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
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.
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 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
The Pest Management Partnership
By Patricia Hottel, Technical Director, McCloud Services Pest management is rather unique in comparison to the other services offered to a food facility because cooperation between the pest management provider and client is so critical to the program’s success. Both read more