats to your kitchen, such as contaminating food and water, transmitting diseases, etc.
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Cockroaches.
The most common and dangerous pest in commercial kitchens is the cockroach. You might not find them until you thoroughly inspect the entire kitchen because they are little and can easily hide in small cracks and crevices. During the day, cockroaches prefer to rest and hide in dark areas, and at night, they look for food and other places to shelter.
Cockroaches do not bite. However, if one crawls up on you, their sharp leg spines could irritate you. They are also a source of harmful bacteria, which increases the risk of any infection from that scratch. Three common species of them are the American, Oriental, and German cockroaches.
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Flies.
Many people think house flies are harmless pests as compared to other insects. However, this is not true. They carry a lot of harmful bacteria and are known to spread various diseases. When at rest or feeding, certain species even vomit their digestive juices and feces. They are attracted to decaying matter and food substances and, therefore, are commonly found around drains and trash cans.
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Ants.
Ants are commonly found in the kitchens. They are attracted to readily available food, moisture, etc. Since they are so small, they can enter your property through the tiniest openings or cracks. Ants are annoying and can put your kitchen and health at risk.
All species of ants are capable of biting, which usually causes mere hurt and itching. However, if you are allergic to them, they can cause severe reactions in you. Argentine ants, pavement ants, and odorous house ants are some of the common varieties of them.
