Pest Exclusion Strategies to Maintain an Effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Pest Exclusion Strategies to Maintain an E�ective Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Pest exclusion is an essential part of IPM, which acts as a �rst line of defence that involves sealing and securing all potential pest entry points to prohibit pest from entering the premises. Eliminating pest entrance is very important as pests can easily penetrate into food processing facilities through small gaps and cracks on walls.

Sources:1)http://www.pestworld.org/news-and-views/pest-articles/articles/where-do-ants-hide/ 2)http://greatist.com/happiness/get-rid-of-16-common-household-pests3)https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/fs/fs-22-w.pdf4)http://www.sofht.co.uk/members/documents/CIEH%20-%20NPAP%20Pest%20Control%20Procedures%20in%20the%20Food%20Industry.pdf

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AntsCanteen, washroom and production area(1)

Promptly clean up spills when it happensTrim tree branches to block pests such as ants, spiders and snakes from crawling into the internal building

RodentsStorage room, monsoon drain and nearby waste siteSeal walls and foundations between drains, conveyors, pipes, cable or ducts

Warm humid areas such as kitchen, storage room and cavities near electric chillersSeal gaps or cracks on building’s foundation and structures

CockroachesStorage room, packaging and food processing area(3)

Inspect incoming goods uponarrival for any evidence of pestinfestation(4)

Stored Product Insects

Incoming goods

Waste

Outgoing goods

Warehouse

Product assembly

Production line

Building exterior

Drainage

Roof, ledges and eaves area (2)

Screen all opening in the eaves of the roof to discourage bird nestingMinimise bird roosting with proo�ng methods such as bird point deterrents and nettings

BirdsLoading, production and food preparation areasUse strip curtains at the entrance of loading docks and food processingareas to deter �ying insectsDiscard rubbish and food waste dailyto prevent it from piling up and emit foul smell that attract �ies

Flies

PEST ENTRY POINTS AND EXCLUSION METHODS

Common pest hiding areaPest exclusion method

Legends

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