The invasive spotted lanternfly is back! Our affordable spotted lanternfly treatments can rid your property of these invasive pests.
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Affordable Spotted Lanternfly Treatments
It’s not your fault that this invasive pest is here and it shouldn’t break the bank to get rid of the spotted lanternfly.
We have treatment options that can provide relief from these pests at a very affordable rate.
From one-time treatments to service plans, we can tailor fit a process that fits your budget.
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The spotted lanternfly goes through many stages throughout the year. From egg masses in the winter, to nymph stages in spring and summer, and finally to the adults in summer and fall, you need a company that knows how to control these pests.
We have treatment and control processes that will eliminate the spotted lanternfly from your property.
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You can learn more about our spotted lanternfly treatments below:
Our goal is to provide affordable, professional, and effective pest control and extermination services.
The safety of your family, pets, and the environment are ALWAYS our top priority. We can safely and effectively kill your lanternfly.
The spotted lanternfly is not going anywhere anytime soon. We are experts in the identification and elimination of this invasive pest.
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Prudential Pest Solutions is a family and veteran owned pest control company. We are fully licensed and insured to handle and treat any pest issue you have.
As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State University, I promise you haven’t met a spotted lanternfly expert like me before!
Our affordable rodent treatments will get your home mouse and rat free! You don’t have to live with mice, rats, and rodents infesting your home, we can help!
Affordable Rodent Exterminator
You don’t have to struggle with mice and rats in your home or business. We are experts in getting rodents out and KEEPING them out!
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Affordable Rodent Control Services
We provide the following rodent control services:
Rodent Control
Rodent Trapping
Rodent Proofing and sealing
Removal
Baiting
Natural Rodent Control
Clean-up and disinfection services
Why are we the best at rodent control?
Some exterminator companies will toss some rodent bait or set some snap traps and that’s it! We inspect and evaluate your property to formulate the most effective course of action.
Pet safe pest control and treatments
The safety of your family, pets, and the environment are ALWAYS out top priority.
We will never treat for rodents in a such a way that would endanger your pets or other non-target species.
Rodent Treatment Options
Every home and situation is unique. From just seeing one mouse in a home to an entire warehouse infested with rats, we have a plan to get you rodent-free!
We can use baits, dusts, traps, sealants, repellents, and many other techniques to successfully rid your property of rodents.
Affordable Rodent Clean-up
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Unlike many other pest control companies, we provide rodent clean-up services during and after a rodent control service.
Using a special vacuum, we remove all of the rodent droppings. We then apply a hospital grade disinfectant to chemically clean and treat the area.
This clean-up makes your home healthier and allows us to monitor for continued rodent activity.
Is your pest control company cleaning up or leaving your home with rodent droppings still there?
Rodent Exterminator Experts
Prudential Pest Solutions is a veteran and family owned pest control companies. Our technicians are State Certified, Licensed, and Insured.
As a family owned extermination company, we are able to provide a superior service at a lower price than the “big guys”.
Our Owner Ryan is a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State University. Trust us, you haven’t met exterminators like us before.
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We provide affordable rodent pest control services to South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including:
We provide affordable bed bug treatments, inspections, and services. Having Bed Bugs can be a stressful time for you and your family. Our affordable, professional, effective bed bug treatments will bring comfort back into your home!
Our Bed Bug Treatment Process
Verify you have bed bugs and not another pest issue
We schedule your treatment and provide you with a preparation checklist
We arrive, on-time and ready to treat your home
Using a special bug vacuum, we remove as many live and dead bed bugs and their eggs as possible.
Using a combination of a liquid spray, dust, and aerosol insecticides, we treat the infested rooms and the rest of the home.
We again vacuum to remove any live and dead bugs that may have emerged during our treatment process.
Monitors are placed around the home to monitor for continued activity.
A follow-up service is scheduled for 10-14 days after the initial service.
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How is our treatment method different?
Our pest vacuum removing adults and eggs combined with our extremely thorough treatment can resolve any bed bug infestation.
From 1 bedroom apartments to massive 5 bedroom homes, we have successfully eradicated bed bug infestations.
Most companies spend an hour or less spraying the interior and then leaving. They hope that the bed bugs will come across their chemical.
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We take a more active approach in finding where the bed bugs are and destroying them. It is not uncommon for us to spend a few hours per bed bug treatment.
