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Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management. Prepared by: Michael Waldvogel, Ph.D. NC Cooperative Extension Service North Carolina State University. Problems Caused By Pests. Customer perception Damage to food, supplies, and facilities They can contaminate food and preparation surfaces

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Integrated Pest Management

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  1. Integrated Pest Management Prepared by: Michael Waldvogel, Ph.D. NC Cooperative Extension Service North Carolina State University

  2. Problems Caused By Pests • Customer perception • Damage to food, supplies, and facilities • They can contaminate food and preparation surfaces • They can spread diseases such as Salmonella Integrated Pest Management

  3. A pest management program should: • Rely less on pesticides • Emphasize sanitation and exclusion of the pests • Train employees • Use a licensed pest control operator (PCO) Integrated Pest Management

  4. Common Pest Problems Integrated Pest Management

  5. Cockroaches Can be introduced into the establishment through boxes, bags, and workers’ personal items. German cockroachfemale with egg case University of Nebraska Integrated Pest Management

  6. Cockroach Feces and Egg Cases Noticeable oily odors Egg cases and feces Integrated Pest Management

  7. Critical Areas for Cockroaches Integrated Pest Management

  8. Use glue traps to monitor cockroach activity Integrated Pest Management

  9. Chemical Control of Cockroaches Crack and crevice treatment and spot treatment • Target use of insecticides to reduce amount used • Avoid contaminating food, prep surfaces and equipment • Apply insecticides after business hours Integrated Pest Management

  10. Cockroach Baits Bait Station Gel bait Integrated Pest Management

  11. Rodent Problems • Rats and mice (usually mice are the more common problem) • Damage/contaminate food and property • Can spread diseases through their fecesand urine or by contact with surfaces Integrated Pest Management

  12. Rodents nest outdoors in areas hidden by tall grass, landscaping, “clutter” or down in sewers. Integrated Pest Management

  13. Mouse Nesting Sites Integrated Pest Management

  14. Burrows and Runs Integrated Pest Management

  15. Rodent Gnawing Integrated Pest Management

  16. Rub Marks and Droppings Integrated Pest Management

  17. Excluding Rodents • Foam sealants alone will not stop rodents. • Use metal hardware cloth to seal large openings. Integrated Pest Management

  18. Rodent Traps Integrated Pest Management

  19. Bell Laboratories, Inc.Madison, WI 53704 Rodent Baiting Integrated Pest Management

  20. Proper Use Of Rodent Baits No Yes Integrated Pest Management

  21. “Filth” flies -- house flies and blow flies Others -- fruit flies, drain flies, fungus gnats U-Nebraska-Entomology Univ. of Florida Common Fly Pests Integrated Pest Management

  22. Fly Control Integrated Pest Management

  23. Exterior Trash Cans and Dumpsters • Empty trash cans and dumpsters regularly. • Keep areas around them clean. • Keep dumpster lids and doors closed. Integrated Pest Management

  24. Keep Flies Out Integrated Pest Management

  25. Light Traps (Whitmire-Microgen, St. Louis, MO) Integrated Pest Management

  26. Cigarette beetle Sawtooth Grain beetle Indianmeal moth Stored Product PestsCommon Foods Attacked • Flour • Baked items • Spices • Pastas • Dried fruit • Powdered milk • Shelled nuts • Bird seed • Grass seed • Rodent baits • Cereals Flour beetle Integrated Pest Management

  27. Stored Product Pest Control • Keep food storage, prep and serving areas clean and easy to inspect. • Discard or return infested items. • Store susceptible items in sealable, food-grade containers. Integrated Pest Management

  28. Use a Pest Logbook A means of two-way communication Integrated Pest Management

  29. Pesticides Can Be Hazardous • Liability issue • Do not let untrained employees apply pesticides • Preferably - use licensed pest management professionals • Keep copies of the MSDS for all pesticides used in your facility Integrated Pest Management

  30. Demand a Pest Management Program • Emphasize: • Good sanitation practices • Proper maintenance of the facilities • Inspection, monitoring, baiting and trapping for pests, such as cockroaches, rodents and ants • Limit spraying to situations when necessary and only when facility is closed. Integrated Pest Management

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