by Patricia Hottel, BCE Technical Director – McCloud Services McCloud Services recommends businesses maintain pest control tactics throughout the winter months Winter can mean at least a slight reprieve from many of our structural pests. Insects are cold blooded and read more
Pest Invasion 2015: Food Safety Seminar Sponsorship Opportunities
Join McCloud Services as a Sponsor at Pest Invasion McCloud Services invites you to attend Pest Invasion, the premier integrated pest management and food safety seminar. This year’s annual seminar will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. read more
Proper Moisture Management to Prevent Pests in Food Facilities
In food facilities, the improper handling of water and organic debris during food preparation and cleaning can contribute to pest problems like cockroaches and small flies. Proper managing of water is essential in reducing pest survival. by Pat Hottel, Technical read more
Pest Proofing Your Building: Inside and Out
Pest proofing not only prevents pests from entering a building It provides long term control and reduces the need for pesticides.
The Invasion of Ground Beetles
The Mid-Atlantic states are reporting large numbers of the large ground beetle, Calosoma scrutator landing on the exterior walls of buildings.
Pest Invasion 2014 Key Highlights and Presentations
Thank you for attending Pest Invasion 2014. We hope you found the meeting informative and beneficial to you and your business. Key Highlights from the Seminar: Over 340 pest management, environmental health and food safety professionals gathered on April 15th read more
The Lure of Lights to Flying Insects
The majority of insects captured in light traps inside a food warehouse or food plant are not food infesting pests. Read more to learn about the common invading insects.
McCloud Services’ Technical Director, Patricia Hottel, Contributes to Long-Awaited Industry Technical Resource
South Elgin, Ill., March 20, 2014…McCloud Services, a leading pest management company that protects more than half of the largest food-related brands nationwide, recently contributed to Pest Control Technology’s “PCT Guide to Commercial Pest Management.” The long-awaited technical resource for read more
Pest Management: Inside and Out
There are three lines of defense a food processor can use in preventing pests. These include protecting the exterior of the facility, inspection of incoming goods and interior pest prevention.