As they say, prevention is much better than cure and saves us much from discomfort of various kinds. Here ae few ways by TPL Pest Control that can help you stop your business from falling prey to rats and mice.

The Golden and Easy Rule- Maintain Hygiene:

Make sure to not leave any bread crumbs on the surface, sweep and mop daily.

Some places attract pests more than others such as kitchens. Kitchen shelves and other kitchen equipment should be kept clean.

Bins should be cleaned as well as kept covered to maintain the cleanliness as some form of sticky dirt and smell can attract the pests.

Store Food Properly:

It is an invitation to the rats and mice if your food is not properly stored. Here are few ways by TPL Pest Control Islamabad/Rawalpindi that help in better food storage:

Airtight containers for solid food help prevent any pest to be able to succeed in getting to your stored food.

It is recommended to keep the food stored 6 inches off the ground to hinder the access of rat and mice.

One damaged good can result in damaging others accompanying it. So, better to keep the stock in rotation to prevent the loss of quality.

Refrigerators and pantries should be secured to prevent rodent entry.

Seal Entry Points:

Entry points are where it all begins for the pests. If these points are taken care of in a better way, pests have much lesser chance to be able to get to food storage areas. Regular inspections to seal any openings must be held.

Air stoppers should be used with doors to get rid of any path way for pests.

Glass material such as windows should be repaired if broken.

Drainage systems and pipes should not have any entry points.

Fill any cracks in the walls and floors.

Manage Waste Properly:

Garbage bins should have tight fitting lids to avoid any waste or smell coming out of them.

Do not keep the bins filled for longer period of time. Empty them regularly for whatever waste they carry.

Dumpsters should be far off from the main building.

Never leave any waste overnight, especially any spoiled food should be thrown away as soon as possible.

Use Traps and Rodent Repellents:

The rodent activity can be stopped with snap traps or glue traps.

Natural deterrents like peppermint oil can come in handy as they are disliked by the pests.

A modern solution is to use high frequency sound waves to prevent the infestation of rats and mice.

In case of serious infestation of rats and mice professional pest control services such as TPL Pest Control be contacted but if the problem is not that serious traps and rodent repellents can help.

Why Chose TPL Pest Control/Conclusion:

Rats and mice are a serious threat to food business anywhere. They can be prevented to infest at your food storage if the problem is just beginning but if it seems serious TPL Pest Control is your answer. TPL Pest Control Islamabad/Rawalpindi ensures professional and long term solutions for your pest problem and is always a call away to be at your service.