Pest infestations in restaurants have been repeatedly linked to foodborne illness outbreaks. Pests are a major source of concern for restaurant operators because they put food safety at risk by transmitting disease-causing pathogens and contaminating food. Pest infestations can have a significant financial impact on a restaurant, resulting in revenue loss, higher treatment costs, loss of customer confidence, and food waste.
Part 2 of this two-part article series examines methods for addressing and preventing infestations by rodents, stored product insects, and mosquitoes. It also examines chemical and non-chemical treatment options available to restaurant operators for controlling or eliminating an existing infestation of these pests.