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A good pest control program can help protect the bottom line

April 17, 2019

At food and beverage processing facilities, the presence of pests can threaten the health and safety of products, customers and employees. A pest problem also can affect a plant's reputation and its bottom line.

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Rentokil Steritech pest control system

April 12, 2018

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Utilizing infrared sensors on rodent traps, the Rentokil Steritech PestConnect system monitors and logs in real time mouse activity in food processing facilities 24/7.

FDA’s top 5 most commonly cited food safety violations

FY 2017 top violations are almost the same as those cited in FY 2016 and 2015.

Debra Schug

December 20, 2017

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Among the top five violations during 2017 were lack of pest control and sanitation monitoring.

Destructive food pest found in Philadelphia rice shipment

Jeremy Gerrard

September 20, 2016

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Agriculture specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) found live Khapra Beetle larvae and a number of dead adult beetles comingled within a shipment of rice from Saudi Arabia in Philadelphia earlier this month.

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Pest paths: Common points of entry in a food facility

McCloud Services outlines 10 tips to prevent pests from entering your facility.

July 28, 2016

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Pests can be a nuisance for everyone, but for the food industry, they can be a real nightmare.

Food safety key theme at pest seminar

May 19, 2016

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Food safety remained the central theme for Pest Invasion 2016 held last month in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

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Defend your plant from food pests

Now is the time to arm your facility with a better integrated pest management program.

Jeremy Gerrard

May 13, 2016

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When it comes to pests, there is no such thing as a foolproof plan.

Ant prevention tips for food facilities

Jeremy Gerrard

March 29, 2016

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While it’s nice to see spring breath life back into nature after a long winter, this time of year also means the reemergence of pest problems for the food industry.

USDA confirms destructive species found in pineapple shipment

Jeremy Gerrard

March 23, 2016

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USDA confirmed the first recorded long horned beetle in the US was intercepted in a shipment of Costa Rican pineapples.

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Winter pest management tips for food facilities

Your plant doesn’t have to become a hotel for unwanted guests.

Jeremy Gerrard

November 13, 2015

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Patricia Hottel provides interior and exterior pest prevention tips.

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Pest Invasion pest management and food safety seminar

McCloud Services will be holding its annual Pest Invasion integrated pest management and food safety seminar on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Read More

5 Steps to FSMA-Compliant Pest Management

ON DEMAND: Before peak pest season hits, learn how to avoid issues with insects and pests that can threaten the integrity of food products, compliance with federal regulations, third-party audit scores and, ultimately, a plant’s reputation and bottom line. Join entomologist and Orkin Technical Services Manager Chelle Hartzer as she brings her knowledge and expertise to your facility with a free, hour-long webinar to discuss the five-step pest management process to meet and exceed the food safety standards under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

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As the pace of change accelerates in food and beverage, real-time visibility and insight can be the difference between barely surviving and thriving. Today’s dramatic market changes and constantly evolving business models are forcing food and beverage companies to re-examine their inventory management processes.

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