What do you do if you find bed bugs in your home?
Make sure they are bed bugs
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Many other pests can bite and cause irritation to people. Fleas, lice, carpet beetles (don’t bite but can cause irritation), and mosquitoes to name a few.
Medical conditions like scabies and allergies can lead people to believe they have bed bugs.
It is always great to capture the pest for a proper identification. You can always send us a picture of your pest to our email or our office phone.
Bed Bug Treatments don’t have to break the bank
Many people wait to call a professional exterminator because they are either embarrassed they have bed bugs, or they are scared of a high treatment cost. As exterminators, we have seen the worst of the worst when it comes to bed bugs infestations.
Bed bugs don’t care how much money you make, how clean your house is, or where you live. They only are there to feed on you!
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Since we are a family owned company, we are able to provide bed bug treatments at a very affordable rate.You may get sticker shock when you google “how much do bed bug treatments cost”.
Our affordable bed bug treatments are often much less than what the internet says. We are always happy to quote you a price over the phone for bed bug control.
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We are experts in identifying, treating, and eliminating bed bug infestations. Prudential Pest Solutions is a fully licensed and insured, family and veteran owned and operated bed bug extermination company.
As a Marine Corps Veteran with a degree in Biology from Penn State University, I promise you haven’t met a bed bug exterminator like me before!
Where do we exterminate bed bugs?
Prudential Pest Solutions services all of South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including:
We provide affordable ant control services to homes and businesses. From small ants to large carpenter ants, we have an ant solution for you!
Affordable Ant Treatments
You don’t have to live with ants in the house. Our treatments can effectively, professionally, and affordably rid your home of these invaders.
Oftentimes, the ants are in your home due to a moisture issue and NOT a food or sanitary issue. Our experienced technicians will inspect and treat the source of the ant problem.
How safe is the treatment for my kids and pets?
ALL of our pest treatments have the safety of your family, pets, and the environment as out top priority. We will explain the treatment method BEFORE we apply any chemicals.
Ant treatments can involve spraying but we like to use baits and dusts to eradicate your ant infestation. Baits and Insect Dust are applied in areas that are inaccessible to pets, children, and other non-target species.
The use of baits, dusts, and other treatment methods can effectively resolve your ant issue while keeping the chemicals away from your family.
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Our affordable ant extermination services can make your home or business pest-free!
Many companies want to simply spray a chemical around your home and then leave. They hope that this method will resolve your ant problem.
We utilize the latest techniques in the industry to inspect and evaluate your home. After we inspect, we will discuss the many treatment options available for your home.
We believe that using less chemical inside of the home is a better method for gaining overall control of your pests.
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We are a fully licensed and insured, family and veteran owned and operated company.
With a degree in biology from Penn State, and being a Marine Corps veteran, we promise you haven’t met an exterminator like me before!
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We provide affordable ant control and treatment solutions to South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania including:
Yellow jackets and other wasps can be very dangerous to have in or near your home. We provide affordable yellow jacket treatments and removal services.
Yellow Jacket Nest Treatment and Removal Services
Our yellow jacket nest treatment and removal services can resolve any wasp, hornet, or bee issue your have. Bees and hornets are often treated in a similar manner to yellow jackets.
We are always aware or the effects our treatments have on pollinators and always strive to have as minimal impact as possible.
Yellow Jacket Nest Removal
Yellow Jacket Nest Inside the Home!
It is very common in the summer and early fall to discover a yellow jacket nest inside of the walls or ceiling of a home. Oftentimes the homeowner is unaware there has been a nest all summer long.
We can safely treat and remove the nest from the structure. A yellow jacket nest in the house is a very dangerous and serious situation. Let the professionals at Prudential Pest Solutions handle the treatment.
Why Choose Us?
As a family and veteran owned company, you can trust that we will get the job done in an affordable, professional, and effective manner. The safety of your family, pets, and the environment are always our top priority.
With a decade of experience in the pest control industry and a degree in biology from Penn State University, you won’t find another exterminator like me.
Affordable wasp and yellow jacket treatments
Since we are locally owned and operated, our costs are usually much less than the “big” guys. We have the equipment, training, and experience to handle any and all yellow jacket, wasp, bee, and hornet issues.
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Where do we Service?
