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Pest Exclusion Strategies to Maintain an Effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Pest exclusion is an essential part of IPM, which acts as a first line of defence that involves sealing and securing all potential pest entry points to

prohibit pest from entering the premises. Eliminating pest entrance is very important as pests can easily penetrate into food processing facilities

through small gaps and cracks on walls.

Sources:

1)http://www.pestworld.org/news-and-views/pest-articles/articles/where-do-ants-hide/

2)http://greatist.com/happiness/get-rid-of-16-common-household-pests

3)https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/fs/fs-22-w.pdf

4)http://www.sofht.co.uk/members/documents/CIEH%20-%20NPAP%20

Pest%20Control%20Procedures%20in%20the%20Food%20Industry.pdf

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AntsCanteen, washroom and

production area(1)

Promptly clean up spills when

it happens

Trim tree branches to block pestssuch as ants, spiders and snakes

from crawling into the internal

building

RodentsStorage room, monsoon drain

and nearby waste siteSeal walls and foundations

between drains, conveyors,

pipes, cable or ducts

Warm humid areas such as kitchen,

storage room and cavities near

electric chillers

Seal gaps or cracks on buildings

foundation and structures

CockroachesStorage room, packaging and

food processing area(3)

Inspect incoming goods upon

arrival for any evidence of pest

infestation(4)

Stored Product Insects

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ncoming goods

Waste

Outgoing goods

Warehouse

Production line

Roof, ledges and eaves area (2)

Screen all opening in the eaves ofthe roof to discourage bird nesting

Minimise bird roosting with proofing

methods such as bird point deterrents

and nettings

BirdsLoading, production and food

preparation areasUse strip curtains at the entrance of

loading docks and food processing

areas to deter flying insects

Discard rubbish and food waste daily

to prevent it from piling up and emit

foul smell that attract flies

Flies

PEST ENTRY POINTS AND EXCLUSION METHODS

Common pest hiding area

Pest exclusion method

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