Each season, different pests are in their prime. Our Seasonal Pest Outlook helps you be vigilant about the latest threats – before they become a problem for your guests or customers.
Risk Levels
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Summer Summer stirs up a wide range of pests that cause problems for businesses throughout the region. Keep up your property to minimize impact.
Flies
Restaurants and food-processing facilities attract flies, which become abundant in summer. Drawn by food and air currents, they survive on organic matter of almost any kind.
TIP: Check trash for spillage or rotting produce, reduce moisture and check drains.
Stinging Insects
Honey bees swarm to form new colonies in summer. Stinging insects, once inside, can cause big problems, especially if you're in hospitality or retail.
TIP: Keep trash away from open doors, and seal and screen all doors and windows.
Ants
Tell-tale dirt piles indicate the presence of pavement ants, and good property maintenance is step one to getting them under control. Improper food storage and waste disposal can also draw house ants, which quickly increase in numbers.
TIP: Keep a tidy property in good repair, and take action as soon as ants appear.
Roaches (Persistent Induction Threat)
Unfortunately, roaches are a year-round threat. Able to enter through cracks as thin as a dime, they're attracted to food scraps, cardboard and water.
TIP: To prevent infestations, remove unused boxes and keep a tidy workplace.