We treat and remove yellow jacket nests and infestations in South Eastern and South Central Pennsylvania. Some of the many areas we service include:
Our affordable pest control services can get your home or business pest free quickly! No need to break the bank to rid your home of pests. Our affordable, professional, and effective pest services can bring comfort back to your home!
Affordable Pest Control and Exterminator Services
Affordable doesn’t mean low quality. In fact, our pest control and exterminator services are professional and effective.
The safety of your family, pets, and the environment are always our top priority!
Many pest control and exterminator companies want to simply spray a magic chemical and hope that it resolves your pest problem.
We use the latest pest control and exterminator techniques to evaluate your home and provide you with the most effective solution to your pest problem.
As a veteran and family owned company, you can trust that we will treat your home like our own.
Experience Matters
With a decade of experience and a degree in Biology from Penn State University, you have not met an exterminator like me before!
Why use one of the “big” companies, when they will just send an entry level technician to your house? With Prudential Pest Solutions you will have an experienced and knowledgeable technician that has a mission to safely resolve your pest problem.
Flexible Scheduling and Service Times
We are not like the utility companies that give you large and inconvenient service appointment windows. Your time is very valuable and so is ours! Our appointments are scheduled to be as convenient and timely as possible.
Weekend and Off Hours Appointments
Why take off of work or burn a sick day just for the exterminator? We can schedule and resolve your pest issue on a weekend, or outside of our normal business hours.
Pests aren’t 9am-5pm and neither are we! If you have an issue outside of normal business hours, give us a call or send us a message and I’m sure we can schedule you in.
Churches of any faith and denomination can benefit from a pest control program. With people constantly coming and going from a place of worship there is always a chance that pests could be introduced.
By having a church pest control program, you can protect your place of worship from pests, rodents, and wildlife.
Church Pest Control
Why does a Church need exterminator services?
Any place where people gather, there is a possibility that insects, pests, and rodents will be there too.
Think about how many people come and go from the church on a weekly basis. Cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, lice, and other pests can easily be spread between worshipers.
Other pests and rodents enjoy the great food that is served in the church kitchen. Oftentimes the church kitchen is located in the basement of the church. Since the kitchen is only in operation 1 day a week, pests have 6 days during the week to feed and go unnoticed.
By having a regular pest control and exterminator service, the church can be better protected against pest infestations.
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Churches are often the gathering places for big life events. The attendees expect a clean and pest-free church to gather for the big occasions in life.
The attendees of these ceremonies want to be focused on the ceremony and NOT on pests and rodents!
Churches can have wildlife issues
Depending on the age and condition of the church, wildlife issues can be very common. Bats in the belfry comes to mind!
Since most churches are very tall structures, there are plenty of spaces where birds, bats, squirrels, raccoons, and opossum can find their way in. Don’t let your church become a home for these nuisance wildlife.
Church Preschool and Sunday School
Kids are notoriously messy with their snacks, drinks, and food. With kids in the church, there is an increased possibility of having pest issues due to the increase in crumbs.
Of course the method of pest control and exterminator processes when children are involved are vastly different than in other facilities.
Whenever a school, daycare, or Sunday school are having a pest issue, certain care must be taken in the treatment process to ensure their safety.
Having a pest control and exterminating company that is experienced in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is critical in resolving a pest issue.
The frequency of pest control services will depend on many factors. Some of the common factors include:
Current Pest Issues
Condition of the Church
Location of the Church
How active the Kitchen is
Presence of a Sunday School and/or Preschool program
For some churches, a quarterly service is all that is needed. Quarterly services for churches include a scheduled pest control service every 3 months.
Other churches, may required monthly services. Monthly services are when the pest control and extermination company is scheduled to service every month.
A thorough pest control inspection done by a reputable exterminator will tell you what type of pest control service is needed for your church.
Remember, it is ALWAYS easier to prevent an infestation than to treat for an infestation!
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Where do we protect churches from pests?
We service and protect churches from pests in South East and South Central Pennsylvania including:
Office pest control is the process of providing employees, product, and customers with a pest free environment. For some industries, a pest control program is required to maintain certifications. For other industries, a pest control program is simply to provide a work space that is free from pests
Office Pest Control
Why do offices need pest services?
When we think of commercial pest control services, we tend to think of restaurants and hotels. Restaurants and hotels are often required to have and maintain a pest control program. This is mostly due to the fact that they are providing food service or hospitality service.
