Food Industry Pest Control In Toronto

Different types of pests in Toronto infest industrial premises producing, processing, manufacturing, and packaging food as their ideal food source. Beetles, moths, and ants, to name some of those pests. However, the most common pests that the food industry in Toronto has to deal with time and again are the following:

• Rodents, Including Mice and Rats
• Cockroaches
• Flies

Regular sanitation, cleaning, and monitoring of food products & their conditions can help minimize the risks of pest infestations in industrial facilities linked to food.

Moreover, partnering with pest control experts, such as Pesticon, for food industry pest control in Toronto can aid such facilities in effectively dealing with pest infestations.

The best pest control program or method to control food pests in industrial premises is unquestionably IPM (Integrated Pest Management). Adhering to the aforementioned method for pest control in Toronto in industrial facilities, our technicians eliminate pests from them for good.

The kitchens in industrial facilities related to food serve the purpose of a welcoming habitat for food pests, also known as pantry or kitchen pests, such as beetles and moths. Moreover, you are likely going to find food pests on shelves in the pantry where you store your food, especially dried ones that you occasionally use. 

Besides, pests can find a way to your pantry or kitchen in the industrial facility when you accidentally bring pest-infested products from food markets, including pest eggs, larvae, and adults. As we have mentioned earlier, you occasionally use dried food items, so pests can easily spread from infested food products to the shelves of your kitchen. 

Furthermore, you may see small beetles crawling across countertops, webs in your oatmeal, and cast skins of larvae in cupboards or under the sink of your kitchen if pests infest it. By the same token, industrial facilities need to pay special attention to pest control in Toronto not only in the kitchen but the whole premises to thwart damage to their items and contamination that pests can cause to them.             

The greatest concern about having pests in food premises or restaurants is the health & safety of your customers as pests can contaminate food there that can cause customers or staff to suffer from foodborne illnesses and various diseases linked to certain pests. Besides health concerns, the following are also risks of a pest infestation in food premises or a restaurant:

• Property Damage
• Health Code Violation
• Bad Impact on Business Reputation

Pondering the above-mentioned concerns, you can comprehend why food industry pest control in Toronto should matter to food-based businesses. 

By implementing the following pest prevention tips, you can prevent pests from invading your food business (commercial space) in Toronto:

• Have regular inspections of your premises by pest control professionals, such as Pesticon Pest Control.  
• Block cracks, holes, or openings inside and outside your building for pests that they can use to invest in it.
• Eliminate sources of food, water, and shelter for food pests on your premises by making your space unattractive to them.  
• Keep your food premises clean all the time.
• Get in touch with professionals for pest control in Toronto to identify and eliminate the threat of pests if any exist on your premises. 

Every food premises in Toronto should have a plan for pest control to ensure it is protected from pests. Consulting with a licensed pest control company in Toronto, like Pesticon, food businesses can implement a proper plan for pest management on their premises. Moreover, the following are regulations for pest control that food premises in Toronto need to adhere to:

• Food Temperature Control
• Protection of Food from Contamination
• Employee Hygiene and Hand-Washing  
• Maintenance and Sanitation of Food Contact & Non-Food Contact Surfaces & Equipment
• Maintenance and Sanitation of Washrooms
• Storage and Removal of Waste
• Ensure a Pest-Free Food Premises

Minor infractions to such regulations can lead businesses to suffer from fines up to CAD 465 and close a business for crucial infractions once the Public Health Inspector issues a notice for it. Besides, crucial infractions include food contamination, lack of safe water, and pest infestation. 

As a responsible and reputable pest control company in Toronto, Pesticon Pest Control adheres to the IPM strategy to deal with pests in industrial spaces, such as food processing and manufacturing facilities. Our IPM approach to dealing with pests not only helps us eliminate pests from industrial spaces for good but also prevents future pest infestations on them.  

The cost of pest control in Toronto for restaurants differs based on the types of present, the size of the building, and the level of the infestation. In general, it costs restaurants CAD 1220 a year and CAD 300 a month. 

Yes, our pest control services in Toronto are backed up by our 6-month warranty. Our warranty means we treat spaces for pests for free within the aforementioned timeframe (6 months) if pests return to them after the implementation of our successful pest treatments.