As remote monitoring devices and other technologies continue to evolve, so too will integrated pest management, as it becomes even more reactive to the pest pressures facilities face, finding ways to exclude pests even before they enter.

The pest control market was valued at $19.39 billion in 2018, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.04% from 2019, to reach $27.5 billion by 2025, according to a research report published by MarketsandMarkets, New York.

With the knowledge of what pests to look out for, where they can be harboring and a pest control partner on your side, you’ll be able to close any gaps and ensure that pest pressure doesn’t put your cold storage food facility at risk.

Just as humans gear up for the cold winter months, so are pests. It’s crucial to understand, prepare for and eliminate the threats that fall invaders may pose as they seek safety from the seasonal change.

In some cases, fumigation work will be the most linear, effective way of treating a pest problem of great acuity.

Just as prevention is considered a cornerstone of the food safety plan, inspections are a cornerstone of achieving the goal of preventive pest management.

Here is a list of telltale indicators that pests could be threatening your facility.

For food processors, pest control is a complex challenge. Though processors have been credited with successfully removing most agricultural pesticide residues before food products reach the marketplace, food processing itself can attract pests of all kinds. Refrigerated or frozen food processors are not exempt.