Rodents Infesting Restaurant Kitchens

Rodents Infesting Restaurant Kitchens; Commercial Rodent Control and Prevention in Tulsa, OK

If you currently operate a restaurant, you likely know the impact of having rodents in your kitchen or serving areas. These unsanitary pests can have a lasting effect on your reputation and the health and well-being of your customers and employees. For this reason, proper commercial rodent control and prevention methods must be in place to keep your business rodent free.

Rodent-Borne Diseases

The introduction of rats or mice into your food preparation areas can have devastating effects on the safety of your customers. Rodent-borne diseases can be transmitted both directly, by the rodent, or indirectly, through the inhalation or consumption of scat or urine. Here are some of the possible rodent-borne diseases that could be lurking in your commercial kitchen:

Salmonellosis
Hantavirus
Trichinosis
Toxoplasmosis

Though there are at least 25 known diseases transmitted by rodents, these among the most common. As you can see, allowing rodents to enter your commercial property and continue to flourish can carry many distinct health risks. For this reason, rodent control, especially in commercial kitchens, is more important than ever.
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Rodent Control in Commercial Kitchens

Proper maintenance of your structure and proven exclusion methods are the best way to ensure your kitchen remain rodent free. In most cases, rodents are very sneaky and may already be in your structure without you even knowing. Here are some rodent control tips to keep your business safe from these unwanted invaders:

Fill cracks – If you aren’t properly maintaining your structure, you could be at risk of rodent infestation. Mice can squeeze through a hole the size of a nickel, while rats can fit through a hole the size of a quarter. For these reasons, it is important to seal any existing cracks in your foundation, doors and pipe fittings to discourage their entry.
Maintain Cleanliness – Rodents will actively seek out food and water sources. Unfortunately, this requires extra attention in commercial kitchens. If you aren’t regularly cleaning food preparation surfaces and removing garbage, you could be putting your business at risk. Ensure you, or your employees, maintain cleanliness at all times for the most effective rodent exclusion.
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Pied Piper Services for Commercial Rodent Control

Rodent control for commercial businesses is typically best left to professionals. If you notice any signs of rodents in your business, professional pest control services. Dealing with rodents in a commercial setting is much different than residential settings. Contact us today to learn how we can help protect your business from rodent infestations.
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Call us at 888-737-8943 or visit www.thepiedpiper.biz

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What The Pied Piper Customers Are Saying

When the weather turned cold, we had hundreds of wasps try to enter our home to find warmth. Despite it being afternoon on a Friday with no appointment, Pied Piper came out when I called and handled the wasp problem. Gene Pearson was great. He went above and beyond. Highly recommend!

Derek S.

Eufaula, OK

We’ve used Pied Piper Pest Control for over two years. We highly recommend them. Every technician is highly trained and very professional. We are out in the country and our young grandchildren visit frequently. We never worry about wasps, hornets, spiders, scorpions or mice thanks to the thorough and effective service we receive from Piper Pest Control. Their team answers all our questions and is consistently great at communicating with us. Thank you for your profession demeanor and great service!

Stacey H.

Eufaula, OK

Pied Piper does a very thorough job. I own a local restaurant and they keep the place pest free. If any bugs break through, they are there in a heartbeat to take care of it.

Chuck K.

Eufaula, OK