{"id":7592,"date":"2020-02-18T10:03:59","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T10:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/2020\/02\/18\/draftfood-facility-safe-pests000openopen\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T07:22:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T07:22:58","slug":"is-your-food-facility-safe-from-these-pests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/is-your-food-facility-safe-from-these-pests\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Food Facility Safe from These Pests?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/is-your-food-facility-safe-from-these-pests\/#Is_Your_Food_Facility_Safe_from_These_Pests\" >Is Your Food Facility Safe from These Pests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/is-your-food-facility-safe-from-these-pests\/#Common_Pests_in_the_Food_Industry\" >Common Pests in the Food Industry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cnsfly.com\/takecaretermite\/blog\/is-your-food-facility-safe-from-these-pests\/#What_Are_Some_Common_Best_Practices_for_Pest_Control_in_Food_Industry\" >What Are Some Common Best Practices for Pest Control in Food Industry?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Your_Food_Facility_Safe_from_These_Pests\"><\/span>Is Your Food Facility Safe from These Pests?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think pest infestation in food facilities and some of the words which instantly come to your mind are contamination events, illnesses, facility damage, bad reputation and expensive food recalls. Inappropriate or lazy pest management can cost a food facility lot of time, money and even tarnish its reputation. This article puts together some of the most common pests found in the food industry and some of the best practices which can help make your <a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/\">pest control<\/a> efforts more effective. Take a look: <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Pests_in_the_Food_Industry\"><\/span>Common Pests in the Food Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The types of pests found in food handling, processing or manufacturing facilities differ on the basis of food, environment and geography. Hence, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pest control in food industry <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">demands proper identification of the species so that the relevant treatment methods can be employed for effective results. Some of the most common pests found across the food industry worldwide are: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-item\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Cockroaches <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 These are one of the most loathed pests and for good reason. They are known to be the carriers of 6 kinds of parasitic worms, 7 kinds of human pathogens and at least 33 kinds of bacteria. They also have a knack for hiding in small crevices, varied diet and rapid reproduction capacity. They may also pick up debris and germs on their legs while crawling through sewage and other unclean places which can then be easily transferred to food, work stations, food processing equipment, thus increasing the chances of contamination. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Rodents <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/residential\/rodent-control-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodent control <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a major problem which the food industry faces even today. Rodents include rats and mice. You can identify a possible rodent infestation through signs such as visual sightings, gnawing sounds, droppings, gnawing of wires and insulation and urine stains which are visible under UV light. They nest close to food sources and are known for their rapid breeding capacity. Risks associated with rodent infestation are damage to property, electrical equipment, machinery, food containers, packaging, contamination of food with droppings, fur, urine, transmission of hazardous parasites thus increasing the risk of serious diseases. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Flies <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Different types of flies are known to be the carriers of over 100 harmful pathogens. They usually breed in decaying garbage and moist unclean environments and then move to fresh food, manufacturing and processing equipment and other work stations, thus contaminating them by spreading disease-causing bacteria. They pick up contaminated material in their mouth parts and on their bodies, as they feed. Some species regurgitate digestive juices and even defecate while feeding and resting. This further increases contamination. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Birds \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They can cause a great amount of physical damage by blocking guttering systems with their nests and feathers as well as dislodging roof tiles, especially the larger birds. Bird droppings, nesting materials and feathers can contaminate food products, surfaces, preparation areas and equipment. Apart from emitting bad odor and being unsightly, bird droppings are poisonous. They can transmit harmful pathogens including bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi. Some of the common disease-causing microorganisms include Salmonella, Campylobacter and E. coli. Besides, their roosting and nesting sites also encourage infestations of arthropods such as fleas, bird mites and even some species of beetle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Common_Best_Practices_for_Pest_Control_in_Food_Industry\"><\/span>What Are Some Common Best Practices for Pest Control in Food Industry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facility managers are the first line of defense as they are closely involved in the monitoring of potential entry points and signs of infestation. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-item\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminate incorrect garbage disposal. Follow a specific system to ensure that the premises of your food facility within and outside remain clean and free from any type of unnecessary clutter and debris. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seal all potential pest entry points such as cracks and crevices in areas around the pipes, loading docks, foundations etc. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform regular inspections of areas prone to pest infestation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a rock or gravel perimeter around the facility will discourage the growth of vegetation which could harbor pests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from stringent adoption of these best practices, Integrated Pest Management is a must for any food facility. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rodent control<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cockroach infestation or any nature of commercial pest control requirement, we at Take Care Termite are well-experienced to handle pest infestations of any nature and intensity. We offer tailored Integrated Pest Management or IPM services for comprehensive commercial pest management solutions. For <a href=\"https:\/\/takecaretermite.com\/commercial-pest-control-services\/\">exceptional commercial pest control services in Tracy, CA<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, call us today! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is Your Food Facility Safe from These Pests?<br \/>\nThink pest infestation in food facilities and some of the words which instantly come to your mind are contamination events, illnesses, facility damage, bad reputation and expensive food recalls. 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