integrated pest management

2. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program
An IPM program:
 Uses prevention measures to keep pests
from entering the operation
 Uses control measures to eliminate any pests that get inside
 Will be successful if you work closely
with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)
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3. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program
The 3 rules of integrated
pest management:
1. Deny pests access to the operation
2. Deny pests food and shelter
3. Work with a licensed PCO to eliminate
pests that do enter
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4. Denying Pests Access to the Operation
To keep pests from entering with
deliveries:
 Use approved, reputable suppliers
 Check deliveries before they enter the
operation
o Refuse shipments that have pests or
signs of pests (egg cases, body parts
such as legs or wings)
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5. Denying Pests Access to the Operation
To keep pests from entering through
openings in the building:
 Screen windows and vents
 Install self-closing devices, door sweeps,
and air curtains on doors
 Keep exterior openings closed tightly
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6. Denying Pests Access to the Operation
To keep pests from entering through
openings in the building:
 Fill holes around pipes
 Cover drains with grates
 Seal cracks in floors, walls, and around
equipment
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7. Deny Food and Shelter
To deny pests food and shelter:
 Dispose of garbage quickly and correctly
o Keep containers clean
o Keep outdoor containers tightly
covered
o Clean up spills around containers
immediately
o Wash and rinse containers often
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8. Deny Food and Shelter
To deny pests food and shelter:
 Store recyclables correctly
o Keep recyclables in clean, pest-proof containers
o Keep containers as far away from the building as regulations
allow
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9. To deny pests food and shelter:
 Store food and supplies quickly and correctly
o Keep them away from walls and at least 6” (15 cm) off the floor
o Rotate food so pests cannot settle into them and breed
 Clean the facility thoroughly
o Clean up food and beverage spills immediately
o Clean toilets and restrooms as needed
o Train staff to keep lockers and break areas clean
o Keep cleaning tools and supplies clean and dry
o Empty water from buckets to keep from attracting rodents
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Deny Food and Shelter

10. Identifying Pests
Cockroaches:
 Often carry pathogens
 Live and breed in places that are:
o Dark
o Warm
o Moist
o Hard to clean
 If you see them in daylight, you may have
a major infestation
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11. Identifying Pests
Signs of a cockroach infestation include:
 Strong, oily odor
 Droppings (feces) that look like grains of
black pepper
 Capsule shaped egg cases
o Brown, dark red, or black
o Leathery, smooth, or shiny
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12. Identifying Pests
Signs of a rodent infestation include:
 Gnaw marks
 Droppings
o Shiny and black (fresh)
o Gray (old)
 Dirt tracks along walls
 Nests
o Cloth, hair, feathers, grass, scraps of
paper
o In quiet places
o Near food and water
o Next to buildings
Illustration courtesy of Orkin Commercial
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13. Working with a Pest Control Operator (PCO)
Before choosing a PCO:
 Check references
 Make sure the PCO is licensed if required by your state
 Require a written contract outlining work to be performed
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14. Using and Storing Pesticides
When pesticides will be applied:
 Wait until you are closed for business and
staff are not on-site
 Remove food and movable food-contact
surfaces
 Cover equipment and food-contact
surfaces that can’t be moved
Afterwards:
 Wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact
surfaces
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15. Using and Storing Pesticides
If pesticides will be stored on the premises:
 Keep them in their original containers
 Store them in a secure location away from food, utensils, and
equipment
 Dispose of them per manufacturers’ directions and local regulations
 Keep corresponding MSDS on the premises
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