Pest infestations during transport can corrupt food quality when left unchecked, can infest the food facilities to which they are delivered, and can create significant waste when the quality of food has been sacrificed.
Are you Prepared for Spring Pests?
Are You Prepared for Spring Pests? McCloud Services marks annual designation celebrating the important role of pest professionals; McCloud Services provides spring pest proofing tips for homeowners This April, McCloud Services, a leading pest management company, is proud to celebrate National read more
Spring Pest Proofing Tips for Food Facilities
Springtime is an especially busy time for pest activity. Food facilities should take proactive pest proofing steps as pests emerge.
Bed Bugs and the Importance of Cloverleaf Inspections
Bed bugs have a knack for ruining an otherwise excellent vacation. The number of bed bug complaint calls increases every year and a large percentage of those calls are a result of travel, particularly during the spring and summer months. Bed bugs are commonly found in hotel rooms or in a home, often after travel.
The Role of Sanitary Design in Pest Management
Sanitary design of a food or beverage processing plant can help to reduce the potential of contamination by reducing the number of areas where bacteria and pests can harbor.
Pest Control Technology March Tech Talk: When is Sanitation Not Pest Management?
Patricia Hottel, technical director of McCloud Services, contributes to PCT’s March Tech Talk. The topic: When is Sanitation Not Pest Management? Click here to read the full article
German Cockroaches in Restaurants
German Cockroaches Can be a Challenge for Restaurants. Read the full article and learn more about our prevention methods to protect your business.
Food Processing/Pest Control Economics: Trapping the $10,000 Rat
Patricia Hottel contributes to Food Processing’s article titled “Pest Control Economics: Trapping the $10,000 Rat” in the February issue. To view the full article online, click here
Food Manufacturing Brainstorm: Pest Control Pt. 2
Patricia Hottel contributes to Food Manufacturing’s Brainstorm Feature. In part one of this three-part series, they asked: What are some steps food manufacturers should be taking during the winter months in order to get a head start on warm-weather read more