Chapter 13 Integrated Pest Management

integrated pest management

1. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program An IPM program: Uses prevention measures to keep pests from entering the operation Uses control measures to eliminate any pests that get inside Will be successful if you work closely with a licensed pest control operator (PCO) 13-2

2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program The 3 rules of integrated pest management: Deny pests access to the operation Deny pests food and shelter Work with a licensed PCO to eliminate pests that do enter 13-3

3. Denying Pests Access to the Operation To keep pests from entering with deliveries: Use approved, reputable suppliers Check deliveries before they enter the operation Refuse shipments that have pests or signs of pests (egg cases, body parts such as legs or wings) 13-4

4. Denying Pests Access to the Operation To keep pests from entering through openings in the building: Screen windows and vents Install self-closing devices, door sweeps, and air curtains on doors Keep exterior openings closed tightly 13-5

5. Denying Pests Access to the Operation To keep pests from entering through openings in the building: Fill holes around pipes Cover drains with grates Seal cracks in floors, walls, and around equipment 13-6

6. Deny Food and Shelter To deny pests food and shelter: Dispose of garbage quickly and correctly Keep containers clean Keep outdoor containers tightly covered Clean up spills around containers immediately Wash and rinse containers often 13-7

7. Deny Food and Shelter To deny pests food and shelter: Store recyclables correctly Keep recyclables in clean, pest-proof containers Keep containers as far away from the building as regulations allow 13-8

8. To deny pests food and shelter: Store food and supplies quickly and correctly Keep them away from walls and at least 6” (15 cm) off the floor Rotate food so pests cannot settle into them and breed Clean the facility thoroughly Clean up food and beverage spills immediately Clean toilets and restrooms as needed Train staff to keep lockers and break areas clean Keep cleaning tools and supplies clean and dry Empty water from buckets to keep from attracting rodents 13-9 Deny Food and Shelter

9. Identifying Pests Cockroaches: Often carry pathogens Live and breed in places that are: Dark Warm Moist Hard to clean If you see them in daylight, you may have a major infestation 13-10

10. Identifying Pests Signs of a cockroach infestation include: Strong, oily odor Droppings (feces) that look like grains of black pepper Capsule shaped egg cases Brown, dark red, or black Leathery, smooth, or shiny 13-11

11. Identifying Pests Signs of a rodent infestation include: Gnaw marks Droppings Shiny and black (fresh) Gray (old) Dirt tracks along walls Nests Cloth, hair , feathers, grass, scraps of paper In quiet places Near food and water Next to buildings Illustration courtesy of Orkin Commercial 13-12

12. Working with a Pest Control Operator (PCO) Before choosing a PCO: Check references Make sure the PCO is licensed if required by your state Require a written contract outlining work to be performed 13-13

13. Using and Storing Pesticides When pesticides will be applied: Wait until you are closed for business and staff are not on-site Remove food and movable food-contact surfaces Cover equipment and food-contact surfaces that can ’ t be moved Afterwards: Wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact surfaces 13-14

14. Using and Storing Pesticides If pesticides will be stored on the premises: Keep them in their original containers Store them in a secure location away from food, utensils, and equipment Dispose of them per manufacturers ’ directions and local regulations Keep corresponding MSDS on the premises 13-15