Pests can be a nuisance for everyone, but for the food industry, they can be a real nightmare. These creepy, crawling and often flying creatures are annoyance for sure, though they are also the culprits behind many foodborne illnesses, creating a food safety problem. On top of that, infestations can lead to costly downtime in order to effectively eradicate a pest.

Because of that, prevention and exclusion is the best approach. But where are pests most likely to enter your facility? According to McCloud Services, a provider of pest control solutions, it is important that people understand the common ways pests can gain access to facilities to ensure that proper sanitation is maintained, and pests are kept out.