How To Protect Food Processing Plants From The Terror Of Pests?

In the food industry a small mistake can cost you big. There’s your reputation at stake and you can lose customers & goodwill. The above can be termed as a manmade error but you can’t deny the fact that pests can be attracted to food, raw food materials, packed food in the restaurant, hotel, processed food industry & plants.

Many species of beetle, moths, rodents, roaches, termites, bugs, flies etc are to be found and feed on natural products such as seeds, grains, nuts, dried starchy products, furniture in the plant.

By allowing them access we create a ruckus situation for ourselves, our business and specially our customers and until we find the main problem and detect the issue the infestation reaches to a larger population.

Following are the ways pests destroy raw food materials:

These insects can cause a great financial loss to your food processing business and few measures can help you get rid of mice, rats, flies, cockroaches and birds before it can cost you big time.

Key practices to prevent pest infestation in food processing plants are as follows:

Inspect all the materials entering the premises, including raw materials and packaging that could attract insects
Design the facility with the premises including all the exterior and interior to minimise infestation of pests
Keep the doors and windows shut and fill or change any cracks, gaps in walls, doors or corners
Always go for expert eco-friendly pest management services as to prevent the chemicals to harm the food, machinery and in order to monitor, detect and eradicate pests effectively and completely
Vegetation: Keep areas near the buildings free from vegetation as smell of flowers, fruit, nuts and seeds can attract insects
Food waste and other organic waste are the most prime attractions and these waste should always be stored away from all the entrances, and should be kept suitable in air tight containers. All waste should be removed on a daily basis and the containers should be clean by disinfectant cleaners even including the surrounding area regularly
Always have routine check ups and keep an eye on Roofs, Drainage areas, Food loading, unloading areas, Windows, doors and vents, Cables and pipes, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems

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