Hotel and Motel Pest Management
by Donna M. Walker
The hotel industry can be challenging when it comes to keeping pests under control but Hearts Pest Management can help!
Bed Bug Control and Prevention for Hotels
A good Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach will utilize all possible methods of prevention and treatment available that reduce the risk of pesticide exposure to individuals and the environment. IPM methods include: 1. Inspection of infected areas, and the surrounding rooms or living space. 2. Train personnel on proper identification of bed bugs. 3. Bed bug monitoring systems to be checked on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.
Close-up of bed bug on skin.

Bed Bug Bites

Bed bug feces on a mattress.
Once bed bugs have been identified:
1. Do not try over the counter pesticides and foggers! They are NOT effective treatments for bed bugs. 2. Call a licensed pest control professional such as Hearts who has experience in the treatment and removal of bed bugs and who will treat the living space of a room to insure eradication. Remember, bed bug eggs stick to picture frames, headboards, and curtains. 3. Follow the bed bug preparation sheet provided by your pest service representative. 4. Do not allow guests to use the room until it has been certified as bed bug free. 5. To prevent future infestations, all sleeping mattresses and box springs should be encased in plastic mattress covers and only metal bed frames should be utilized. 6. Repair and caulk any cracks and gaps in walls, baseboards, windowsills, etc.
German Cockroach
Controlling Roaches
Another pest that frequents hotels is the dreaded cockroach, especially if there is a restaurant or large, commercial kitchen on site. You know you have a problem with roaches when you see them at night and during the daytime. Or, when a guest finds a frozen roach in an ice cube in her water glass; that actually happened at a fine and internationally known restaurant! In this case, the roaches got into the ice maker system in which out technician found roach feces all over the back of it and inside the electrical system. One big contributing factor to roach infestations is lack of sanitation; teaching staff, especially in the kitchen, to clean floors and counters each evening before the morning shift, will help keep roach problems maintained and prevent future infestations. Here are some of the service we offer at Hearts Pest Management: ► Traditional and Organic Pest Control – ants, spiders, earwigs, and Oriental roaches. ► Rat and Mice Control – rodent trapping and baiting. ► Wasps and Bees – removal and honeycomb cleanup. ► German and American Roach Control – kitchen infestations of American and German roaches. ► Landscape Pest Management – aphids, whitefly, grubs, snails, fungus, flies, gnats, and mosquitos. ► Fleas – inside and outdoor flea treatments. ► Gophers and Squirrels Only Hearts Pest Management Technicians are EcoWise Certified for Organic Pest Management Services. Our Greenthumb (organic) program works well on a monthly or every other month maintenance plan. However, you may want to add monthly roach and rodent control to your plan as well as bed bug monitoring services. Please give us a call at 800-986-1006 for a free inspection to determine the needs of your facility. Our Hearts service professional will devise a maintenance plan to keep you as pest free as possible!Locations
City Services for Pest Control in Los Angeles
Agoura Hills | Northridge | |
Alhambra | Pacific Palisades | |
Arcadia | Palos Verdes Estates | |
Beverly Hills | Pasadena | |
Burbank | Pomona | |
Calabasas | Rancho Palos Verdes | |
Cerritos | Redondo Beach | |
City of Industry | Reseda | |
City of Los Angeles | Rolling Hills Estates | |
Claremont | San Marino | |
Culver City | Santa Fe Springs | |
Cypress | Santa Monica | |
Diamond Bar | Sherman Oaks | |
El Monte | Sylmar | |
El Segundo | Tarzana | |
Encino | Temple City | |
Glendale | Toluca Lake | |
Granada Hills | Torrance | |
Hacienda Heights | Venice | |
Hidden Hills | Walnut | |
Hollywood | West Covina | |
La Verne | West Hollywood | |
Long Beach | West Los Angeles | |
Malibu | Westlake Village | |
Manhattan Beach | Whittier | |
Marina Del Rey | Woodland Hills | |
North Hollywood | ||
City Services for Pest Control in Orange County
Aliso Viejo | Laguna Hills | |
Anaheim | Laguna Niguel | |
Brea | Lake Forest | |
Buena Park | Los Alamitos | |
Capistrano Beach | Mission Viejo | |
City of Orange | Newport Beach | |
Corona Del Mar | Orange | |
Costa Mesa | Rancho Santa Margarita | |
Dana Point | Rossmoor | |
Fountain Valley | San Clemente | |
Fullerton | San Juan Capistrano | |
Garden Grove | Santa Ana | |
Huntington Beach | Tustin | |
Irvine | Villa Park | |
La Habra | Westminster | |
Laguna Beach | Yorba Linda | |
City Services for Pest Control in San Diego
4S Ranch | Rancho Penasquitos | |
Poway | Scripps Ranch | |
Rancho Bernardo | ||
Descanso | Ramona | |
Julian | Santa Ysabel | |
Pine Valley | ||
Bonsall | Hidden Meadows | |
Escondido | Pauma Valley | |
Fallbrook | Valley Center | |
Carlsbad | Pacific Beach | |
Coronado | Point Loma | |
La Costa | San Ysidro | |
Mira Mesa | The City of San Diego | |
Otay Mesa | ||
Cardiff by the Sea | Oceanside | |
Carmel Valley | Rancho Santa Fe | |
Del Mar | San Marcos | |
Encinitas | Solana Beach | |
La Jolla | Vista | |
Alpine | Imperial Beach | |
Bonita | Jamul | |
Chula Vista | La Mesa | |
East Lake Chula Vista | Lakeside | |
El Cajon | Santee | |