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Pest Control Knowledge Center

Pre-Audit Checklist

Take this brief quiz to assess your facility

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5 Ways to Lose on Your Pest Control Audit

Make sure you understand common pitfalls

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FSMA Changes Pest Control for Food Manufacturers

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Videos

AIM to Keep Pests Away

Dr. Ron Harrison gives an overview of pest management basics and what you can do to keep pests out of your facility.

Improve Your Upcoming Audit Score

Learn about third-party audit requirements and what you can do to ensure a higher score. These 5 simple steps will help you achieve your audit goals.

Audit Tips from Orkin and partner NSF

In this video, you’ll hear it straight from an auditor as Orkin teams up with NSF to share important things to note before your next third-party audit.

Special Reports

Review the articles below for the latest food processing audit news.

FSMA Changes Pest Control for Food Manufacturers

Changing audit requirements mean changes to your facility’s pest management program. This article outlines some important considerations.

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Pest Control - Inside, Outside and in the Cloud

Strict standards on documentation of pest control treatments mean your plant managers need a plan. Read more about key auditor requirements in these areas.

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Software Bugs (and Other Pests)

Data collection and analysis allow pest trends to be uncovered and even prevented. Learn more about how to use these practices to your benefit.

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Pest Management Rules Change for Food Processors

The fall and winter months expose new pest problems for facilities. Different pests require different treatment plans and preventative maintenance steps.

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Plan Now for This Summer's Pests

Pests don’t take a vacation in the summer like we do. It’s important to review your facility’s documentation from the previous year and plan ahead for warm-weather pests.

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MRO Q&A: How Can Pest Control Be Organic?

If your food processing plant is green, consider an IPM - Integrated Pest Management - approach. With a focus on prevention rather than remedy, this approach will be the most environmentally-friendly for your facility.

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Other Special Reports

Fly Control White Paper

Flies are among the filthiest of all pests and can be a threat to your business. With the right tools, you can implement best practices for fly prevention and remediation at your plant, which will in turn help your next audit score.

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5 Common Ways to Lose Points on Your Pest Control Audit (w/NSF)

With the ever increasing demands on plant operations, sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of pest management details that can make a big difference on third-party audits. Make sure you understand common pitfalls so you don’t make easy-to-miss mistakes.

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Resource Downloads

IPM Quality Self-Assessment (w/ASQ)

IPM emphasizes non-chemical methods of pest prevention, such as facility maintenance and sanitation. Take this brief quiz to assess your facility’s current pest management status and the steps you should take to develop and foster an effective IPM program.

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Pre-Audit Checklist (w/NSF)

Use this checklist to make sure you’re taking the right steps to prepare for your next third-party audit. Starting one week out and leading up to 24 hours before your audit, you can make sure you’ve marked everything off your list.

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Sanitation and Storage Quiz (w/NSF)

Sanitation and storage are important factors in maintaining a pest-free environment. Complete the following quiz to determine your level of knowledge and how you can make improvements in your facility.

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Free Audit Prep

Pest control is an important part of every major food-safety audit, accounting for up to 20% of a facility’s total score. That’s why Orkin partners with NSF International, a leading independent provider of food safety service, to provide you with custom tips and helpful reminders that can have a positive impact on your audit score. The following are basic steps your facility should complete in preparation for your next audit.

• Review auditor’s requirements with your pest specialist
• Review on-site documentation with your pest specialist
• Walk the interior of the facility with your pest specialist

Get the full pre-audit checklist and prepare your facility for an outstanding pest control score on your upcoming audit by visiting MyAuditPrep.com

About Orkin

Thorough and effective pest control is fundamental to your performance on third-party audits. That’s why you need an expert.

At Orkin, we understand that pests and the pathogens they carry must be kept far away from your products to prevent foodborne illnesses and that it should be done with minimally invasive pest control treatments.

So when you choose Orkin’s Food Safety Precision Protection™, you’ll get a program that is designed specifically for the food manufacturing industry. It comes complete with Orkin Gold Medal QA™, a system of comprehensive documentation and audit support anytime you need it.

Pest control is a process, not a one-time event. That’s why Orkin’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach follows an ongoing cycle of three activities: Assess, Implement and Monitor. Our focus on IPM helps keep pests away day in and day out, ensuring maximum protection with minimum exposure.

As an important part of every major food-safety audit, pest control accounts for up to 20% of a facility’s total score. Our partnership with NSF allows us to provide you with the most recent industry trends and information for you next audit. Visit MyAuditPrep.com for more information.