Pests can be found everywhere. These nasty beings can destroy everything they come in contact with. They predominantly pose a severe threat to the food industry. Since food and packaging materials tend to attract pests in large number, the food industry is more vulnerable to infestations. Pests carry bacteria, organisms, and viruses that can spread serious health conditions.
Pest control is of prime importance in the food industry. Identification of pest at right time and treatment without delay can help food industry.
Here is a list of some of the most common types of pests found in the food industry:
Rodents – They make entry into buildings through cracks, small holes, doorways etc. They may gnaw, feed, and breed in the area of food processing. Rodents are potential threat to one’s health and safety. They damage expensive tools and equipment. Most rodents are known to contaminate food items. Electrical fires are a common hazard caused by rodents.
Flies – Flies are deemed as dangerous pests due to their potential for causing diseases including fever, food poisoning, typhoid, dysentery, etc. It is tough to control their population during summer. Flies can thrive on anything from food particles, trash repositories, feces etc. These nasty pests should be controlled without delay to protect your packaging materials and food from getting contaminated.
Cockroaches – These are the worst pests the food industry can deal with. They are the most potential carriers of a large number of bacterial species such as Salmonella and E. coli. They thrive in cool dark areas and may be present in hundreds or thousands in number to destroy your belongings and food. Food processing units with wood and cardboard boxes can attract cockroaches in large number. Additionally, they can trigger allergens and even cause serious allergy symptoms.
Beetles – Also referred to as Stored Product Insects or SPIs, beetles get attracted to light bulbs and are capable of causing physical damage to the finished products. It is important to protect raw materials from beetles. They are known to contaminate food products though their body parts, pupae, webbing, shed skins, faeces, and body parts.
Moths – These are commonly found in food processing factories, food stores, and industrial food processing plants. The contamination level they cause is very high resulting in huge amount of discarded food.
Pest can cause:
Hire our pest controller of Lambton that helps to protect the food manufacturing, processing, packaging, and handling facilities from pest infestation and ensure proper food safety. It makes sure that the place is safe, healthy, and hygienic. The professionals can regularly inspect and take appropriate pest control measures. They can also identify the various pests quickly, implement an effective treatment plan, and adopt measures to control pest entry and protect the facility from future infestation.
Professional Pest Management offers technically advanced approach to pest control specifically for the food industry. They focus on preventing pests from entering areas where food is stored, prepared, packed, and dispatched. The approach includes elimination of pests and future prevention. Most pest management companies follow the approach listed below to ensure effective elimination of pests:
Thorough Inspection – A team of professionals will reach the appointed area for detailed inspection. This is the initial step in protecting food industry from pests. They will reach docks, break rooms of employees, food storage rooms, areas vulnerable to spillage etc. All entry and exit points are checked thoroughly including water sources and harborage zones. Under normal circumstances, a weekly inspection can help solve the issue.
Preventive Measures – This is the most important step as it helps the professionals find ways to prevent entry of all types of pests. They will check your facility for loopholes and possible spots acting as entry points to pests. You can also get suggestion on effective structural maintenance of the facility.
The team will focus on sealing off all the potential pest entry points to prevent pest infestation. Proper sanitation throughout the facility is crucial. You should make sure the storage and production areas are systematic, dry, and clean.
Monitoring and Credentials – The team of professionals will thoroughly monitor and document each step involved in inspection and prevention during implementation of pest service. Documentation is helpful for future references.
For serious pest infestation problem or machine breakdown matter, simply get in touch with professional service team without any delay. They offer a wide range of services including preventative maintenance support, and some expert ingredients to guarantee the productivity of your business.
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