Cockroach control

Most people find the sight of a cockroach repulsive. Cockroaches, in general, are regarded as a dirty pest and this is quite true if you consider they feed in unsanitary areas, such as garbage cans, areas of food spillage and sewage systems.

From these dirty areas, they can find their way into your facility and contaminate your business, with any bacteria they may have picked up.

• Potential for contamination of food products (cockroaches falling into product, fecal droppings in product, cockroaches walking through product)
• Mechanical transfer of bacteria
• Potential for damage of non-food items (paper materials, leather, clothing, etc)

• Bars and restaurants - the readily available food in kitchen and dining areas can be very appealing to roaches.
• Hotels and Motels - food sources in both hotel kitchens and dining rooms can attract roaches. Restrooms and changing areas are also at risk. Laundry rooms in basements can also offer much loved warmth and moisture.
• Hospitals - the thought of roaches in hospitals is repulsive to many people,  but these institutional buildings can provide much needed warmth and shelter.
• Multifamily Housing - the warmth generated by multiple families living in such close proximity can make multifamily housing very attractive to roaches.
• Schools - kitchen and feeding areas in schools and on college campuses may be at a higher risk of cockroaches.

The potential harm from a cockroach problem discovered on your business premises can be far reaching:

• Liability concerns, lawsuits - these costly lawsuits may be raised by any aggrieved (or ill) customer, who has been badly affected by the presence of roaches, while in your business premises.
• Regulatory concerns, third party auditor requirements - Pest management is regulated for all industries, and failure to comply can, in the worst case, lead to a forced closure of a business. Presto-X can help in this area with our sanitation audit service.
• Economic loss - in the case of businesses, which have an infested kitchen, a financial loss may have to be sustained due to contaminated food products (incorrectly stored food as well as fresh food), which will have to be discarded.
• Loss of Sales - word of mouth is a powerful weapon and customers can be very quick to spread negative news about a business to others, which can easily deter customers from returning.

• Prevention is always better than cure and, better still, less expensive. At Presto-X, we encourage all business owners to take an active approach to pest control in general.

  As part of a cockroach prevention service, Presto-X can offer businesses:

• Thorough inspection of your property - this will help to identify any potential entry points in your building structure, which could allow roaches access into your property. The inspection of the interior of your property, may also highlight potential hotspots and areas that may appeal to roaches. Once identified, we can advise you of the best ways to seal entry points.
• Review of sanitation procedures and program - businesses, which follow good sanitation practices can greatly help to protect themselves against roaches, by making their property less attractive to this insect. Presto-X offers sanitation audits to help review your current procedures and to ensure your business meets local, state, federal and third-party inspection requirements.
• Integrated pest management - an integrated pest management plan can be vital to many businesses. The focus is on prevention and regular inspections of your facility can lead to early detection of any pest problem and a quicker, more efficient control plan.
• Pest control training for your employees - a successful pest control program requires both customers and pest professionals to work together in a united way. As such, we offer client training services to help educate your employees on tips for pest prevention techniques.