Offices, like restaurants and hotels, have people coming and going throughout the day and week. These people may be customers, employees, delivery people, repair people, etc. With a lot of people coming and going, there is an increase in the likelihood that a pest will enter the office.
Offices that have more people coming and going throughout the day are at an increased threat of having a pest infestation. In the sections below, we will look at some specific pests that can cause issues for an office.
Office Pest Control
Types of offices with pest issues
There are many different reasons why a office would want and need pest control services. Depending on the location of the office, pest infestations could be likely. The type of office building and the condition of the building also play a role. Let’s look at some pests we typically find in office settings.
Common Pests found in offices
Just like your home, there are many pests that can infest an office. Depending on where the building is located, the condition of the building, what industry the office is in, the amount of employees, the amount of customers, and many other factors determine what types of pests an office may have.
General Office Pests
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General office pests are nuisance pests that include ants, spiders, flies etc. Although not hazardous to humans, these types of pests are nuisances. The only time where general pests can become a problem is when the quality of the product or the comfort of the employees starts to suffer.
For offices that have customers that come to the office, spider webs, ants and other pests can demonstrate a lack of housekeeping in the office. This type of perception can lead to the customer believing that your office doesn’t much care to clean up or take care of the office space. Would you want to do business with a company that had ants and spiders all over their office
Rodents in the office
We have serviced many offices that have had rodent issues. The mouse in your office should be connected to a computer! From the reception area to the break room, rodents can and will make your office their home. Some of the employees even found rodents in the drawers of their desks!
Treating rodents in an office area can be tricky. You must be able to secure the rodent treatment in such a way that the employees and the public won’t have access to it. The rodent treatment should also be out of sight so that the customers don’t see that there is a rodent treatment in progress.
Rodent in the office can be successfully treated and eliminated. I prefer an exclusion method combined with exterior rodent control bait stations. By preventing the rodents from entering the structure, we can prevent rodent infestations inside of the office. The exterior rodent control stations can reduce the rodent population on the outside of the office and lessen the chance a that rodent can enter the office.
Termites don’t just limit themselves to damaging homes. Termite damage can be found in office buildings as well. Unlike the nuisance pests above, termites can and do cause structural damage to an office.
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I have found termite activity in many offices. Termite treatments in offices are very similar to termite treatments in a home. Eliminating sources of moisture will aid in preventing future termite infestations.
Any time you have a group of people, you have a chance of coming in contact with bed bugs. Bed bugs feed on human blood. No matter how clean your office is, wherever there are people, there is a chance for bed bugs.
Even offices as sterile as a doctor’s office can have bed bugs. With so many people coming and going out of a waiting room, there is always a chance that a bed bug could be introduced.
I have serviced office building that have had bed bugs. One office that we serviced was full of office cubicles. This was the type of office where the employees stayed stationary at there cubicle for most of the day. A bed bug was brought in and it made its home in the upholstered chairs of the employees.
Bed bugs are mostly nocturnal, but since their primary food source (the employees) were there during the day, the bed bugs were active during the day. Imagine trying to perform your work and feeling bed bugs crawling on you!
Offices sometimes have to deal with wildlife infestations. From squirrels and bats, to raccoons and skunks, we have dealt with many wildlife issues in and near offices.
Bats in the office
Bats, like rodents, can enter an office through very small openings. Sometimes an office will call and think they have rodents when they actually have a bat.
Evicting bats from an office is very much like evicting bats from a home. The process involves finding any and all of the entrance points and sealing them up. This, of course, can only happen once the bats have left the structure.
From running through an open door to setting up a nest in the office, squirrels can and do cause issues for offices. Just like with squirrels in the home, squirrels in the office must be captured and removed. The opening, if not caused by an open door, needs to be found and sealed shut.
Another issue that squirrels can cause to an office is damage to employee vehicles. I once did a squirrel trapping operation in a huge office building parking lot because the squirrels were damaging employee vehicles.
Just like other rodents, squirrels have to chew. They sometimes will get under cars and chew at the wiring. With how electronic cars are today, the damage can be substantial.
Seeing a lot of squirrels around the office building can be cause for some concern. Whether the squirrels get into the office or damage cars, too many squirrels can be a problem.
