BASF Whitepaper Outlines Pest Management for Food Processors

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — BASF Professional Pest Control has announced the availability of a new publication for the food processing industry titled Pest Management in Food Processing Facilities: A Resource Guide. The guide covers what every food processor should know about pest management to maintain a safe and clean food facility.

“Pest management in food processing facilities is a challenge due to the ideal living conditions that exist for pests in these environments,” said Michael Littell, product manager for BASF Professional Pest Control. “This free resource guide for food processors underscores BASF’s commitment to providing the industry with valuable tools to make pest management effective and easily managed at all levels of an organization.”

The resource guide provides detailed information on the following topics: the importance of pest management, regulations and governing bodies, what pests are common in food handling facilities, control options available in food facilities, an overview of integrated pest management, organic pest management protocols and preventative maintenance to avoid future infestations.

Pest Management in Food Processing Facilities: A Resource Guide is now available for free download at www.phantomhome.com/food.

Another resource available from BASF Professional Pest Control is a Phantom food handling application DVD, which teaches pest professionals how to properly apply Phantom in food handling establishments. To request a free copy of the video visit www.pestcontrolfacts.org/PhantomVideo.