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Big Little Problems: How to manage warm weather pests
By Alice Sinia Just as people go outside to enjoy the warm weather during summer months, pests venture away from their hiding places in search of food and shelter, and restaurants offer pests plenty of resources to help them survive. With the season’s balmy weather, be sure to shield your space from pests by strengthening […]
Unwanted Guests: How to keep pests out in the cold
By Alice Sinia, PhD When it comes to the right recipe for pest protection in your restaurant, so much depends on your staff’s knowledge of the pesky critters. For the most effective pest management program, your employees need to understand their role, including how they can be vigilant and observant. The best pest management comes […]
Pest Mess: Tips for keeping your restaurant safe this season
By Alice Sinia Outside may be buzzing with pest activity right now, but when temperatures begin to dip, restaurants will become even more enticing to pests seeking shelter from the cold — along with food and water — this fall. And if pests find safe harbour inside, they can breed and quickly become an infestation, […]
Pest management during restaurant renovations
By Alice Sinia, Ph.D. To keep up with changing times and styles, every restaurant will need to undergo a renovation at some point. An upgraded dining room and kitchen can do wonders, from revitalizing the dining atmosphere to enhancing the chef’s ability to turn around delicious dishes. However, renovations can also welcome unwanted guests – […]
Keep the dirtiest pests out of your restaurant with Integrated Pest Management
By Alice Sinia, Ph.D. Pests are a year-round threat to restaurants, which provide an endless supply of food, water and shelter. But they aren’t the only ones keeping foodservice establishments top of mind – local news outlets often report poor health inspection scores; diners can easily share pest sightings on social media and many restaurant […]
The recipe for a pest-free restaurant is Integrated Pest Management
By Dr. Alice Sinia There are many factors that make a restaurant a success. The obvious include good food, service, location and reputation, but there are other factors that aren’t as evident. Take pest control, for example. It might not be top of mind, but failing to establish an effective pest management program can lead […]
How to seal out seasonal pests
By Dr. Alice Sinia, Ph.D. Each season brings different challenges when it comes to pest prevention. Some pests that bug you during the spring and summer months are not likely the same pests that will bother you in the fall and winter. For this reason, regardless of the season, it’s important to take a customized […]
Taking a step toward a greener establishment with Integrated Pest Management
By Alice Sinia For the second consecutive year, Canada has ranked as a top country for LEED® green buildings. LEED is the internationally recognized mark of excellence for green building. Canada’s high ranking could be in response to growing consumer interest in protecting the environment. Food service establishments have followed the overall consumer interest trend […]