Numerous food scares and pest issue in food & beverage (F&B) establishments have resulted in increasing public awareness of food quality and safety in every parts of the world including India. The pest in an F&B outlet does not only spoil customers’ dining experience but poses risk of food contamination. Undetected pest infestation/ problem along the food supply chain could potentially end up at your restaurant. - Why restaurant owners should worry? The most valuable asset of a restaurant is its reputation.

This comes principally from the quality of the food and service, but your customers also expect the highest level of hygiene. Pests are carriers of food-borne diseases such as Leptospirosis, the few deadliest to humans. Mice, rats, flies and cockroaches pose a particular threat to hygiene standards in food preparation and storage areas because of their disease risk and the contamination they cause.

Moreover, the appearance of pests whether it’s live or dead can make customers be repulsive to your food. On top of that, negative publicity via blogs and social networking sites can easily damage the valuable reputation of your restaurant that you’ve worked very hard to maintain. Therefore, it is critical to implement a comprehensive integrated pest management programme to help you manage pest risks better.