THE INTEGRATED

PEST MANAGEMENT
(IPM) PROGRAM

HTF 533
INTRODUCTION
 Pests can pose serious problem for food establishment.
 It can also damage food, supplies and facilities

 Ability to spread disease, including foodborne illness.

 Examples:
 Cockroaches
 Flies
 Insects (beetles, ants, termite, spider, bees)
 Rodent
 Birds
 once pest have come to the food establishment
(infestation) it is difficult to eliminate.
 Developing and implementing IPM program is the key

 Using :

i. prevention measures to keep pest from entering the

establishment &
ii. control measures to eliminate any pests that do get inside
 It best to work with a licensed pest control operator
(PCO).
5 STEPS OF IPM
 Inspection
 Identification

 Sanitation

 Application of two or more pest management procedures

 Evaluation of effectiveness through follow-up

inspections.
 Prevention is critical in pest control
 IPM has 3 basic rules:

i. Deny pest access to the establishment

ii. Deny pest food, water and a hiding or nesting place
iii. Work with licensed PCO to eliminate pest that do enter
1. Deny pest access to the establishment
 Deliveries
 To prevent pest from entering the establishment:
- use reputable supplier
- check all deliveries before they enter the establishment

 Door, windows and vents

 Screen all windows and vent
 Install self closing device & door sweep
 Install air curtain above or alongside door
 Keep all exterior opening closed tightly
 Pipes
 Use concrete to fill holes or sheet metal to cover openings
around pipes
 Install screen over ventilation pipes and ducts on the roof
 Cover floor drains with hinged grates to keep rodent

 Floor & walls

 Seal all cracks in floor and walls
 Properly sealed space or cracks where stationary equipment
is fitted to the floor.
2. Deny pest food & shelter
 Dispose of garbage quickly and correctly
 Store recyclables in clean, pest proof containers
as far from your building as local regulations
allow
 Store all food and supplies properly and as
quickly as possible.
 Clean the establishment thoroughly
3. Work with licensed PCO to eliminate pest that do
enter
Few pest problems are solved by spraying pesticides
PCO can help to:
i. Develop an integrated approach to pest management. Combination
of chemical and nonchemical treatment.
ii. Stay up to date on new equipment and products
iii. Provide prompt service to address problems
iv. Keep records the document all steps taken to prevent and control
pest.
 How to choose a PCO?
 Talk to other managers
 Make sure the PCO is licensed or certified by your state, as
require by federal law
 Ask the PCO if they belongs to any professional organization.
 Ask for proof of insurance
 Weigh all factors, not just price

 Service contract
 Require written service contract
 Outline the work to be performed
IDENTIFYING PESTS
 Types
 Characteristic

 Disease carried by the pest

 Any sign of infestation

 Controlling the pest