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Rules Of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

• Deny pests access to the facility
• Deny pests food, water, and shelter
• Work with a licensed pest control operator
  (PCO)

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To keep pests out

• Inspect deliveries Use good suppliers
• Screen windows and vents
• Fill holes around pipes
• Seal cracks in floors and walls
• Seal spaces around equipment
• Self-closing doors Keep doors closed
• Air Curtains positive air out!
• Cover floor drains with hinged gates

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To deny food and shelter

• Dispose of garbage quickly and correctly
• Store recyclables in pest-proof containers as far
  away as possible.
• Store food and supplies quickly
• Clean the establishment thoroughly
• Lower humidity to below 50. Keep
  establishment dry.
• Refrigerate foods such as powdered milk, cocoa
  and nuts.

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Outdoor Pest Control

• Bees, Wasps, Flies and Birds
• 1) Eliminate standing water and keep grass cut
  short
• 2) Cover food/garbage containers
• 3) Do not allow employees or customers to feed
  wildlife.
• 4) Locate insect electrocuter traps away from
  establishment.

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Signs Of A Cockroach Infestation

• Strong, oily odor
• Droppings similar to grains of pepper
• Capsule-shaped egg cases brown, dark red or
  black may appear leathery or shinny smooth.
• Generally live only in warm, moist places
  (motors, rubber mats, sink/floor drains)
• Should only see in the dark (11000)
• Carriers of salmonella, fungi, parasite eggs and
  viruses.

Courtesy of Orkin Commercial
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Signs Of A Rodent Infestation

• Droppings shiny, black to gray
• Evidence of gnawing
• Tracks white stripe around room
• Nesting materials
• Holes
• Rats can fit through the size of a quarter.
• Mice can fit through the size of a dime.

Courtesy of Orkin Commercial
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Methods Of Control

• Repellents keep away
• Sprays roaches, flies and ants
• Residual pests absorb as they contact
• Contact kills immediately
• Baits contains an attractant and kills when
  eaten
• Traps used for flying insects, ants and
  roaches. Might have a physical or chemical way of
  killing.

Image courtesy of the National Pest Management
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Miscellaneous Insects

• Flies way they eat that causes concern.
• Beetles, weevils, moths use FIFO
• Ants drawn to grease and sweet foods
• Termites/Carpenter Ants sawdust/damanged wood
• Mosquitos/Gnats minimize standing water
  drains, flower pots, floor.

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Methods Of Control

• Traps set near rodent runways
• Glue boards mice die from exhaustion
• Bait should be used away from food.

Courtesy of Orkin Commercial
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• Keep in original containers
• Store away from food and food-preparation
  areas
• Keep corresponding MSDS

If pesticides are stored on-premise
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How to choose a PCO

• Talk to other foodservice managers to get
  references
• Licensed/certified by your state
• Belongs to professional organizations (NPCA)
• Proof of insurance
• Weigh services, not only price.

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Pest Control Contract

• Description of services initial, regular
  visits, follow-ups, emergency
• Warranty for work to be done
• Legal liability of the PCO
• Period of service
• Your duties preventive and facility preparation
  before and after treatment
• What records to be kept by the PCO

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PCO Recordkeeping

• -Pest control log
• -All chemicals used and MSDS for each
• -Building and maintenance problems noted and
  fixed
• -Maps and photos of the facility
• -Schedule to check and clean traps, replace bait,
  change bulbs, etc..
• -Regular written summary reports from the PCO