Oftentimes simply trapping and removing some of the squirrels once or twice a year is enough to prevent squirrel problems.
Groundhog in the office
I once got a call from an auto parts store that they had a groundhog trapped in the back warehouse. The groundhog ran in through an open door and became trapped inside. Although not very common, groundhogs, like any animal can enter the office if there is a door open.
Most often we handle groundhog issues because they are digging on the outside of the office. When groundhogs dig at the foundation of the building, they can cause tremendous damage.
Groundhogs create den holes that are quite large in diameter. When rain and other water is able to enter the hole they created, it can cause substantial damage to the foundation of the office.
Groundhogs, like any rodent issue at an office, need to be dealt with to prevent damage and employee danger. Trapping is the most effective way to capture and remove a nuisance groundhog. The safety of the public and the employees should always be the first priority when trapping the groundhog.
Depending on where the groundhog was creating its den, exclusion can be used to prevent future infestation. Since these are digging animals, the exclusion material usually must be buried to a depth of at least 12-18 inches.
Skunks around the office
Just like groundhogs, skunks are digging animals that can cause damage to the structure and foundation. Skunks have the added problem of when startled or threatened, emitting a strong and powerful odor.
No one, and this includes the employees at the office, wants to be sprayed by a skunk. Trapping and removal is the best method for eliminating a skunk issue. Exclusion can also be used if the skunk den is under a structure or patio
Raccoons around the office
Every year a company would call and say that the raccoons were back. This company had a large barn style building that stored their building materials. Every year, like clockwork, the pregnant raccoons would climb into the open roof soffit areas and have their litter.
This would result in having to capture and remove the adult and young raccoons every year. Exclusion wasn’t really a viable option since the structure was so open to the outside.
Just like with the other wildlife mentioned above, capturing and removing the nuisance raccoons is the best method for eliminating the raccoon issue.
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Office Pest Control Service Plans
The type of office and their current pest issues, will determine their need for a office pest control service plan.
For some offices, a monthly service plan is the best choice. For other offices, a quarterly service is all that is needed.
No matter what type of office it is, an office can enroll in a pest control service plan.
Why should offices have a pest service plan?
Office pest control service plans can keep the office pest-free year-round. This is important for the employees that work in the office and for the customers who come to the office. A pest-free office is a clean office.
Pest control service plans can also provide a more detailed inspection of the premises. Small pest issues can be prevented from becoming full on infestations by having a pest control plan in place.
A good exterminator will be checking for signs of pests at every service. We are often able to eliminate small pest issues before they become infestations.
What is finding a bed bug issue BEFORE the office is infested worth to you?
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We provide office pest control and exterminating services to Chester County PA. No matter the size or number of employees, we can tailor fit a pest control program for your office.
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We can provide the following services for your office:
Inspections
Treatments
Employee Training
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and much more!
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If you work in Chester County, we have a pest solution for your office. Give us a call or send us a message to get you office pest free!
Ask any traveler what their number one pest fear is when staying in a hotel and they will most likely answer “bed bugs”. This is a very common and real concern for both travelers and hotel owners. Hotel Pest Control is a process that involves cooperation between the hotel ownership, staff, and pest control professional.
Common Pests in Hotels
Bed Bugs
Roaches
Rodents
Nuisance pests like flies and ants
Bed Bugs in Hotels
The average hotel has hundreds, if not thousands, of travelers that come and go every year. By simple probability alone, a hotel is bound to have a bed bug introduced into their facility at some point. How the hotel reacts to that introduction is what makes the difference.
Hotel Bed Bug Training
The first step in any hotel bed bug program is training. Hotel staff need to be trained to look for evidence of bed bug activity in the rooms. This is especially important for the housekeeping staff. The housekeeping staff is the first line of defense against bed bug infestations. As they are changing linens and bedding, the housekeeping staff should be looking for evidence of bed bugs.
We offer extensive training to our hotel clients because we believe that first detection and identification is critical. Our training is included in our pest service plans.
If you want to know more about bed bug signs and evidence, you can check out our bed bug page here.
Hotel Bed Bug Protocol
Once evidence of bed bugs have been confirmed in the hotel, a bed bug protocol should be followed. This hotel bed bug protocol will vary by hotel and by pest control company. Here is a sample of a bed bug process once evidence has been found.
Isolate the infested room so the infestation is not spread room to room.
