An upscale downtown Seattle restaurant was closing after a busy day. One of the cooks saw something speed by like a streak of lightning. The kitchen staff were tired and ready to go home. The chef was trying to make a fast exit, another cook was trying to leave without thoroughly cleaning the kitchen. The one cook that had the sighting got so rattled. Just had a gut feeling it was a rat. As the cook took off running to the manager's office a second sighting was witnessed. This time there was no doubt it was definitely a rat. The frazzled restaurant Manager wasted no time in calling a pest control exterminator. A rat sighting is no joke for a restaurant. The owner was notified and a call was made to AMPM Exterminators.
AMPM Exterminators was the Owners choice:
A call was made to AMPM Exterminators, a Greater Seattle area pest control company. Recommended by a friend just days earlier for possible monthly prevention services. The. colleague owned a business nearby that just got rid of rats by AMPM Exterminators. Since it was so late the manager agreed with the pest control technician that it could wait a few hours. Bright and early the next morning the technician arrived. The first step was to do a perimeter check for any and all openings where the rodents could be gaining access to the restaurant. Openings such as holes, crevices and cracks. Rats physical makeup allows accessing all openings the size of a quarter. The nasty rodents are diligent and will keep searching to find a way into the building. After all the rats are food magnets. Calling in the worst eliminators was the best decision. AMPM Exterminators professional technicians would get rid of the nasty rats.
Why are the nasty rats invading the restaurant:
An invasion of rats can be due to many things. The main reasons the rats will seek an opening is for food, water and a place to call home. The pests will show up anytime year round looking for a safe haven. The downtown Seattle restaurants’ perimeter check told the story. The kitchen became infested with the creepy rats because of the holes around the structure during the perimeter check. The openings were immediately sealed up to prevent the rats or other pests from having further access to the restaurant.
Rats found many inviting areas to explore:
The AMPM Exterminators rat infestation specialist located several things conducive to a rat infestation. There was uncovered food left out on counters. Dirty stoves, produce bins left on the floor. Back door was damaged and left propped open for ventilation. Huge invitation for the rats to come on in from the alley. Another huge invite was from the overflowing open garbage cans inside and out in the alley. Too many food service violations could be a result of this rat infestation that the owner could be responsible for. Proves that the employees were not keeping up with excellent sanitation habits. Nor were the maintenance crew doing checks on the perimeter of the structure. Thorough inspection done by the AMPM Exterminators technician.
Prevention measures to keep rats at bay:
Prevention measures to keep rats at bay:
For a restaurant to be successful is dependent on many factors. Such as keeping the customers happy with excellent service and delicious food. But more importantly by keeping a pest free establishment. Signing up for professional continuous services is very important to consider. Especially the food industries such as restaurants. The AMPM Exterminators professional eliminator explained the contents of all types of maintenance programs offered by AMPM Exterminators. An annual check will be for any signs of infestations during each of the four seasons. All during the year the rats are always seeking for shelter, food, and water. It is highly recommended to schedule monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly services. A prevention program of pest control services will be beneficial to prevent the loss of income for the restaurant. This downtown Seattle restaurant owner did not hesitate to get this rest infestation eliminated.
How can the restaurant owner keep rats away:
AMPM Exterminators eliminated the rat infestation successfully. The owner agreed to monthly maintenance inspections, updating sanitation practices and using tailor made recurring treatments. Checking bait traps often is a necessity. The Pest Control Eliminator emphasized the fact that the owner and manager follow the highly recommended prevention system for taking stringent precautions to prevent serious rodent problems. The employees had to be instructed on the prevention measures and held accountable for check off lists of daily cleaning practices. Rats carry disease, mites, created airborne germs, leave behind urine and feces. Can cause damage to building. Without the bottom dollar there is no restaurant.
AMPM EXTERMINATORS is a pest control company that treats all customers with respect. The technicians are professional and practice being good listeners. As a result of the choice being made to hire AMPM Exterminators meant sending very experienced and professional technicians to the restaurant. The Technicians average 10+ years of experience, and are trained to work with this type of Rat and Mice Infestation. Cleanup in Crawlspace and Attic are services also provided at extra cost. The owner called the friend who recommended AMPM Exterminators to say thanks for an excellent referral.
