This is short presentation highlighting the issues of concern for pest control in retail grocery and foodservice operations.

1. Integrated Pest Management

2. Integrated Pest
Management
•90%
•10%
•100%
PREVENT
CONTROL
CONTRACT

3. Three Rules
 Deny pests access to the
establishment
 Deny pests food, water, and
shelter
 Work with a licensed PCO to
eliminate pests that do enter

4. Deliveries
 Use
reputable suppliers
 Check deliveries before they
enter the establishment
 Refuse shipments if you find
pests or signs of infestation
(egg cases, body parts)

5. Facility
Screen windows and vents
 Install self-closing devices, door
sweeps, and air curtains on doors
 Keep exterior openings closed
tightly
 Fill holes around pipes
 Cover drains with grates
 Seal cracks in floors, walls, and
around equipment


6. Denying Food and Shelter
Dispose of garbage quickly
 Clean up spills around containers
immediately
 Keep containers clean and tightly
covered
 Store recyclables properly
 Keep containers as far away from the
building as regulations allow


7. Denying Food and Shelter
Store food away from walls and at
least 6” (15 cm) off the floor
 Rotate products so pests cannot
settle and breed
 Clean the establishment thoroughly
 Clean up food spills immediately
 Clean break rooms after use
 Keep cleaning tools and supplies
clean and dry


8. Identifying Pests:
Cockroaches

Cockroaches:
 Carry bacteria, viruses, and
parasite eggs
 Live and breed in places that are:
○ Dark
○ Moist
○ Hard-to-clean
 If you see them in daylight, you
may
have a major infestation

9. Identifying Pests:
Cockroaches

Signs of a cockroach infestation include:
 A strong oily odor
 Droppings similar to grains of pepper
 Capsule shaped egg cases
○ Brown, dark red, or black
○ Leathery, smooth, or shiny
Illustration courtesy of Orkin Commercial

10. Identifying Pests: Rodents

Signs of a rodent infestation include:
 Signs of gnawing
 Droppings
○ Shiny and black (fresh)
○ Gray (old)
 Tracks
 Nesting materials
○ Paper, cloth, hair, feathers or grass
 Holes
○ In quiet places
○ Near food and water
○ Next to buildings
Illustration courtesy of Orkin Commercial

11. How to choose a PCO

Choosing a Pest Control Operator
 Talk to other foodservice managers
 Make sure the PCO is licensed or certified
 Ask the PCO if they belong to any
professional organizations
 Ask for proof of insurance
 Weigh all factors, not just price

12. Pest Control Operator
(PCO)
 Help
you develop an integrated
approach to pest management
 Stay up-to-date on new
equipment and products
 Provide prompt service to
address problems as they
occur
 Keep records