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FACILITY PEST MANAGEMENT ARTICLES
Fly Management in Food Processing
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...
Food Processing Pest Management: Cool Off Your Hot Spots
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...
Bird Management for Food Processors
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...
Year-Round Audit Prep
Auditors and pests look for the same things: weak links in your facility’s sanitation program. Consistency is the key to keeping pests out and auditors happy. That’s why you can’t start preparing for an audit at the last minute; the time to start is now. After all,...
IPM-Based Prevention Tips for Sanitation and Maintenance
Emphasis for pest management is increasingly focused on prevention rather than reaction measures. Of course, one will still need to react if some level of infestation is discovered, and it will be best to discover and correct situations as early as possible....
Five Criteria to Evaluate a Pest Management Provider
When it comes to food manufacturing and processing, high-quality pest management is crucial. Neglecting to hire a trusted provider can be catastrophic from an operational and financial standpoint. A major pest problem could subject your business to loss of profit from...
Birds: A Flying, Nesting Risk for your Facility
Birds may be the most difficult of all pests to confront in the food industry, yet the need tocontrol them is essential for food safety and audit compliance. Birds, including their droppings, feathers and nesting materials, carry about 60 different pathogens of...