When it comes to pests, there is no such thing as a foolproof plan. Pests are sneaky, and their instinct to breed and survive makes food manufacturing and processing facilities prime targets for infestation. Although it’s impossible to keep out every pest, consumer demand for increased transparency and strict food safety requirements from governing bodies make an efficient, effective pest plan vital to a plant’s survival.
Adopting an integrated pest management (IPM) philosophy can help you develop a comprehensive program that addresses sanitation, documentation and pest exclusion and elimination. But, for your plan to be truly integrated, you must commit to an early understanding of your site’s unique risks and involve all your employees in the prevention efforts.