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.

Signs Of A Rodent Infestation

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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