Pest Control

RSS

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. This two-part article series considers common restaurant pests and the preventive measures restaurant owners can take to avoid infestation, including chemical and non-chemical treatment options.

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased pest activity, but managers in the food industry can take several key actions to protect facilities and employees.

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Pest control is integral in protecting food from its origin to the end-user. A food producer must control what happens at its site to ensure that its facility and food shipments are pest-free.

To avoid a full-blown pest infestation, facility managers must have a continuous partnership with a reliable pest control company.

It is much easier and less expensive to deal with a food facilities pest control problem when it is a risk, versus waiting until later when it is a reality.

Getting rid of pest hot spots keeps diners in and pests out. All that is required is a methodical and committed approach to pest management principles.

Bayer RMS's new technology helps food safety professionals determine if their businesses are facing food pest infestation.