The Pest Management Pyramid graphic is a great tool for visualizing the integration of tactics toward the goal of preventative and sustainable pest management programs at food processing facilities. IFC has the expert knowledge your food safety program needs.
With warmer weather comes increased pest pressures, threatening flock health and food safety in pre-harvest poultry operations. Insects and rodents act as vectors for pathogens, making robust integrated pest management, complemented by effective chemical control, essential to reducing contamination risks.
In a partnership with Syngenta, early laboratory testing demonstrated the activity of novel bioactive ingredients, developed with Biotalys’ AGROBODY technology, against a specific insect crop pest.
The key to achieving long-term pest management success is fostering a year-round, collaborative relationship between facility managers and a professional pest control partner to implement an integrated pest management (IPM) plan.
Pest control should always be top-of-mind for facility managers, but spring and summer provide a great opportunity to set up commercial facilities for success year-round. Managers can take several key steps to start off pest season on the right foot, as explained in this exclusive article by the National Pest Management Association.
Getting rid of pest hot spots keeps diners in and pests out. All that is required is a methodical and committed approach to pest management principles.
To control pests, most companies likely use a third-party pest management company, while a few have an in-house team. Regardless, those overseeing pest management have some important things to consider when it comes to monitoring for pests.
Pest management is a perennial task in food-processing environments. The pests of concern may vary, but span all food-processing segments, rodents take top billing as a pest of concern.
Live: August 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT: This webinar will cover why managing bird activity should be a priority for your business, the complexities involved in effective bird control, and proactive strategies to help protect your facility.
