Primary breeding spots for small flies and environmental conditions that will aid in the development of small fly populations.
The Most Common Light Invading Insects
Light Management and Exclusion Tips for the Most Common Light Invading Insects Found Inside a Food Warehouse or Food Plant
Preventing Ants in Food Plants
Food plants may experience problems with ants being shipped in on product or inside wooden pallets. They may also enter food facilities from the surrounding exterior as they search for food or new nest sites.
Battling Birds
Patricia Hottel, technical director for McCloud contributes to Quality Assurance magazine’s Q&A on pest birds and preventing their presence in food plants.
Separating Pest Control Realities from Fears
Food Safety News article on fall invaders this winter food facilities need to be aware of
Stored Product Pests: Reducing Risk in Packaged Products
Anna Berry, Training Manager/Entomologist for McCloud Services contributes in article on stored product pests published in the September-October issue of Quality Assurance Magazine. Read to learn more information about stored product pests and how to prevent and exclude them.
Important Information Regarding Specialized Training for Employees Working in Food Facilities
McCloud Services is generating awareness on the importance of technical training for pest management professionals working in food processing facilities.
Summer Weather Leads to an Increase in Cricket Populations
The mild temperatures and moisture of the early summer months created a thriving population of field crickets, the Midwest’s most common cricket species.
How Globalization Challenges Safety In The Food Supply Chain
Patricia Hottel, contributes to the Food Logistics article giveing perspective on how global trade can increase the challenges of controlling pests.