Pest Control for Food Industry & Food Processing Plants

EcoGuard knows firsthand how impactful maintaining a pest free food processing plant can be for a business’s reputation and revenue. Even the smallest pest issue can cause big problems as word of bug contamination can go viral with today’s social media. Our licensed and trained technicians provide pest control for food industry businesses and can help create a custom plan that uses integrated pest management (IPM) to cater to your specific bug needs. Our services use the highest quality ecofriendly pesticides that are proven to be effective. Call today to schedule an appointment for an inspection!

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Importance of Pest Control for Food Industry

Seeing pest activity when working in the food industry is almost inevitable given the amount of food resources available to different bugs. This is why food manufacturing and processing plants and other food industry businesses are extremely vulnerable and require a high level of pest management to ensure the highest standard of food safety is met.


The need for pest control in food processing plants has never been more critical as bugs and rodents can pose serious threats to end consumers. When it comes to food processing, pest can be responsible for:

  • Almost all pests are a vector for disease and can contaminate food sources with disease, bacteria, germs, viruses, and other pathogens
  • Pests can be processed into final product which can then reach end consumer
  • Rodents and bugs can cause extensive damage to equipment and property if left unchecked
  • Damage to reputation if word of contamination is exposed
  • Potential litigation & closure for the most severe cases

Food Industry Pest Control Services

EcoGuard uses an integrated pest management (IPM) approach that unifies proactive preventative measures with reactive treatment strategies to combat existing and future bugs with the least environmental impact possible. This combination allows us to implement a plan that will keep pests out of your facility after any initial problems have been addressed. Call today for a free estimate 866-326-2847

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Common Supermarket Pests

Pests that are found in the food industry can be catastrophic to a business because of the fact that they are all vectors for disease. Each pest type introduces several types of pathogens that can contaminate food sources as they are distributed to major retail outlets. Contamination can lead to product recalls, declines in reputation, penalties, and even closure if deemed severe enough. It is imperative to the supply chain that incidents that involve these pests are prevented all together and treated immediately if identified.


The most common pest types in food industry businesses are generally:


  • Rodents – Rats & mice are extremely clever and are known to be able to destroy an entire facilities’ food supplies in short time if not managed properly.
  • Cockroaches & ants – These invasive pests are some of the most persistent pests that can be difficult to eradicate after they have already infested an area.
  • Birds – All birds type can pose a threat as they can contaminate food supplies but are also known to get trapped in food that gets processed as well.
  • Pantry Pests – Weevils & Indian meal moths are both pests that can get passed onto individual retailers. This can negatively impact the supply business in addition to each of the distributors that are downstream in the supply chain.

Signs of Pest Activity in Food Industry Businesses

Early detection is the most critical element of successful pest control. Knowing which signs to look for is the most important part of being able to report incidents of pest activity. 

Signs of bug activity

  • Visual confirmation
  • Infested food products
  • Active or molted larvae or pupae found in food storage areas

Signs of bird activity

  • Visual confirmation
  • Bird droppings
  • Feathers
  • Nests

Signs of a rodent problem

  • Visual confirmation
  • Waste, droppings, & urine
  • Footprints & tracks
  • Chew marks on products, packaging, and equipment
  • Fur caught in equipment or found during cleaning
  • Smears on baseboards from rodent activity

To appropriately address a pest problem, knowing what type of pest you are dealing with is critical. Our team of licensed and trained pest control specialists can use these indicators to create a custom pest control strategy designed to eliminate the problem and then implement preventative measures to keep them out for good. 

Preventing Pests in Food Industry Businesses

Warehouse and facility managers are generally responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of a food industry building or processing plant. It is recommended that they use some sort of prevention checklist to minimize the possibility of a future pest infestation.


A few key steps that can be taken to prevent future bug outbreaks are:


  • Exclusion – Most bugs and rodents find their way in via access points into a facility. Knowing where to look for these access points and then sealing them properly to prevent access is the most effective method of pest prevention.
  • Sanitation – Next to exclusion, keeping and area clean and sanitized ensures that an area is clear of trash and debris that may be used as food sources for a growing pest population.
  • Waste disposal – Ensuring that proper protocols designed to minimize pest activity where trash accumulates is important. Using sealed containers and ensuring that trash areas are kept clean will help reduce the amount of exposed waste that pests are attracted to.
  • Regular inspection – Ensuring that constant monitoring of potential harborage points will ensure that pest activity is caught immediately.
  • Modifying exterior – Adjusting outside décor and landscaping to move vegetation that may harbor pests away from the building.
  • Product quality control – All final packaged goods should have some level of quality inspection to identify and remove contaminated products. These packages should be linked to specific batches of products so careful examination of similar products can be inspected.


Each of the above tips will help maintain a high standard of cleanliness, but even with that the food supply chain must be constantly and thoroughly inspected. Regular inspection with specialized pest control services is recommended to ensure a facility meets food safety standards. EcoGuard provides specialized treatment options that are designed to solve food industry specific pest problems.

Food Industry Pest Control FAQs 

  • What is pest control in the food industry?

    Pest control for the food industry requires vigilance and the constant monitoring of harborage areas for varying pests. Areas must be kept clean to remove harborage and food for pests. Preventative measures should be implemented to reduce the possibility of pests in the future. 


  • How can we prevent pests in the food service industry?

    Pest prevention in the food industry requires exclusion and sanitation efforts. Exclusion should seal all access points, cracks, and gaps in the building. Sanitation should help clean and disinfect to eliminate much of the resources available to pests. 

  • Why is pest control important to the food industry?

    The most important reason to implement pest control in the food industry is to maintain the safety and security of food being distributed. Pest populations are vectors for disease and cant contaminate food supplies with bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. Professional pest control services like EcoGuard provide a level of assurance that safety and security protocols are being followed by experts in the field. 

  • What are the 3 methods of pest control?

    Pest control is generally attempted through exclusion, prevention / deterrence, and treatment. Treatment can include both chemical pesticide / rodenticide applications and physical removal methods. 

Proven Pest Solutions

EcoGuard Pest Management is a leader in pest control innovation & service.

EcoGuard is a professionally licensed pest control corporation servicing California, Oregon, and Washington. We have a dedicated staff of local employees committed to serving and meeting your pest control needs in the most cost efficient and productive way possible. The head of our applications department boasts over forty years of experience in the pest control field. As a locally owned and operated company, we are delighted at the opportunity to earn the business and create lasting relationships with our neighbors.

Why Choose EcoGuard?

EcoGuard approaches each job with integrated pest management (IPM) as our primary focus. IPM is defined by using “Pesticides that pose the least possible hazard and are effective in a manner that minimizes risks to people, property, and the environment, and are used only after careful monitoring indicates they are needed according to pre-established guidelines and treatment thresholds.” Our proximity to the subject property allows us to closely monitor all pest activity and employ the highest standards of IPM available today.

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All products will be applied in accordance with state and federal pesticide control regulations. At EcoGuard we choose our products very carefully based on environmental impact and human risk, only the finest products will be used on your property. We also offer all natural pest control solutions.

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