Housekeeping should remove the bedding and linen and place in a sealed plastic trash bag.
Housekeeping should keep the bedding and linen separate from other bedding in the hotel. This infested bedding should be washed and dried on HIGH heat by itself.
The pest control company should be notified so that a bed bug treatment can be scheduled.
The pest control company should treat the infested room as well as the rooms on either side of the infested room. The room across the hall as well as the room above and below the infested room should also be checked and treated if necessary.
The pest control company should inspect any common area, laundry room, and elevator and treat if necessary.
Depending on the preference of the pest control company, they may treat the hotel bed bugs with chemical, heat, or a combination of both.
You can find out more about our bed bug treatment process here.
Room should not be occupied until the bed bug issue has been resolved. This may take a few follow-up visits to exterminate the hotel bed bugs.
A tracking and record sheet should be kept to track bed bug treatments in rooms.
Hotel Bed Bug Treatments
Depending on the size of the hotel and frequency of bed bug issues will determine the type of bed bug treatment used. Some hotels opt to purchase very expensive heat treatment equipment so that they can begin bed bug treatments immediately. Other hotels hire pest control companies to treat and inspect for bed bugs. Both of these options are great.
Some hotels, however, try to treat the bed bug issue themselves. This often results in the use of sprays and “bombs” which do not resolve the bed bug problem. In fact, oftentimes the bed bug problem becomes much, much worse. This results in the bed bugs being found in multiple rooms on multiple floors. The monetary loss due to not renting the rooms combined with a bad reputation often causes these hotel owners tens of thousands of dollars.
Where to look for bed bugs in hotels
When I stay at hotels I always check the bed for bed bug activity BEFORE I unpack and get settled. The first thing I do is place my suitcase in the tub and inspect the bed, bedding, and headboard. If I see live or dead bed bugs, or bed bug excrement, I’m out of there.
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Want to prevent taking bed bugs home? Check out this article here.
Does this hotel have bed bugs?
With so many people coming and going out of a hotel every year, they are bound to have a bed bug introduced at some point. The difference between a few rooms having bed bugs over the course of years versus the entire hotel having bed bugs is huge. There are a few registries that you can check out to see if your hotel has bed bugs. Remember, that a bed bug can be gotten anywhere, it’s how the hotel responds that counts.
Another pest commonly found in hotels are cockroaches. These pests are synonymous with moisture, filth, and poor hygiene. With such a bad reputation, it is easy to see why hotels do not want a roach infestation.
Most of the roach issues we find in hotels are found in 3 areas:
Kitchen
Basement
Pool Area
In all three of these areas, there is moisture and warmth present. Roaches are carriers of many diseases and should be treated by a pest control professional. Bug “bombs” and fogs usually scatter the roaches and make the infestation much worse.
To learn more about roaches and roach treatments, check out our roach page here.
Hotel Rodent Control
Rodents and mice in hotels usually hang out in the same areas as the roaches. Basements, kitchens, common areas, and utility rooms are prime areas to inspect for rodent infestations. Just like roaches, rodent activity is a sign to the visitor that this hotel is not clean. Rodents are known to carry disease and they can contaminate food with their droppings and urine.
Rodent Control in Hotels
When dealing with rodents in hotels, the health and safety of the public is of top priority. Placement of rodent bait or other control devices MUST be placed out of reach and view of the guests staying in the hotel. Always follow the directions labeled on the rodent bait before applying. A professional pest control company should handle your rodent issues as part of their normal service plan.
Hotel Pest Control service plans are critical in identifying and preventing insect and pest infestations. Our hotel service plans include inspecting and treating a certain number of rooms every month. If no issues are present, rooms are inspected or treated on a preventative basis. By the end of the year, every room should be inspected whether it had a pest issue or not. A detailed tracking and inspection sheet should be maintained on site.
With so many people coming and going out of hotels every year, introduction of pests is inevitable. Preventing infestations is what the goal should be for any hotel pest control plan. Training, Communication, Treatment, and Tracking are the keys to an effective hotel pest control program.
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We offer hotel pest control and exterminating services in Chester County. Hotel pest control should NOT be considered DIY work. Our experienced and professional pest technicians will protect your brand by keeping your hotel pest free.
If you own or manage a hotel in Chester County, give Prudential Pest Solutions a call.
