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Home » food facilities

How to Select a Pest Management Professional

Posted on November 29, 2016April 1, 2025 by Acquisition Marketing

Important criteria for selecting a pest management professional (PMP) and discusses what food facilities and businesses should expect.


Old and New Foes: Creating a Cockroach Management Plan

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Acquisition Marketing

This White Paper discusses common cockroaches with indoor and outdoor preferences, geographic locations and prevention and exclusion methods food facilities should take in proper pest control management.


McCloud Services’ Annual Pest Invasion to Take Place April 26, 2016

Posted on February 1, 2016May 9, 2016 by Acquisition Marketing

McCloud Services announced its annual Pest Invasion integrated pest management and food safety seminar will take place on Tuesday, April 26, 2016


Separating Pest Control Realities from Fears

Posted on November 10, 2015July 26, 2016 by Acquisition Marketing

Food Safety News article on fall invaders this winter food facilities need to be aware of


Filth Flies & Food Safety

Posted on July 23, 2015April 1, 2025 by Acquisition Marketing

Filth flies transport many food borne pathogens; sanitation and exclusion are critical components of a filth fly management program this summer. Read this article to learn more about how to prevent and exclude filth flies this summer.


Pest Invasion 2015: Food Safety Seminar Sponsorship Opportunities

Posted on January 12, 2015February 23, 2019 by Acquisition Marketing

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

Posted on December 8, 2014April 2, 2025 by Acquisition Marketing

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


Food Logistics – March 2014 “Food Safety From A to Z”

Posted on April 8, 2014April 1, 2025 by Acquisition Marketing

Patricia Hottel, technical director of McCloud Services, contributed to Food Logistic’s March 2014 article “Food Safety from A to Z.”  Hottel shared information on how smartphones can cause risk in food facilities and precautions to be taken. Food Logistics Sidebar read more


Q&A with Pat Hottel: Pest Identification Goes Digital

Posted on February 14, 2013June 7, 2024 by Acquisition Marketing

Today, more and more food facilities and pest control companies are utilizing digital technology to identify pests accurately and efficiently. Patricia Hottel discusses how food processors can use digital technology to take control of their pest problems.


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