Pest Management
Sprague Pest Solutions Shares How Digital Tools Can Help Food Facilities Fight Pests
Quality Assurance & Food Safety Magazine Editor Jackie Mitchell sat down with Martha Branch, QA supervisor at Sprague Pest Solutions, to learn more about how the pest control provider’s online logbook and other digital tools are helping food and beverage processing facilities keep their products pest-free.
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Buzz Kill
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5 Questions with Jeff Waggoner, A.C.E., Vice President/General Manager, FSS
Dynamic pest management programs ensure food safety, reduce waste and protect commodities from adulteration. It is crucial for sustainable agriculture, maintaining food supply and preventing catastrophic losses. By controlling pests, we safeguard public health and support a stable, secure food system for future generations.
QA Virtual Conference on Rodent Control in Food Facilities Set for April 2
The free virtual event will feature speakers Dan Collins, Independent Pest Management Consulting, LLC; Dr. Matt Frye, New York State Integrated Pest Management, Cornell University; and Patricia Hottel, Rentokil Terminix.
10 Questions to Ask Your Pest Control Provider
Let’s go back to pest control school. Here are 10 questions to ask your pest management provider to ace your next audit.
Life Lessons with William Hoffman, Owner of Hoffman's Exterminating
Hoffman shared his passion for protecting brands and keeping food waste at a minimum with pest protection.
Almonds Abound at Famoso Nut Company
When I arrived at Famoso Nut Company’s processing facility in McFarland, Calif., last fall, I couldn’t help but gawk at the surrounding scenery.
Properly Identifying Stored Product Pest Doppelgangers
While there is a long list of several serial cereal pests, there are a few lesser-known species that may appear in insect light traps or other insect monitors.
Prevention and Reaction Methods for Stored Product Pests
There are many villains attempting to take your stored products for themselves. Here’s a plan of attack for some of the most common pests.
