Dan Baldwin, Entomologist

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Avoiding Infestation – What Should Food Workers do to Prevent Pests?

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Anywhere there’s food, pests will likely be interested—and restaurants and food processing facilities are particularly vulnerable to infestations due to the high volume of food coming and going daily. Below, we’ll outline some of the most common pest issues and how you can educate your staff to prevent infestations. What are the most common pests […]

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Rodent Infestations: How to Get Rid of Rats and Mice in a Restaurant

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Rats and mice enter restaurants because they provide all a rodent needs: food, water, and shelter from weather conditions year-round. Rodents can carry diseases and contaminate food, preparation areas, and dining stations. This contamination could not only make employees and patrons sick, it can damage a restaurant’s reputation in the process. Mice and rats

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How to Get Rid Of Cockroaches in a Restaurant

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Restaurants often struggle to control pest populations. With daily deliveries, food scraps, and the dreaded “dish pit,” there are a lot of areas for pests—cockroaches, in particular—to hide. Not only are cockroaches a tough pest to manage once they’re established, they can also spread disease and potentially shut down your restaurant. This makes it even

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Maintain Food Safety with a Restaurant Pest Control Checklist

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Keeping your restaurant safe from pests is an ongoing task that requires diligent oversight on a daily basis. In addition to protecting your staff and clientele from illnesses spread by pests who make contact with food and utensils, restaurant managers must also comply with their local food service regulations. A restaurant’s livelihood and reputation are

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How to Get Rid of Wasps in a Dryer Vent

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Wasps become a serious threat to homeowners when they build nests inside dryer vents. Wasps are not only capable of stinging humans, they can also spread diseases and clog up your dryer vent. Wasps in your dryer vent could lead to painful stings, a broken dryer, or an infestation that finds its way to other

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What Does a Termite Nest Look Like?

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With their stealthy ability to create large nests before you find them, termites can create problems that cause costly repairs. Knowing how termites operate and how to accurately spot early warning signs could help save your time, effort, and hassle. Read through this comprehensive guide to discover how to find a termite nest. What are

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How to Keep Cockroaches Out of Your Apartment Building

Leave a Comment / Apartment Pest Control, Cockroach Control, Cockroach Identification, Cockroach Prevention, Commercial Pest Control, General, Pest Prevention / Daniel Baldwin, BCE, CCFS, CP-FS

If you spot one or more cockroaches in your apartment, chances are good that these pests have already invaded your building in large numbers. Cockroaches in your apartment complex are also a pest issue for other tenants. These critters swiftly move from one unit to another, traveling through common walls and ceilings. What attracts cockroaches

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How to Keep Wasps Away From Your Restaurant Patio

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It’s hard for diners to enjoy a meal on your restaurant’s patio when wasps are buzzing nearby. Due to their aggressive nature, painful stings, and ability to cause allergic reactions, wasps are unwelcome outdoor visitors to any eating establishment. A wasp problem on your dining patio can keep customers away, affect your restaurant’s reputation, and

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How to Get Rid of Ants in your Restaurant

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Maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and front of the house is vital for the success of your restaurant. Unfortunately, even well-kept restaurants that meet health codes can become sites of ant infestations. In this article, we’ll teach you how to get rid of ants in your restaurant, so you can limit the potential impact on

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