A fly infestation poses a serious hygiene risk. Unfortunately, flies are attracted to conditions found in restaurants, where they can do the most damage. Flies are known to carry numerous diseases, including tuberculosis, typhoid and cholera. Flies feed on decaying organic waste, and then transfer pathogens from their feet to human food and food preparation surfaces.
Here in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the County Health Department takes particular notice of pests, and cites "evidence of pests in food or on food preparation surfaces" as grounds for suspension or closure. A kitchen closure can cost restaurateurs thousands of dollars, and more importantly, their reputation.
Perhaps the most important element for success in pest prevention is taking care of the problem immediately rather than reacting to a pest infestation.
The No-Zap Fly Trap works by attracting flying insects to the ultraviolet light, which is doubled by the unit's built-in reflector. The sticky pad inside the unit is laced with a sexual attraction to help lure bugs onto the pad where they are trapped, concealed from view. The glue pads are nontoxic and can capture up to a thousand insects before a quick and easy pad change is needed.
The No-Zap Fly Trap aids in sanitation in food prep and processing areas by removing flies without the zapping sounds, burning smells, or electrocuting grids which tend to expel bug parts. They use no more power than standard florescent fixtures and all electrical parts are UL listed.
Like filth flies, fruit flies love ripened fruits and vegetables as well as fermented beverages, liquor, beer and wine. FLY-BYE Fruit Fly Traps give the restaurant and bar industry an effective tools to help control fruit flies.
Fruit flies breed in floor drains, bottles and cans, trash and recycling containers, and any damp area with spills or food scraps. They are especially troublesome during the summer months. Because of the fruit fly's quick reproductive cycle, it can become well-established in a very short period of time.
However, fruit fly infestations, while difficult to eliminate, are fairly easy to prevent from becoming established. To use a FLY-BYE Fruit Fly Trap, simply add the included liquid in the attractive container and the fruit flies enter but cannot exit. At less than $20 per 2-pack, it's a cost effective way to control these pesky fruit flies.
Sanitation is crucial in preventing flies from infesting a commercial kitchen. Orkin, the leader is pest control services, offers these tips to restaurant owners and managers:
· Keep trash pails, drains and drain traps clean
· Wipe down counter spaces and chopping blocks regularly
· All food should remain refrigerated when it is not being used
· Keep doors and windows closed as much as possible to prevent fly entry
· Large fans, called “air curtains” are effective at keeping flies out of restaurants
For more information, contact your Curtis Account Rep or call Curtis Restaurant Supply at 800-766-2878 Toll-Free or 918-622-7390 Local.
