Equipment maintenance helps deter pest problems

Pest control professionals see a lot in their day-to-day work – and the state of your facility’s equipment is one of them. Few other vendors have the opportunity to look under, behind, and inside equipment, giving pest control professionals unique insights into your facility’s cleaning and sanitation practices, as well as your staff’s diligence in keeping up with equipment maintenance.

In our latest Best Practices card, you’ll get hints on equipment maintenance from Rentokil Specialists and technical experts who have worked in restaurants, hotels, food processing facilities, and more.  

What does equipment maintenance have to do with pest control, you ask? Proper equipment maintenance can ensure that pests can’t find a place to hide, feed, or breed in or around your equipment. A few key high-level takeaways from the Best Practices card include:

• Safety. Frayed cords are a major safety hazard, especially when pest control products are involved. Be sure to alert your pest control professional if you notice anything that could be a danger.
• Moveability. Being able to move equipment to access behind and under it allows your staff to easily clean hard-to-reach areas and gives your pest control provider the ability to service those same areas easily. It’s also important to have flexibility in lines running to equipment.
• Moisture. Moisture – especially in areas where it shouldn’t be – can be a major source of pest concerns. Fix leaks, install guards, seal junctures, and replace water-damaged walls to eliminate issues.
• Maintenance. Be sure that your staff is keeping up routine maintenance on equipment. Don’t wait to get repairs made and replace parts that are worn and could lead to build-up. Installing “temporary” fixes or letting routine service go too long can often lead to larger problems.

Get further details on how to prevent your equipment from becoming a source of pest concerns. Download our Equipment Maintenance Best Practices card today and share it with your location staff to ensure that your equipment isn’t inviting unwanted guests into your establishment.