Food Industry Pest Management Course
Course Overview
Carrying out pest management for the food industry requires specialist knowledge and additional expertise. This course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the unique requirements of food clients. It covers practical identification of pests associated with food businesses and appropriate control measures in food environments, along with the essential principles of compliance with external auditing standards. Ideal for companies looking to expand their services into the food sector and for aspiring field biologists seeking to specialize in this area.
Who Should Attend?
- Pest controllers interested in working with food industry clients.
- Businesses aiming to meet high auditing standards for food production and storage.
- Professionals aspiring to become field biologists or enhance their technical expertise.
Course Contents
- Food Insect Pest Identification: Hands-on learning to identify key pests, such as stored product insects (SPI), that affect food products.
- Compliance with Food Industry Auditing Standards: Understanding the requirements of major auditing frameworks, including BRC, AIB, SALSA, Red Tractor, Soil Association, and specific retailer standards such as M&S, Waitrose, and Tesco.
- Pest Risk Assessments: Conducting thorough assessments to minimize risks in food environments.
- Monitoring and Documentation: Setting up effective monitoring systems and maintaining accurate records.
- Trend Analysis: Utilizing data to predict and prevent pest activity.
- Pest Prevention and Control Techniques: Advanced strategies tailored to food industry needs.
- Personal Hygiene: Emphasizing best practices for hygiene in pest management operations.
Course Format
This course combines theory with practical exercises and hands-on insect identification, ensuring participants have the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in food industry pest management.
Benefits of the Course
- Gain expertise in understanding and managing pests in food environments.
- Learn from industry specialists with real-world experience.
- Enhance your business offerings and meet food industry standards.
- Stay ahead of competitors by expanding into the food sector.