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.

Aker Technologies, St. Louis, Mo., secured a $2.6 million investment in new equity financing to advance its TrueCause technology, an autonomous crop-scouting platform.

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.

Fourth-generation Maryland farmer Trey Hill launched Harborview Farms, Rock Hall, Md., as part of the Bayer ForwardFarm knowledge platform, managed by Bayer’s Crop Science division.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Washington, D.C., released its inspectional observation data for fiscal year 2017.

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

After a lot of research, NatureFresh Farms adopted Chili, a 15-month-old female Belgian Shepherd who certified for pest-related scent detection on a farm.