PEST CONTROL.pptx HOUSEKEEPING AND SERVICES

HOUSEKEEPING LESSON

1. It is recommended that the hotel works with a professional partner in implementing a pest control program to safeguard the hotel’s reputation. As American investor, industrialist, and philanthropist Warren Buffet said, “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” INSECTS AND PESTS AND THEIR CONTROL MEASURES

2. Pest control is a program used to eradicate pests. Pesticide is a chemical used to kill and control pests. Below are types of pesticides.

3. Insecticides are used to control ants, flies, moths, cockroaches, and termites. ➢ Herbicides are used to control weeds or other unwanted plants. ➢ Fungicides are used to control fungi that are pathogenic or diseasecausing . ➢ Rodenticides are used to control rats and rodents

4. Insects and pests include: ➢ Ants ➢ Moths ➢ Cockroaches ➢ Flies ➢ Mosquitoes ➢ Spiders ➢ Mice ➢ Bed bugs

5. Supervisors and staff who work in the housekeeping must be alert of any signs of infestation. Part of their job is to regularly inspect the place for signs of pests on a daily and monthly basis. They should keep a record of the inspection done, the findings, and any action taken to treat an infestation. They are also expected to remedy situation as soon as possible to minimize the spread.

6. KINDS OF PESTS, THEIR BIOLOGY AND CHARACTERISTICS

7. G ENERAL CONTROL MEASURES 1. Take proper measures to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches and other insects around the premises. 2. Keep the premises in a condition that prevents the hiding or feeding of insects or rodents. 3. Implement a strong pest control program with the help of a licensed, reliable Pest Control Company. 4. Openings to the outside of the building must be protected against the entrance of rodents and flies by: * Using tight-fitting, self-closing doors * Closing windows * Screening * Controlling air currents * Other means

8. Prevention of Bacterial Contamination and Disease A house or building that is not properly maintained in terms of proper housekeeping creates conditions for microorganisms, bacteria and also pests to multiply rapidly. When this happens, occupants become susceptible to various forms of illness and diseases like H-fever, typhoid fever, malaria and other fatal ailments.

9. Bacteria breeds in unsanitary, moist and slightly acidic environment like: > Dirty surroundings ➢ Wet, undisposed and uncovered garbage ➢ Stagnant and dirty water ➢ Crowded places like storerooms that are dirty ➢ Undisposed, uncovered left -over foods ➢ Dirty and unsanitized containers, pans and utensils