How to Make Your Facility a No Fly Zone™ Warmer than usual temperatures are predicted for this summer and higher temperatures can be conducive for many pests including flies. Filth flies, like the common house fly, can develop very quickly read more
What is the Pest Free Food Supply Act and How Does it Affect Food Facilities?
McCloud Services can serve as a resource on understanding this legislation and its affects The Pest Free Food Supply Act was introduced into Congress in April by Tom Graves (Georgia) and Kurt Schrader (Oregon), which would require the EPA to read more
Pest Control Technology – May 13, 2013: “Pest Invasion 2013 Addresses Key Food Safety Topics”
Nearly 350 attendees gathered on April 23 for McCloud Services’ annual educational seminar. SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. – McCloud Services’ annual Pest Invasion educational seminar drew a record attendance of nearly 350 food plant professionals, regulators and pest management professionals on read more
Pest Invasion 2013 Addresses Key Food Safety Topics
Pest Invasion 2013 focused on the increasing demands for improved food safety, with several speakers addressing the importance of pest management in food safety.
Have You Pest-Proofed Your Building?
During National Pest Management Month, McCloud Services encourages public awareness of pests and reminds facilities to pest-proof their buildings this spring.
McCloud Services to Host Pest Invasion 2013 on April 23
Premier Food Industry Pest Seminar to Address Key Topics and Trends South Elgin, Ill., February 27, 2013…McCloud Services, a leading pest management company with offices in 10 states, today announced it will host its annual Pest Invasion premier food read more
Food Manufacturing – March 2013: “ Q&A: Springing Forward with Pest Prevention”
Interview with Patricia Hottel, technical director, McCloud Services With warmer weather on the horizon, it is important for food manufacturers to put prevention measures in place for warm-weather pests. Food Manufacturing spoke with Patricia Hottel about the steps processors can take to read more
Audit “U-Topia”
The intent of the audit is to measure and identify what components are working well in the program as well as identify weaknesses. This certainly can provide value to the food facility being audited and the pest management company when well-designed and relevant standards are used.
The Value and Use of Digital Microscopes and Digital Photos for Pest Identification
If the pest specimen can be identified based on photo, the client may benefit in not having to lose chain of custody and control.