Stored Product Insects
Stored product insects can be a massive problem for any business, as they can decimate the products that they produce and have a massively detrimental effect on their reputation. At Ideal we are able to deal comprehensively with this problem should it arise and also try to ensure that it does not happen again.
The problem of stored product insects is a very real one for many businesses throughout the United Kingdom, whether they produce food, clothing or a variety of other goods.
They spread by infesting a warehouse or processing facility, as well as live on trucks and trailers used to transport the goods to different locations, making them extremely hard to tackle without professional help.
At Ideal we can formulate a plan tailored to your needs in order to eradicate the insect problem that you are suffering from. Not only will we completely remove the insect problem from your business, but we will also help you to take steps to ensure that they do not return, as well as advise you of early warning signs if they do.
Areas We Cover
We provide this service throughout the United Kingdom and are available to deal with problems at both commercial and domestic properties.
Availability of Service
We operate a service that is open for 24 hours a day – please call 0800 0884 172 to speak with an advisor.
Advantages of Our Service
Insects: Stored Product Pests
Import and export laws have been tightened and tightened over recent years in a bid to control the problem that stored product pests can cause, but they do still occur on a regular basis. They can attack a massive range of different commodities, such as cereal, dried fruit and processed foods, and will spread quickly to populate whole warehouses, feeding off the scraps left behind after cleaning.
Only a professional should deal with the identification and treatment of this problem, as the problem can escalate to epidemic scales within a very short time period.
Because there are a huge amount of different types of stored product insects ranging from moths through to mites, there are a variety of different ways that they need to be tackled. Only a professional will know the exact method to use; trying to do it by yourself could well cause the problem to become even worse.
Stored Product Pests: Treatment & Prevention
When we tackle the problem of stored product pest we always implement a strict and comprehensive cleaning programme that covers all aspects of the business. This means that we fully clean all buildings, lorries, machinery and all other places that insects could be concealed. We will also arrange a way to dispose of all waste products so that reinfestation does not occur.
Insects in Stored Foods
Danger Signs
- Sightings of insects, whether they be alive or dead.
- Damage to any product or stock, however small it might seem.
- Signs that insects are living in the premises, such as moth webbing or tracks.
Potential Harm
- Machinery can be seriously damaged, leading to large costs for repair.
- Grain can become infected, therefore leading to problems with mould and damp.
- Food can become contaminated and unsuitable for consumption.
- Non-compliance with mandatory regulations.
Business Consequences
- Massive stock damage, leading to huge financial losses.
- Damage to the reputation of your business.
- Legal issues could well arise.
Steps to Take
- Firstly, you should identify the species causing the problem. Get professional help to do this.
- Implement an aggressive policy of insecticide treatment.
- Engage Ideal to supply a long term plan for the prevention of further occurrences.
- Regularly clean the areas used for your business.
- Train all staff on identifying problems and on how to prevent them.
