Bird Control & the Food Industry (Part III)

Integrated Bird Management Audit Program (IBM)

And integratied bird management audit program is essential for the food industry in particular. Pest birds in facilities handling food cause considerable product safety risks:

• Possible product contamination (bird droppings/feathers);
• Inspection failure;
• Secondary insect pest problems;
• Foodborne illness pathogens;
• Heavy fines;
• Possible plant closure.

There are several components to developing an IBM program. A complete inspection of the interior/exterior of the facility will be followed by a review of current data as well as any historical bird data. With this information we will be able to design and implement an IBM for your facility. Regular review of the program and periodic adjustments will ensure that the program stays current and relevant to changing needs and circumstance.

A checklist may look something likt this:

Interior

• Active Birds inside Facility
  List areas and locations (eg. Food prep area, warehouse, etc.)
  
  
• Any history of birds and related areas
  
  
• Interior Landscaping
  List types and necessity
  
  
• Food Processing Areas
  Are control measures in place?
  Assess risk level
  
  
• Doors
  Bay Doors, gaps, bumpers
  Staff habits (doors left open)
  
  
• Additional Access Point(s)
  Check other areas where equipment may enter/exit
  
  
• Pipe-Line Penetrations
  
  
• Sanitation
  
  
• Conducive Conditions
  Locations with standing water
  Locations with food sources
  Debris
  
  
• Bird Droppings or Nesting Materials
  
  
• Staff feeding birds

Exterior

• List areas and locations of birds (eg. Rear loading dock, etc.)
  
  
• Any history of birds around the exterior of the facility and adjacent structures

Review

• Sanitation Practices (Exterior)
  Location(s): Dumpsters
  Exposed food sources and spillage
  
  
• Trash Receptacles
  Trash removal frequency
  Food waste on grounds
  Cleaning practices and schedule
  
  
• Structural (Exterior)
  Pipe-line penetrations
  Flashing
  Pipes
  Openings
  Roof
  Roof hatches
  Windows
  Canopy or Awning
  Signage
  
  
• Landscaping
  Retention ponds
  
  
• Bird droppings or nesting materials
  
• Exterior storage
  
  
• Merchandise displaysExisting Bird Control Devices

We are here to help you deal with Pest Bird Control and avoid potential health hazards, costly damage to property, and loss of product and/or productivity (especially in the food and healthcare sectors) if pest birds are not addressed immediately.

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Pest Birds such as  Cormorants, Crows, Ducks, Doves, Geese, Grackels, Seagulls, Pigeons, Robins, Sparrows and Starlings.