Food Processing Facilities & Bird Control Measures

Over the years, the
amount of laws and regulations governing the food and drink industry has
multiplied many times over. Suddenly, the whole industry is now paying
attention to the dangers of contamination whether it comes from a physical
source or is microbial or chemical. Our Pest
Control Calgary technicians are ready to assist!

For many, it is pests
that cause the problems such as rodents, cockroaches, flies, and ants.
Considering they carry pathogens and many diseases, this is particularly
dangerous around food supplies. Sadly, there is one pest still forgotten or
maybe underestimated and this is the bird. Despite carrying parasites,
bacteria, and pathogens, they are often left without concern.

Today, we are going to
provide more information on this problem as well as tips that can help your
facility. To start, we should point out that pigeons, sparrows, and starlings
are three of the most potent species and it just so happens that they are also
common across Canada. Since food and drink factories offer…well, food and
drink, these three birds like to congregate around these facilities. Alone,
their presence may not be dangerous but unfortunately, they drop feathers,
parasites, and droppings which can then come in contact with workers and
contaminate food – over time, this can cause respiratory issues.

Top Tips – As one of the top pest removal services in Canada, Our Exterminator
Calgary technicians love to see buildings and facilities free from the
problems that come with birds. Therefore, we have provided a list of top tips
below!

Exterior – If we start with the exterior and work our way inside, we can
note that the cutting back of trees is important. If trees are touching the
building in any way, the birds see it as an extension of their home and start
to get comfortable. Furthermore, you should ensure that pallets and other
storage materials are kept away from the building along with trash cans and
dumpsters. Of course, these should also be cleaned regularly.

After this, we also
recommend regular inspections with experts to assess areas of standing water
and typical areas where birds will thrive. If you can remove the food sources
and possible homes for birds, you will severely reduce the chance of them
sticking around.

Access Points – Next up, you need to ensure that birds have no way of getting
inside. Although it sounds obvious, doors are often their main entry point and
employees sometimes leave them open to save time. However, you will need to
keep these – as well as windows – closed as much as possible. If they need to
remain open for extended periods of time, be sure to utilize gauze plastic
strip curtains or something that will deny entrance to all pests.

Evacuation – Unfortunately, some birds can still get inside despite the best
planning so you need to know how to deal with an infestation while keeping the
birds from harm. Since birds are naturally drawn to light, the easiest and
quickest solution is to turn out the lights and open the door. Additionally,
you could try traps, mist netting, and calls. If you have never done this
before though, we highly recommend contacting professionals who can do the job
efficiently without making the problem worse or damaging the birds.

With professionals such
as Spartan Pest Control, you will have a service that not only removes birds
but also cuts off their access to food, shelter, and water. In law, there are
also some protected species and this is important to keep in mind. With these
examples, a permit is often required to remove them from a building so pick up
the phone and call if you have any questions or are unsure.

Employees – As we often say, prevention will always be better than the cure
so training your employees and improving their working practices is an
important step to preventing bird infestations. For example, they should know
the importance of keeping the door closed, keeping everything clean, storing
the trash cans far from the building even if it is inconvenient, and more. If
necessary, why not post some signs and gentle reminders for all employees –
this will also help new employees get up to speed much quicker.

Within the food and
beverage industry, birds can be a huge problem for disease and contamination
while also damaging the structure of your building and causing illness to
employees. Rather than having to shut everything down and lose money, contact
Spartan Pest Control as soon as you see the first symptoms and we will prevent
your business from being disrupted. Even if you just want advice or have
questions, feel free to contact one of our experts today!
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