Ensuring a pest-free environment is a particular challenge for all of those involved in the preparation of food for sale to the general public.

Pest control in this sector can cover many businesses types for example restaurants, pubs and bars, food outlets and takeaways, catering services, food processing and packaging companies. It can also apply to hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses.

Health and Safety legislation, most specifically HACCP, dictates that all those involved in food preparation services must take an active part in pest prevention management of their premises. Furthermore the existence of a pest infestation will almost certainly have a detrimental effect on reputation, brand equity and ultimately financial performance.