IPM For Food Processing

Protecting Your Business and Reputation

Pest in the food and beverage processing industry is a high risk threat because it can cause contamination and damage raw materials in various ways. Besides affecting your stocks, a pest infestation may also result in loss of revenue, customers' trust, fines and even prosecution.

Early detection and continuous monitoring are essential to minimise the risk of pest infestation. By using an Integrated Pest Management approach, Rentokil not only partners with food manufacturers/ processors but with the food supply chains as well to ensure your standards and those of your customers and auditors will not be compromised. 

A comprehensive pest control programme must strictly follow a number of guidelines and designed to minimise the risk of pest adulteration. Thus documentation and reporting are essential to analyse and review your pest management programme, and automation makes it more accessible for auditors to examine and traceability much easier when issues arise.

Key Components of IPM in the Food Processing Industry

1. Inspection & Monitoring

• Inspect internal and external areas such as cracks, door gaps, and potential pest entry points
• Use traps and monitoring tools to track pest activity and analyze trends

2. Exclusion & Sanitation

• Seal entry points using fly screens and door seals
• Manage waste and maintain cleanliness in food preparation, storage, and disposal areas

3. Physical & Biological Control

• Use equipment like insect light traps and rodent bait stations
• Apply biological methods such as natural predators where applicable

4. Targeted and Safe Chemical Control

• Apply approved chemicals only when necessary, using food-safe options
• Treatments carried out by licensed professionals following safety protocols

5. Documentation & Evaluation

• Keep detailed records of inspections, treatments, and pest activity
• Continuously assess results and adapt the plan as needed

Common Pests in Food Processing Businesses

• Flies – Disease carriers that travel between waste and food areas
• Cockroaches – Thrive in moist environments and contaminate surfaces
• Ants – Spread pathogens and damage raw materials
• Rodents – Gnaw on wires, packaging, and spread diseases
• Stored Product Insects – Damage raw materials and finished goods

Why Work with a Pest Control Expert

• Expert knowledge in customising IPM for food processingenvironments
• Use of advanced pest detection and control technologies
• Operations follow legal and industry standards
• Proactive prevention advice and audit support

Get Free IPM Consultation

Looking for a safe and sustainable pest control system for your food processing business? Contact Rentokil today for a free consultation and receive a tailored IPM plan from our specialists.

Food Legislation for Pest Control

Ever-tightening policies and regulations today make it essential for companies handling food to take appropriate measures and take a proactive approach to early detection to control pests in food and food supplies.

Rentokil Thailand is your professional partner when it comes to controlling pest risks in compliance with industry best practice and statutory obligations including:

• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Thai food legislations - Food Act of B.E.2522 (1979)
• The Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Act of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2554 (A.D. 2011)

Supporting the Food Safety Standards

• IFS – International Food Standard 
• BRC – British Retail Consortium 
• AIB – American Institute of Baking 
• GMP – Good Manufacturing Practice
• GHP – Good Hygiene Practice
• HACCP 
• ISO 9001 
• ISO 22000 
• ISO 14001 
• ISO 18001 and BS OHSAS 18001 
• Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) 
• Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification 
• Halal Food 
• Customer Food Safety Audits 
• Yum! Food Safety Audit (FSA)

Our experts can advise you on the use of appropriate monitoring, non-toxic solutions and systematic controls in highly sensitive production and storage areas where the use of certain treatment is not permitted for protection from potential food adulteration.

Why Rentokil?

• Audit Support - We have in-depth understanding with Thailand's legislative including internal and external audit requirements for the food related industry

• Rentokil Quality Pest Management System Plus (QPMS+) - Pest activities trend analysis in graph chart report with field biologist inspection and evaluation for audits support.

• Dedicated Key Account Manager - Supports multi-site customers to achieve consistent approach across all facilities with one point of contact

• Nationwide Support - With 11 branches throughout Thailand, we ensure that all your pest control needs are in good hands giving you a complete peace of mind

Call us at 02 290 8500 or 1800 225 226 (Toll-free number) for your business premises. Alternatively, contact us online to arrange a free site survey of your property and to discuss our range of effective solutions