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Ecolab’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program
Know Your Financial Risk
$30,000
Unplanned downtime can cost a food processing facility $30,000 per hour.1
$10,000,000
On average, food recalls cost companies upwards of $10M in direct costs2
1 Processing Magazine
2 Food Marketing Institute & GMA
Food processing environments are highly attractive to pests due to the constant availability of food, water, and shelter. Even a small infestation can lead to:
- Product contamination
- Regulatory violations
- Costly recalls
- Facility shutdowns
- Long-term brand damage
Ecolab’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach use scientifically backed strategies to both eliminate and prevent pests. We prioritize:
- Routine inspections to identify risk areas
- Sanitation and exclusion techniques to eliminate attractants
- Targeted treatments using environmentally responsible methods
- Reporting and documentation to support audits and compliance
This comprehensive approach ensures that pest control is not just reactive, but preventive—helping to keep your facility safe, clean, and audit-ready.
Partnering with Ecolab for pest control management in the food industry offers several advantages:
- Regulatory compliance with GFSI, AIB, FDA, and USDA standards
- Minimized downtime and production interruptions
- Improved product safety and shelf life
- Enhanced brand protection and customer confidence
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No matter what your facility handles—baked goods, fruit, dairy, beverages—we will customize an Integrated Pest Management plan that fits. And if you're opening a new facility, we'll help you establish an effective IPM program right from the start.
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Proactive Solutions, Responsive Support:
Call the Ecolab Pest Team 24 Hours a Day at
1-800-325-1671
| ✓ | Comprehensive, long-term rodent solutions |
| ✓ | Minimal disruption to business operations |
| ✓ | Prevention against breeding and infestation |
| ✓ | Discreet and reliable service |