{"id":9946,"date":"2022-05-16T11:20:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T15:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=9946"},"modified":"2022-05-16T11:20:50","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T15:20:50","slug":"gross-these-are-the-most-common-pests-found-in-supermarkets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/gross-these-are-the-most-common-pests-found-in-supermarkets\/","title":{"rendered":"Gross! These Are the Most Common Pests Found in Supermarkets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A supermarket is an oasis of opportunity, full of delicious ingredients to create incredible meals. Yet, humans aren&#8217;t the only ones who congregate in grocery stores. Bugs, rodents, and other pests see the opportunity for food and shelter, leading to infestations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this guide to learn about the many pests that can be found attempting to infest a supermarket. A skilled&nbsp;commercial exterminator can handle any kind of infestation and make sure your grocery store stays healthy, clean, and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rodents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you know if you have a rodent pest infestation? You may not always see the pests themselves, but rather the clues they leave behind. If you notice any of the following around a supermarket, you may have a rodent infestation on your hands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Urine stains or smells<\/li><li>Small droppings<\/li><li>Gnawing marks on packaging, wires, or storage materials<\/li><li>Smell indicating a dead animal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rodents can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/rodents\/diseases\/direct.html\">carry and transmit dangerous diseases<\/a>, which is why it is so important to identify the signs of infestation quickly so you can handle it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bird infestations can occur due to structures having ample roosting space and great food supply. If you see&nbsp;droppings or hear noises, you can quickly notice an infestation taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a bird infestation may not be possible to handle on your own, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reynoldspest.com\/commercial-pest-control\">commercial pest control<\/a> professionals can safely handle infestations with the proper legality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grocery store bugs are not to be underestimated. With such a large supply of food to feed off of, pests like flies can quickly multiply to become unmanageable and out of control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common places for flies to infest are areas with trash or garbage, food storage, or non-clean drains and sink areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fly traps can help to reduce the spread, but working with professionals can truly eliminate massive infestations as if they were never there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cockroaches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you may not see rats scurrying about, you will definitely notice if you have a cockroach infestation. You may see the shredded skins, carcases, or droppings near where they are congregating. You may also notice a pungent smell or allergy outbursts which could both be a sign of cockroaches present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like rats, birds, and flies, cockroaches can be harmful to humans. They carry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/are-cockroaches-dangerous\">bacteria that can cause disease<\/a> and should be kept away from food products. When an infestation occurs, work with supermarket pest control to avoid consequences like disease, product damage, or further spread of the infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Pests Are No Match for Pest Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether&nbsp;you are in a grocery store or supermarket, there are endless opportunities for pests to breach this food sanctuary. Rodents, birds, flies, and cockroaches are just a few of the common pests you can expect in these environments. That&#8217;s why it is so important to work with grocery store pest control companies to get rid of these pests or stop them before they even arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about pests in your business space in the business section of our digital magazine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A supermarket is an oasis of opportunity, full of delicious ingredients to create incredible meals. Yet, humans aren&#8217;t the only ones who congregate in grocery stores. Bugs, rodents, and other pests see the opportunity for food and shelter, leading to infestations. 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