Restaurants hold a very high standard of cleanliness; they have to because of the strict regulations by the government over food safety. Not only are there strict regulations but restaurants also have to stay clean and pest free to ensure that customers receive the best experience possible. One sighting of an ant or cockroach and the restaurant can risk loosing customers or even be shut down by the health department.
A small infestation, which could be considered as a few ants or cockroaches, can be handled without a professional. But because a restaurant is a facility that is governed by the health department, it’s imperative to check regulations before going about this alone. If your restaurant is constantly being bombarded by pests, you might want to consider a professional structural fumigation service to fix the problem for good. Structural fumigation is an extensive service done only if there is a large infestation in a building. This process is commonly known as tenting; where the infested building is tented and filled with gas to kill pests and deter them from coming back.
It’s important to keep in mind that pests can also go unseen, yet still be reeking havoc on the structural aspect of the building. Pests like termites and wood-eating beetles often live within the building; living, eating, and breeding within the wood. Because most building structures are constructed with wood, an infestation of wood-eating pests could lead to costly repairs and extensive downtime if not taken care of. Don’t let your restaurant fall victim to wood eating pests; if you see signs of them like wood dust or tiny holes on the wall, call a pest control professional immediately.
Now that you understand why a restaurant would need a structural fumigation its important to know what the process would be. First there will be a walkthrough by a pest control company technician; they will determine if the restaurant would need a structural fumigation or just a monthly serving to rid the pests for good. If a structural fumigation is needed they will have all of the food removed, electronics unplugged, and all cabinets opened. If necessary, an inspection by the health department will be done before the servicing. After the pre-fumigation process is complete they will tent the building and begin to fill it with gas. This gas will cover every crack and crevice, even entering into the pores of the wood. This process can last anywhere from 6 hours to a week depending on the extent of the infestation. After the structural fumigation is complete fans will be placed around the restaurant to ensure that the air is at a safe level for customers to enjoy their meal.
Structural fumigations are imperative if your restaurant is being constantly infested by pests. To prevent an infestation, make sure that all cooking areas are constantly cleaned, building cracks and openings are sealed, window screens are installed, and a monthly preventative pest control service is done. Don’t let pests be the reason why your restaurant fails, take action today and prevent costly problems down the road.
