Nobody wants to deal with rats or mice in their hotel. When guests spot a rodent, it ruins their stay and hurts your business. These pests spread disease, damage your property, and can lead to bad reviews that scare away future guests.
At Batzner Pest Control, we’ve helped Wisconsin hotels keep rodents out for over 75 years. Use this guide to protect your property and guests.
Why Pest Prevention for Hotels?
Hotels are perfect targets for rats and mice. You’ve got food available 24/7, hundreds of doors opening and closing, delivery trucks coming and going, and countless hiding spots from basement storage to attic spaces. Add in Wisconsin’s harsh winters that drive rodents indoors, and you’ve got a recipe for trouble.
Smart hotel owners and managers know that spending a little on prevention saves thousands in damage control later.
Your Prevention Checklist for Your Team
Start protecting your hotel today with these simple steps, broken down by how often they should be performed.
Every Day
- Wipe up crumbs and spills right away, especially in dining rooms, kitchens, bars, lobbies, gyms, and break rooms.
- Check food displays for chew marks or droppings. Look at snack areas, coffee stations, and mini-bars.
- Run the vacuum daily in all areas, and multiple times in busy spots.
- Take out trash at least once a day and tie bags tightly before moving them to outdoor bins.
- Have cleaning staff check drain covers during their rounds. Report any damage right away.
- Fix water leaks fast. Mice and rats need water, too.
- Train employees to tell managers about droppings, chewed items, or strange noises.
- Check trash rooms and chutes for spills or overflow.
- Make sure outdoor trash cans have tight-fitting lids.
- Post reminder signs to keep doors shut.
- Look over deliveries for rodent damage before bringing them inside.
- Keep pest control equipment easy to reach.
- Give your pest control tech full access to all areas.
Every Week
- Send housekeeping to check empty rooms at least weekly for pest signs.
- Look for rodents in storage rooms, break areas, and around vending machines.
- Clean up around outdoor dumpsters.
- Schedule regular dumpster emptying and cleaning.
Every Month
- Schedule professional pest control visits.
- Check that door bottoms have good seals. Fix any gaps.
- Test automatic doors to make sure they close completely.
- Have your pest tech inspect utility rooms and basements, storage closets, and locker rooms.
- Walk the property looking for holes in the ground.
- Keep plants and grass at least 12 inches away from buildings.
- Check that pest control boxes near dumpsters haven’t been damaged.
- Look for holes in walls, especially around trash areas.
- Make sure dumpsters have drain plugs.
- Check pool areas for cracks or overgrown plants.
Twice a Year
- Train all staff on reporting pest problems.
- Check the roof for holes or damage.
- Cut back tree branches that touch the building or hang within six feet.
- Make sure vents and chimneys have screens.
- Look for cracks around pipes and cables entering the building. Seal them with metal or concrete (mice can chew through foam).
- Have your pest tech put monitors in ceilings and crawl spaces.
- Check parking garages for working pest control devices.
- Plan extra protection during any construction work.
Once a Year
- Review your pest control service to make sure it covers everything.
- Update pest control device locations.
- Check what products your pest company uses.
- Replace old dumpsters.
Need Extra Help?
Can’t keep up with all these tasks? Your Batzner Pest Control technician can seal cracks and install barriers to keep rodents out. Just ask during your next service visit.
Remember, when it comes to rodent control, prevention is always better than dealing with an infestation. Our rodent control experts have protected Wisconsin hotels for years, and we’re ready to help keep pests out of your property.
Contact us today to get started with an inspection.
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