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
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.
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.
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
The State of Pest Management in the Food Industry
By Patricia Hottel, Technical Director, McCloud Services As we begin 2014, now is a good time to look to the future and discuss some of the pest management challenges, technologies and changing environments food facilities will need to embrace this read more
Food Manufacturing – January 2014 “Is Your Phone Sanitary?”
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. (McCloud Services) — Recent reports from the United Kingdom indicated that one out of six phones tested contained fecal contamination. There are several foodborne illnesses associated fecal material transfer onto food, including E. coli. The insanitary condition read more