Food / Industry

Food / Industry

Pest control in the food & grocery industry, restaurants, hotels, etc. is very important.  In these areas, there are rules and regulations to follow, but more important are the quality criteria.  Pest control has a vital, but not always recognised role.

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Identifying Pests
in order for humans to combat pests, it is important to think like them.  Pests, like insects and rodents, need three things to survive: food, water and protection or a place to live.  If any of these needs are removed, the pests will not be able to survive.

Thus it is important to identify the pests and study where they’re coming from. We can then determine the technology that needs to be used, placing a premium on safety with regard to the  products, employees and environment.

Integrated Pest Control
Integrated pest control is a programme that reduces the need for pesticides to control pests by maximizing the use of other practical methods.  We have a number of products for use in integrated pest control.  We use sticky insect traps that employ a special glue that can tolerate UV light over a comparatively long period of time. This increases not only  their effectiveness but also the time between service intervals. 

		Catering and Airports
		There is no room for vermin in the Catering Trade and at Airports. The slightest evidence of pest activity, whether rodents or insects, can cause major problems for your business and if left untreated, can close you down and lead to prosecution. Pests are a major cause of food contamination and can also spread infection and disease. One mouse alone can leave over 80 droppings a day and the end result of a serious infestation can lead to food poisoning for your customers. This kind of incident can ruin a restaurant’s or hotel’s reputation and have a devastating effect on your turnover. Thousands of cases of food poisoning are reported each year and people even die from it – don’t let your business be responsible! ALPECO knows the specific needs of different food industry sectors, including pests that are specific to certain food products. Our experienced operatives can quickly identify your problem and recommend the best way to eradicate it swiftly and efficiently. Equally, we can guide you through the procedures necessary to prevent re-infestation now and in the future. Feel free to contact ALPECO about your pest control concerns for expert guidance and advice.