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
Quality Assurance – “Pest Invasion 2014 Addresses Key Food Safety Topics, Trends and BMPs”
Nearly 350 attendees gathered April 15 at this premier food safety educational conference. | May 6, 2014 SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. — McCloud Services hosted its annual Pest Invasion premier food industry pest management seminar on April 15, 2014 at the read more
Food Quality & Safety – Feb/March 2014 “Advancements in Pest Control”
Patricia Hottel, technical director of McCloud Services, contributed to Food Quality & Safety’s February/March 2014 issue. Hottel shared insights on Next Generation Pest Management as part of the article on Advancements in Pest Control. Next Generation Pest Management by 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.
Food Logistics – March 2014 “Food Safety From A to Z”
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
McCloud Services Presents – Pest Invasion 2014: Premier Food Industry Pest Management Seminar
Tuesday April 15, 2014 Drury Lane Conference Center and Theater | Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois Click Here to View the Event Website & Register! McCloud Services hosts an educational update for food industry, pest management, and environmental health professionals. This seminar read more
Food Processing – February 2014 “Pest Remediation Protocols”
Controlling the Pest Problem At Food and Beverage Manufacturing Plants A food illness outbreak may not shut down a plant, but woe to the processor who fails to maintain a rigorous pest control program. By Kevin T. Higgins, Managing Editor read more
Food Engineering Magazine – February 2014 “The Best Defense? A Good Offense”
Integrated pest management protects profits by relying on maintenance and sanitation for pest control, rather than chemical treatments that may require plant downtime. By Shane O’Halloran February 7, 2014 Stringent hygiene requirements at food and beverage facilities make an read more
McCloud Services to Participate in Two Upcoming Expositions
Company will attend both the Annual Food Manufacturing & Safety Forum and the IWLA Convention & Exposition to discuss food safety and quality topics related to pest management South Elgin, Ill., February 19, 2014…McCloud Services, a leading pest management read more