Feb 17, 2021 | Audit, Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Rodent Control
Food processing pest control should always be approached first with recognition of key pests and consideration of aspects of their biology where management options can be brought to bear. Rodents are recognized as a key threat for every kind of facility. It is not...
Feb 17, 2021 | Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management
Pests are good at hide-and-seek. And you may not know they are there until it’s too late. In the food processing and manufacturing industry, certain pests can compromise products without anyone realizing they’re there. High pest pressure abounds in these types of...
Feb 17, 2021 | Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management
Psocids are becoming increasingly important as pests in food processing and distribution especially as contaminants in or on packaging. They are potential safety hazards causing slippery floors, potential allergens, and can potentially taint infested food ingredients....
Feb 17, 2021 | Bird Control, Flying Pests, Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Rodent Control, Sanitation
Food processors work hard to ensure the safety of food products throughout the supply chain. However, that supply chain can involve great distances ingredients or finished food must travel, not to mention lots of hand-offs along the way that can pose unique challenges...
Feb 17, 2021 | Audit, Flying Pests, Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Rodent Control
When a visitor arrives at your food processing facility, they probably have to check in, and maybe even get a name tag. Unfortunately, pests don’t do the same. That’s why food processing professionals have to be incredibly vigilant—because without notice or warning,...
Feb 17, 2021 | Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Organic
Demand for foods that consumers perceive to be healthier continues to grow. Many food companies have found opportunities to develop or promote products they can market as “organic.” Organic product processing has some implications for pest management, although more...
