The potential applications of this work with Bt maize are discussed with regard to reductions in pesticide use and resistance, as well as benefits to crop safety.

Food production facilities, grocery retail locations and restaurants are at risk for attracting pests, as they have the ideal conditions for pests to thrive: food, water and shelter.

To improve rodent management practices at food distribution centers, researchers from the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell University seek collaborators.

Pest management is a critical component of food safety programs worldwide.

One key aspect of sanitation is the prevention and immediate elimination of any and all pest infestations in a food plant.

Pest infestation results in product adulteration, which can lead to product loss, possible recall or regulatory control action and potential loss of business.

Pest management must be afforded the same level of importance as any other aspect of food safety.  

To prevent your food processing facility from shortfalls in outsourced pest management, it is essential to perform quality audits of the services provided.

Common to all pest control strategies is the use of the creatures’ own habits and lifestyles against them for a healthier food establishment.      

Although food can become contaminated at any point during production, unsanitary conditions coupled with disease-carrying pests in food facilities can cause widespread outbreaks.