Successful Pest Control Tips For Your Hotel
Effective pest control is a factor that determines the success of any hotel. Travelers and vacationers from all over the world make hotels their places of stop and stay, and expect to have an enjoyable, safe, and secure stay in a pleasant and welcoming environment.
Every part of your hotel, from the welcoming lobby to the suites, laundry to kitchen, bathrooms to the restaurant, gym to the spa, and every other facility must serve to remind guests at all-time that they are at their home away from home.
A range of safety and health guidelines are there for hotels to comply with: environmental laws, food safety laws as well as health and safety laws. Any unchecked pest presence, therefore, jeopardizes and poses a threat to the sustainability of your hotel.
A single negative review on social media or your website can cause financial stress and loss to you and your staff. It is therefore important that you have a comprehensive, well-balanced, proactive Integrated Pest Management strategy that is critical to supporting your bottom line.
Familiarizing your staff with these pest control tips for hotel operators and the implementation of your pest control program will ensure that your guests are always kept happy.
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Understand the peculiarities of your pest problem
Coming and going never ceases in a hotel, and the constant foot traffic in and out of the hotel premises is an avenue for enterprising pests to weasel their way in.
The most recurrent and problematic pests of all are bed bugs. Notoriously small and difficult to spot, they are the most easily transported pests into any hotel through luggage or guests.
Integral Pest Services know that those bed bugs, along with rodents, ants, cockroaches, and birds are common pests of the hospitality industry.
We work with you to:
- identify each of these pests,
- develop proactive measures against them,
- provide constant monitoring of their presence, and
- immediately rectify any problem long before your guests’ notice them.
Follow Best Practices
By implementing a proactive monitoring and prevention program, you will significantly reduce pest sightings and control costs.
Training housekeeping and food services staff in early detection and pest prevention procedures will reinforce your pest prevention and control practices that you have developed in partnership with your pest control provider. If staff become lax in their roles or negligent in carrying out their duties, the best pest prevention and control services you may employ will not have any impact on pest prevention or remediation.
Ensuring that your staff are trained and exercising best practices will reduce the attractiveness of your hotel and provide you with the upper hand in remediation.
Prioritize a Quick and Effective Response to Pests
The unfortunate news about pest is they usually stick around long after they have worn-out their welcome.
Ignoring a pest problem will not make it go away and we do not recommend you waiting to act when you are faced with a pest issue. Acting quickly with the help of Integral Pest Services will reduce the severity and cost associated with remediation.
By implementing all of our preventative recommendations and remediation strategies, we can reduce the amount of treatments needed to exterminate active infestations and reduce the chances of future infestations.
Our approach
Evaluate
Thorough inspections and accurate identification of pests is important when developing a customized pest control plan for treatment and long-term prevention
Action
Effective action requires a well thought out plan that considers all potential pest problems, outlines all control methods, and prepares a tailored solution to each problem
Assess
Ongoing assessment of IPM program evaluating the effectiveness and working on continual improvement
Conclusion
Pests are everywhere. With the boost of international and domestic travelers, the expansion of shared transportation, and the constant traffic, it is no surprise that hotels and resorts face increased pressure from unwanted pests.
Whether it is a bed bug sneaking in a free stay, or an opportunistic mouse looking for an easy meal, your hotel needs to have a pest prevention and control plan in place. By implementing and enforcing early detection procedures and pest prevention strategies you will significantly reduce your prevention and remediation costs.
When partnering with a pest control provider it is important to take the time to ensure they understand your organizations goals and objectives. At Integral Pest Services, we have developed industry leading treatment strategies. Whether it is our Same-Day Return-To-Service Bed Bug Treatment, or our Monthly Preventative Services, we work with you to protect your business and to prevent pests from becoming a problem.
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Hotels are constantly under pressure to care for their guests, contractors, and employees who visit their premises; don’t take your pest control program on yourself. At Integral Pest Services, we are passionate about keeping your hotel free from pests. We utilize the latest technology, proven treatment methods and take a proactive approach to keep you pest free. Contact us for a free no-obligation consultation.