Commercial Building
Performing pest control services for commercial food processing facilities, pharmaceutical plants, the hospitality industry and commercial buildings requires extensive experience and a high level of training to ensure pest free environments are achieved. Warehouses, food plants, food processing areas and office environments can be diverse and only the best training will suffice for these environments.
Commercial food plants and food processing environments require the most comprehensive pest management programs. In addition to pest management companies inspecting and servicing these facilities, there are usually governmental and third party audits to ensure food wholesomeness. Inspection agencies such as AIB - the American Institute of Baking, NSF International, FDA, USDA, the Department of Agriculture and local Health Departments, to name a few, are often involved in the inspection process.
Homeland security has also implemented food security procedures to ensure the protection of our food from terrorist organizations. Many of these establishments have to follow strict FDA HACCP requirements (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) to ensure product viability and safety.
Below are some commonly asked questions one might consider when inquiring about a suitable commercial pest control company:
Question #1- What should I be looking for when choosing a pest control company for my food plant or commercial business?
Experience is a key element in choosing a pest management company. In New York, it is best to consider pest control companies with a NYS certification in “Food Processing”. This certification assures that there is an in depth training focus on food environments. It is paramount for commercial businesses to choose a qualified pest control company for their food and non food related business.
Another factor in considering a pest control company should be choosing a pest management company with a staff Entomologist to insure the highest level of training and education. Membership in pest control associations such as the NPMA- National Pest Management Association, NYPMA - New York State Pest Management Association and LIPCA- Long Island Pest Control Association are also important factors.
Question #2- What is the most common mistake in choosing an exterminator for my business?
Price! Usually, when you choose a pest control company purely on price you typically get what you pay for. Do your homework. Is the company you are choosing a member of the better business bureau or, consumer affairs? If so, are there any unresolved issues with the company. As mentioned above, a proven track record should be a primary factor in choosing the best pest control company for your business.
Question #3- Should I insist on references for the pest control company I am choosing?
References are a good way to gauge value when looking for a pest control company for your business. Customers would not agree to be a reference if they were not satisfied with the service that was being rendered.
Question #4- How do you kill ants, cockroaches, mice and rats, in a commercial food plant?
Food plants, commercial food processing facilities and food storage warehouses must be handled differently from non food warehouses obviously because of food protection requirements. Pest management programs must be well documented and comprehensive to insure food protection. Also food environments require a greater frequency of service than non-food related environments.
In addition, there are often 3rd party audits made by vendors of the facility to also insure they are not purchasing products that are contaminated by pests or pesticides.
An effective monitoring program is essential for all businesses whether the business is food related or not. Most pests are nocturnal by nature which means they crawl in undetected and unannounced. Monitoring devices strategically deployed in the structure can capture a pest and alert us to their presence. These devices are an invaluable tool for managing pests in any facility.
Question #5- What are the requirements for pest control in health related or pharmaceutical accounts?
Pharmaceutical or health related facilities require a pest management program that is even more restrictive and sensitive to the environment. These are highly sterile environments and all actions could have a direct effect on people with compromised health concerns. Prevention and close monitoring is essential to stopping problems before they occur. When infestations are detected then a comprehensive IPM Integrated pest management program is deployed. Integrated Pest Management combines all aspects of pest control including sanitation, exclusion, mechanical control, harborage elimination and chemical control solutions as a last resort.
Kevin O’Connor
Entomologist- Eliminex Pest Control Inc.
For more information on pest control for commercial food and non-food environments, please email us on our website. http://eliminexpestcontrol.com/
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