Insect Contamination Evaluation and Prevention
With over 25 years of hands-on pest management experience in mills, bakeries, snack food plants, and warehouses, an MSc. degree in Entomology, as well as a former Associate Entomologist with the Okumura Biological Institute, Mike Holcomb is an Integrated Pest Management expert with a lifetime of international experience. Some of our services include
Expert Witness
Consumer Complaint Analysis
Insect package penetration investigation
Evaluation of IPM as a HCCP Prerequisite
Insect pheromone monitoring technology
In-house IPM and sanitation training programs
Insect Contamination
Raw ingredients and processed foods provide an ideal resource for the Indian meal moth, red and confused flour beetles, cigarette beetles and many other stored product insects.
Unfortunately, packaging materials provide minimal protection against such pests. When insect infestations occur vendors and consumers are quick to point the finger of guilt!
Preventive and corrective corrective actions are expensive and time consuming, and cannot be undertaken without a systematic investigation. This analytical approach includes a detailed chain of custody for the product, and a thorough understanding of insect biology and habits.
Contact us for more information about our professional services!