What is one method to prevent pest infestation in food storage areas?

Keeping areas clean and free of food debris is essential in preventing pest infestations in food storage areas. Pests such as rodents and insects are often attracted to food residues, spills, and crumbs. By maintaining cleanliness, you reduce potential food sources that might attract these pests.

Regular cleaning and proper waste disposal not only eliminate food debris but also help in identifying potential entry points or nesting areas for pests. It minimizes the chances of pests finding a comfortable environment within your food storage spaces, making it a fundamental practice in food safety and pest management.

While sealing food in containers and closing windows and doors are also important measures, they do not address the immediate attraction pests may have to the area due to food debris. Sounds or noises to scare pests away is not an effective method; it doesn't remove the food source or the environment conducive to pests.