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Why Your F&B Pest Control Keeps Failing (And How We Get It Right)

You’ve done everything right. You hired a pest control company, they came in, they sprayed, and you paid the bill. A week later, a customer points out a fly, or your kitchen staff finds cockroach droppings.

It’s one of the most frustrating problems for an F&B operator. Why do the pests keep coming back?

The simple answer: you’re treating the symptom, not the source. A quick “spray and pray” service might kill the pests you see, but it does nothing to fix why they are in your restaurant in the first place.

An F&B environment is a 24/7 buffet for pests. With constant food deliveries, high heat, moisture from drains, and doors always opening, your business is uniquely attractive to them. To protect it, you need more than a can of pesticide; you need an expert process.

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The A-Flick Process: How Commercial Pest Control Really Works

As an NEA Licensed Vector Control Operator, we don’t just “do” pest control. We manage it using a professional, multi-step strategy called Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This is a proactive, science-based approach that a true commercial restaurant pest control expert uses.

Here is a look at “how we work” and why it’s more effective.

Step 1: The Expert Investigation (Not Just a ‘Look-See’)

The most important step happens before we ever use a single treatment. Our licensed technician investigates your property like a detective, asking:

  • Where are they coming from? We check for gaps under doors, cracks in tiles, and unsealed pipework.
  • What are they eating? We look at waste disposal schedules, floor drain sanitation, and how dry goods are stored.
  • Where are they hiding? We inspect “hot spots” like the areas under refrigerators, behind ovens, and inside false ceilings.

Only by finding the source can we build a plan that actually solves the problem.

Step 2: A Smart, Targeted Treatment Plan

Once we know the “why,” we build a custom plan. This isn’t about spraying your entire kitchen. It’s about using the right tools in the right places.

  • Hygienic Fly Control: For restaurant fly control, we use professional Insect Light Traps (ILTs). Crucially, these use hygienic glue boards to capture insects, not “zappers” that can electrocute them and spread insect fragments into the air—a critical detail for a food-safe area.
  • Strategic Residual Spraying: We apply a residual spray to create a long-lasting protective barrier. This is applied to non-food areas like baseboards, door frames, and known pest entry points to stop new pests from getting in.
  • Targeted Space Spraying: If you have an active, heavy infestation (like in a bin center), we may use a space spray (misting). This is a “knockdown” tool used for a specific purpose, not a routine “solution.”
  • Baiting: We use specialized baits for different pests: our ant gel is a true “Trojan horse,” designed to be carried back to the nest to eliminate the queen and the entire colony. For roaches, we use a highly attractive, fast-acting gel that kills them where they hide, creating a domino effect that significantly reduces the population at its source.

Step 3: Proactive Monitoring & Partnership

Our job isn’t done after the treatment. We are your pest management partners. This means:

  • Documentation: We provide detailed service reports showing what we found, what we did, and what to watch for. This creates a log of all activity, which also keeps you prepared for any SFA inspections.
  • Monitoring: We check our traps and monitoring traps at every visit to track pest activity. If we see a spike, we know to investigate why and adjust the plan.
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Why Choose a Licensed Partner for Your Restaurant?

When you’re choosing from restaurant pest control companies, you’re not just buying a service; you’re buying expertise and peace of mind.

  • We Are NEA Licensed: In Singapore, it is a legal requirement for any company controlling flies, cockroaches, and rodents to be a NEA Licensed Vector Control Operator. Our technicians are trained and certified, ensuring we follow strict safety and application guidelines.
  • We Are Certified for Quality & Safety: As a bizSAFE Star and ISO-certified company, we are audited for our high standards in safety and operational quality. We don’t just meet the minimum; we aim for the best.
  • We Protect Your Reputation: We understand that a single pest can damage your brand. Our process is designed to be discreet, effective, and thorough, protecting your customers, your reputation, and your bottom line.

Stop fighting the same pest problems every month. It’s time to switch from a reactive sprayer to a proactive partner.

Protect your F&B business with an expert plan. Contact A-Flick today to request a quote for a customized commercial pest management program.

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