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Rules Of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Deny pests access to the facility
Deny pests food, water, and shelter
Work with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)
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Inspect deliveries– Use good suppliers
Screen windows and vents
Fill holes around pipes
Seal cracks in floors and walls
Seal spaces around equipment
Self-closing doors – Keep doors closed
Air Curtains – positive air out!
Cover floor drains with hinged gates
To keep pests out:
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Dispose of garbage quickly and correctly
Store recyclables in pest-proof containers as far away as possible.
Store food and supplies quickly
Clean the establishment thoroughly
Lower humidity to below 50%. Keep establishment dry.
Refrigerate foods such as powdered milk, cocoa and nuts.
To deny food and shelter:
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Outdoor Pest Control
Bees, Wasps, Flies and Birds:1) Eliminate standing water and keep grass cut short
2) Cover food/garbage containers 3) Do not allow employees or customers
to feed wildlife. 4) Locate insect electrocuter traps away
from establishment.
Strong, oily odor
Droppings similar to grains of pepper
Capsule-shaped egg cases – brown, dark red or black – may appear leathery or shinny smooth.
Generally live only in warm, moist places (motors, rubber mats, sink/floor drains)
Should only see in the dark (1:1000)
Carriers of salmonella, fungi, parasite eggs and viruses.
Signs Of A Cockroach Infestation
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Droppings – shiny, black to gray
Evidence of gnawing
Tracks – white stripe around room
Nesting materials
Holes
Rats – can fit through the size of a quarter.
Mice – can fit through the size of a dime.
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Methods Of Control
Repellents – keep away
Sprays – roaches, flies and ants
Residual – pests absorb as they contact
Contact – kills immediately
Baits – contains an attractant and kills when eaten
Traps – used for flying insects, ants and roaches. Might have a physical or chemical way of killing.
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Miscellaneous Insects
Flies – way they eat that causes concern.
Beetles, weevils, moths – use FIFO
Ants – drawn to grease and sweet foods
Termites/Carpenter Ants – sawdust/damanged wood
Mosquitos/Gnats – minimize standing water – drains, flower pots, floor.
Methods Of Control
Traps – set near rodent runways
Glue boards – mice – die from exhaustion
Bait – should be used away from food.
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Keep in original containers
Store away from food and food-preparation areas
Keep corresponding MSDS
If pesticides are stored on-premise:
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How to choose a PCO
Talk to other foodservice managers to get references
Licensed/certified by your state Belongs to professional organizations
(NPCA) Proof of insurance Weigh services, not only price.
Pest Control Contract
Description of services : initial, regular visits, follow-ups, emergency
Warranty for work to be done Legal liability of the PCO Period of service Your duties – preventive and facility
preparation before and after treatment What records to be kept by the PCO
PCO Recordkeeping
-Pest control log-All chemicals used and MSDS for each-Building and maintenance problems noted
and fixed-Maps and photos of the facility-Schedule to check and clean traps, replace
bait, change bulbs, etc..-Regular written summary reports from the
PCO