While Casco (Commercial Appliance Service Company) specializes in repairing and servicing restaurant appliances, we also want to help you keep the rest of your business shipshape. Because of the abundance of food, restaurants are more susceptible to pest infestations. Learn what you can do to keep pests outside of your building and your business where they belong.
Keep Your Dumpsters Clean and Away From Your Building
It’s best to keep your restaurant’s dumpsters clean, using a hose or pressure washer to spray out liquid waste, crumbs, stains and anything else inside that could attract flies, roaches or rodents. Additionally, we recommend that you keep your dumpsters well away from your building and securely fastened in order that pests can’t gain access to them.
Take Note of Where You Place Light Sources
Moths and other flying insects are drawn to light, so be sure all external light sources aren’t positioned near doors, windows or anywhere else insects can wander into your fine establishment. As you do your part to keep insects outside of your restaurant, ensure your guests and employees still have plenty of light to see by in order that no one is injured.
Seal Up All Windows and Doors
Just like your guests can’t enter your restaurant if the doors are locked, the same is true of pests. Check your doors and windows to make sure the weatherstripping and screening are in good condition. Because pests can squeeze their way through cracks in the wall, you should have a professional occasionally inspect the structure of your building to check that it’s not compromised.
Check Your Drains
Drains are another gateway for a flood of pests. Locate all the drains on your premises and see that they each receive an occasional scrubbing and cleaning out. To help with this, be sure that your employees are careful of what goes down the drain and that they regularly pour hot water, baking soda and/or vinegar down the drains to keep them as clean as possible. Not only do these practices keep your drains clean, they keep them smelling pleasant as well.
With the professional help of Casco, your commercial appliances will remain in perfectly working order while you keep pests from making your restaurant into their home. For more tips on pest control and getting the most out of your appliances, be sure to call us at 707-544-5200 or request service here. You’re also welcome to connect with us on Facebook and subscribe to our blog.
Keep Your Dumpsters Clean and Away From Your Building
It’s best to keep your restaurant’s dumpsters clean, using a hose or pressure washer to spray out liquid waste, crumbs, stains and anything else inside that could attract flies, roaches or rodents. Additionally, we recommend that you keep your dumpsters well away from your building and securely fastened in order that pests can’t gain access to them.
Take Note of Where You Place Light Sources
Moths and other flying insects are drawn to light, so be sure all external light sources aren’t positioned near doors, windows or anywhere else insects can wander into your fine establishment. As you do your part to keep insects outside of your restaurant, ensure your guests and employees still have plenty of light to see by in order that no one is injured.
Seal Up All Windows and Doors
Just like your guests can’t enter your restaurant if the doors are locked, the same is true of pests. Check your doors and windows to make sure the weatherstripping and screening are in good condition. Because pests can squeeze their way through cracks in the wall, you should have a professional occasionally inspect the structure of your building to check that it’s not compromised.
Check Your Drains
Drains are another gateway for a flood of pests. Locate all the drains on your premises and see that they each receive an occasional scrubbing and cleaning out. To help with this, be sure that your employees are careful of what goes down the drain and that they regularly pour hot water, baking soda and/or vinegar down the drains to keep them as clean as possible. Not only do these practices keep your drains clean, they keep them smelling pleasant as well.
With the professional help of Casco, your commercial appliances will remain in perfectly working order while you keep pests from making your restaurant into their home. For more tips on pest control and getting the most out of your appliances, be sure to call us at 707-544-5200 or request service here. You’re also welcome to connect with us on Facebook and subscribe to our blog.