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Restaurant Pest Control
Restaurants and bars are often required to have pest control services. This is because the local, state, or federal government require restaurants to have pest control services.
Consumers that eat at restaurants trust that the establishment will serve them safe, delicious food. In this post, we will discuss the major pests that infest eating establishments and commercial kitchens.
When most people think about a pest infestation in a restaurant, they think of roaches. Roaches are associated with filth, bad housekeeping, and dirty establishments. Depending on the species of roach in the restaurant, this may be the case.
Cockroaches are associated with dirty, or unclean places because that is where they survive and thrive. Roaches will feed on any organic material including food scraps, other insects, and even dead roaches! They are known to carry and harbor many diseases and can cause allergic reactions.
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When I inspect a restaurant for roach activity, I will pay particular attention to certain areas. Roaches prefer areas of warmth, food availability, and moisture. Restaurant kitchens with their shiny stainless steel appliances and countertops can appear very clean and tidy. Inspecting underneath the cabinets, appliances, and countertops can reveal a different story.
Roach Inspections in Restaurants
Inspection for roaches in a restaurant should focus on warm, moisture prone areas. These areas include under, and behind appliances, dish washing equipment, under counters, under the ovens/fryers/grills, basement, utility closets, and trash areas. Visually seeing live or dead roaches is a good indication that there is a roach problem. Most of the time if the restaurant has called in for pest inspection, it means they are already experiencing a roach infestation.
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Cockroaches can be introduced into an establishment through many different means. The sewer system and drains can allow roaches, especially the American Cockroach to enter the building. Roaches can also be introduced by the food distributor. Cockroaches love to hang out and hitch rides inside of cardboard boxes. Most of the food that is delivered to the restaurants comes in cardboard boxes, and the deliveries can occur a few times a week.
Roach Treatments in Restaurants
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Treatment for cockroaches in restaurants can be a challenge. The challenge in treatment comes from the level of cooperation that occurs between the restaurant and the pest control company. As a pest control company we can use sprays, baits, and dusts to treat for roaches. If the restaurant eliminates the moisture issues and thoroughly cleans up at the end of every night, the cockroach treatments can be very effective. Treatments should focus on where the roaches are found and should always be conducted in accordance to the label.
Follow-up treatments are almost always required to eliminate a cockroach infestation. It is almost always a good idea to have a pest control service plan so that small issues do not become infestations. Service plans will also treat and prevent many of the other insect infestations found in restaurants.
Rodents in Restaurants
After roaches, rodent infestations are the second most common pest found in restaurants. Rodents, like roaches, are in the restaurant because there is one or all of the following: food, moisture, harborage. Rodents and their droppings carry many diseases which are harmful to humans. They can also physically damage equipment, pantry items, and even the building itself!
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Rodent Inspections for Restaurants
Rodents, mice specifically, only need about the size of a nickel to enter a structure. If the restaurant is connected to other buildings, then the rodents can probably come and go between all of the buildings. Finding out where the rodents are entering the structure can greatly increase the chances of eradicating the issue. Check out our video on interior and exterior rodent inspections to see where are the common entrances.
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Treating for rodents in restaurants can be difficult if cooperation does not exist between the restaurant and pest control professional. In the best case scenario, the restaurant is cleaned nightly, moisture prone areas are eliminated, and the structure is sealed from the outside. Since rodents can chew through some pretty strong substances, simply caulking a gap is not going to be enough to seal them out. Proper door seals on the bottom of exterior doors often go a long way in keeping rodents out.
Rodent Treatments in Restaurants
When treating for rodents, there are many different options to choose from. Baiting, exclusion, and mechanical capture are the 3 most common methods. Exclusion is the best, long term approach to rodent control in restaurants. It involves sealing up the exterior perimeter of the restaurant to physically prevent rodents from entering. Depending on the restaurant and its location, rodent exclusion is not always possible. For these circumstances, the other 2 rodent treatment methods can be used.
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When using rodent baits, it is VERY important to read the label in the bait and follow it exactly. Rodent bait can be very effective if applied in a smart way. Bait should be placed out of reach of restaurant employees and clients. Since rodent bait is poison, it should never be applied above or near any food prep areas. In food prep areas where bait cannot be applied, mechanical capture is the best method.
