Commercial pest control can differ significantly from residential pest control. Based on the building maintenance/sanitation practices, layout of the actual premises, storage facilities etc. we have to organize a pest control plan based specifically on your commercial property. In this business, there isn’t really a “one size fits all” type of pest control solution that we can use towards commercial properties. It’s important to hire a professional (especially in a commercial environment) who will:

1. Identify pest entry points
2. Do a full building inspection
3. Create a pest control/protection plan
4. See the plan through and manage results

Commercial properties, most notably, food services are a vice for any type of pest habitat. Restaurants have the perfect environment for pests to seek shelter and have access to food/water. Any type of pest in a commercial building can and will cause major issues for both employees and customers alike. Pests such as rodents, roaches, and flies can cause health issues and put your company at risk for health related closures resulting in poor business reviews and lost income.

Here are a few preemptive measures to take if you are a property manager or business owner:

1. Utilize a very regular a thorough sanitation schedule
2. Follow all of health Canada Standards for commercial/food service
3. Assign sanitation roles to employees on a regular/rotating schedule
4. Make sure all garbage/food scraps are removed from the premises and sealed in a food/waste disposal according to health standards
5. Make sure your food storage is utilized in a way that food is moved to the front (used first) as it is replaced with new food storage, preventing stored food from having an unnessesarily long shelf life.

Although, the goal between residential and commercial pest control is the same, they are treated with very different approaches. Give us a call today to set up your action plan towards having a clean, pest free commercial environment today!