Pest Control should be as important as your utilities!

While there is no accurate statistic available, data from local authorities and environmental health departments across the UK indicates that hundreds of food establishments are closed each year due to mice, rats, cockroaches and more. This can cost the business owner thousands of pounds and compromises people's livelihoods.

In most instances this could have been avoided had professional pest control been utilised in the first instance; setting up a pest control contract should be as important for your business as utilities - after all, you can't very well serve hot food without heat from the oven, and you can't sell hot food if it's crawling with 'roaches!

The majority of pest control companies offer yearly contracts which help to keep your business pest-free. Pest control companies can also provide hygiene cleaning services to give you complete peace of mind.

In the UK, the average cost for a pest management contract varies depending on business size and location. However, for an average high-street restaurant you can expect to spend anywhere between £60-£150 per month or more commonly, £720-£1800 annually. This is a small price to pay to keep the authorities happy and money in your pocket.

Follow along to get tips on things you can do in addition to your professional pest control service.