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...
Feb 17, 2021 | Flying Insects Resources, Flying Pests, Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management
Flies are an obvious potential detriment in the food manufacturing and processing world. Not only are they annoying—they’re also plain disgusting. With six legs and only two wings, flies land often to take rest breaks, and they can leave behind a great deal of...
Feb 16, 2021 | Audit, Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management
Considerable pest management implications are imbedded in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) although they may not be immediately apparent on the surface. It is helpful to remember that laws speak in generalities, and the subsequent rules and...
Feb 12, 2021 | Flying Insects Resources, Flying Pests, Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Sanitation
Flies comprise one of the largest orders of insects with tremendous diversity, as well as economic and human health importance. They’re a perennial pest that seem to be increasing in prominence, and for food processors, their presence can be devastating to audit...
Feb 12, 2021 | Audit, Flying Pests, Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Rodent Control
Your food processing facility relies on safe products, a clean reputation and high audit scores to be successful. But pests can threaten everything your facility has, including its bottom line. Hot spots – areas conducive to pest activity – are everywhere, and...
Feb 12, 2021 | Bird Control, Food Processing and Safety, Integrated Pest Management
Essentials of Bird Management for Food Processors Birds present some of the greatest challenges in pest management. The intelligence, vision, and flight mobility of birds make them a tough competitor. But, many people – including food facility employees – have a...
