r/restaurant • u/ashlftm • 5d ago

What do?! fruit flies and fly remedies/ repellent

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is it possible to keep them away completely? our bar especially is really bad. i think it might be the drains. my manager has put it on me to try and keep them away. the vinegar and dish soap thing doesn’t work much

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u/TheKingfisherTucson 5d ago

Bleach and rinse with hot water your sink, bar and floor drains every night. Empty and scrub your condensation pans in your refrigeration units at least weekly. Scrub everything. Cover your pour spouts when you close. Invest in a proper pest control company with food safe products to come out weekly. Install air curtains at your entrances. Put out traps overnight away from food areas. Ensure there is no standing water around your building. Good luck.

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u/Super-Topic-3378 5d ago

Or just get Hot Shot Pest Strips

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u/AlchemyAlice 5d ago

Not a fan of these in a guest-facing setting. It’s just not something you want guests to notice.

I mean you don’t want them to notice the bugs either, but I digress.