Pest control for food and beverage processing

Pests can cause significant financial losses for the food and beverage processing industry by damaging raw materials and finished products. Pest management systems are necessary for regulatory inspections and are a critical aspect of third-party audits. If any pest activity is found, it could negatively affect your overall rating.

At Rentokil, we know that pest control procedures in the food industry are essential. Our highly trained, certified professionals utilize innovative techniques and the latest equipment to protect your facility from pests. Our pest control programs are designed to meet regulatory standards and protect your brand reputation so you can focus on running your business with peace of mind.

Common pests in food and beverage processing environments

Pests can quickly become a problem in food and beverage processing facilities, disrupting operations and jeopardizing food safety.  Common pests in food and beverage environments include:

• Rodents - Since there is a wide array of food options for mice and rats in food and beverage processing facilities, this industry is highly susceptible to rodent infestations. Rentokil's Multi Rodent Trap Connect is an innovative, wireless electronic monitoring system that provides around-the-clock remote monitoring and protection for your business.
• Cockroaches - Cockroaches are known by many to be some of the most unsanitary pests around. Rentokil offers bait and exclusion solutions to remove the threat of cockroaches from your facility and keep them from contaminating surfaces and products in your facility.
• Ants - Ants can get into equipment or finished products, quickly leading to recalls. Rentokil provides a variety of ant solutions for facilities, including dust material treatments, nest and barrier treatments, and perimeter treatments to keep ants from returning.
• Birds - Food and beverage processing facilities are prone to higher-than-average pest bird activity due to the increased amount of food sources and nesting areas in these buildings. Rentokil offers highly effective, non-toxic bird repellents, including bird spikes, bird netting, and electric bird deterrents that can remove birds safely and humanely from your facility.
• Stored product pests - Stored product insects can contaminate food products in your facility, causing expensive product waste. Rentokil offers effective treatment options for these destructive pests, including precision spraying, dusting, and grain protectants.

Pest prevention for food and beverage processing facilities

An essential part of Rentokil’s Integrated Pest Management approach for food and beverage processing facilities is providing services and products that save you from the headache and high-cost repairs of a pest infestation. With advanced knowledge of regulatory and audit standards and integrated pest management techniques, our experts will help you implement the proper prevention methods to reduce your pest risk. Simple steps such as practicing proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures will discourage pests from invading.

Rentokil Technicians also work to eliminate pest entry points by sealing up any holes, gaps, or cracks around the exterior of your property. These steps can minimize the risk of a pest infestation in your business.

Food safety regulations for your facility

Ever-tightening policies and regulations make it essential for companies handling food to take appropriate measures for prevention, early detection, and control of pests in food and food supplies.
Rentokil is your expert partner when it comes to controlling pest risks in compliance with industry best practices and statutory obligations, including:

• Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
• Individual State Food Safety Act(s) and regulations
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and restrictions
• Organic farming regulation and industry standards
• Occupational Safety Act

Additionally, Rentokil is also in compliance with the following quality and audit standards:

• GFSI benchmarked audit schemes, including SQF, BRC, and FSSC 22000
• AIB International Consolidated Standards for Inspection of Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs
• GMP - Good Manufacturing Practices (FDA 21 CFR Part 110)
• FSMA - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act
• USDA organic food standards

Our experts can advise you on using appropriate monitoring or non-toxic systems in highly sensitive production and storage areas where the use of bait for rodent control is not permitted.

Additional food processing services

Partnering with Rentokil 

• THE LARGEST NETWORK OF PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS in North America and around the globe to serve you wherever you operate.
• THE WORLD LEADER IN PROACTIVE, INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS that drive efficiency and sustainability.
• GREATER IN-DEPTH INDUSTRY EXPERTISE AND RICHER INSIGHTS for more targeted service, powerful reporting, and technical support.
• A TRUSTED PARTNER THAT UNDERSTANDS YOUR BUSINESS so that you always have peace of mind.