Mechanical capture includes snap traps and multiple catch stations. Snap traps are baited and when the mouse contacts the trap, the mouse is captured under a swinging bar. Multiple catch stations allow multiple mice to enter the station through the use of a spring loaded ramp. Once inside of the station, the rodents cannot escape. The downside of using mechanical traps is that they require more servicing since you will not want dead mice causing odor issues after a few weeks.
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Flies in Restaurants
Flies, like roaches and rodents, are carriers of disease in restaurants. They will land on food, food prep areas, and other surfaces, potentially carrying and transmitting disease pathogens. There are multiple species of fly that are attracted to restaurants. In this section we will discuss small fruit and drain flies, and larger flies.
Small Flies in Restaurants
Small flies in restaurants can be found near drains, trash areas, sinks, dish washing equipment, soda stations, and liquor areas. Depending on the species of fly, you will find them more heavily in certain areas. Drains, sinks, beer tap drains, soda drains, should be rinsed every night and hot water should be dumped down the drain. If there is organic material in the drain trap, flies will breed and accumulate there. In this case, a properly labeled chemical designed for drain cleaning can be applied to remove the organic material. Liquor bottles with easy pour spouts should be covered nightly to prevent flies from entering the bottle.
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Treating the floor drains and sink drains with a foam can effectively resolve fly and disease issues. Our foam utilizes a disinfectant, insecticide, and cleaner to remove organic material and kill any disease and pests.
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Large Flies in Restaurants
Large flies present many of the same problems as small flies. Often I will see fly capture strips hung throughout the kitchen area. These strips are unsightly, and in many areas are not allowed for a food inspection. Large flies can originate from outside, or from decaying organic matter found inside of the restaurant. If the restaurant has a rodent issue, a dead mouse in a basement can provide plenty of resources for large flies to populate.
Large flies can be treated by applying an approved insecticide to areas where they land and frequent. Obviously read the label on the chemical and only apply it where the label states. Fly lights can also be effective against large flies in restaurants. The fly lights attract the flies using a light and then either trap them on a glue board or electrocute them using the light. Make sure to change the glue board behind the fly light monthly to maintain effectiveness.
Stored Product Pests in Restaurants
Stored product pests can be found in restaurants. These pests include grain beetles, flour beetles, and others. These pests are usually brought into the restaurant through a contaminated food delivery. Unlike roaches, these pests will be mixed in with the flour or grain. Once identified, the contaminated food should discarded, the area should be treated, and the supplier should be notified.
Nuisance Pests in Restaurants
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Although not directly linked to food borne illness, nuisance insects can give the impression of a dirty establishment. The most common nuisance pests I see in restaurants include ants and spiders. Depending the species of ant, they may be attracted to food, moisture, or both. Treatment should focus on identifying and eliminating the nest. Spiders are predatory pests and are present because there are insects around. Eliminating other pests and treating for spiders will eliminate the issue.
Restaurant Pest Control Service Plans
All pest control companies offer service plans for restaurants. These plans allow a regularly scheduled inspection and treatment of the restaurant to prevent infestations. As we saw above, pests can be introduced into a restaurant in many ways. Unless you intend to put your restaurant into a bubble and strip search all employees and clients, insects can be brought into the restaurant. What a pest control service plan does is prevent infestation after the insect has be introduced. Depend on many factors, restaurants can be serviced weekly, monthly, or quarterly.
Restaurant Shut Down Horror Story
I once serviced a restaurant that we shut down due to multiple health concerns. They were infested with rodents and roaches. The restaurant had to hire a professional cleaning company to come in a essentially power wash the inside of the kitchen because it was that nasty. Roaches and rodents were EVERYWHERE!
We successfully treated the roaches using a spray with a insect growth regulator. The rodents were treated with a rodent bait. After a few days we were able to get control of the pest issues. All the while, the restaurant was shut down because it was waiting to be re-inspected. Most of their stored food was contaminated and had to be thrown away.
Moral of the story
Had this restaurant owner had a pest control service plan, they could have avoided this entire ordeal. The owner lost all of their restaurant revenue for 4 days, paid us to treat, and paid a company to clean. The amount of money the owner lost directly was in the tens of thousands of dollars! A pest control service plan is cheap compared to the lost money of being shut down or the lost customers that being shut down caused. Restaurant pest control is extremely important to your business and to your clients.
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