Pest Management in the Food Industry
Understand the Standards. Manage the Risks. Deliver with Confidence.
Pest management in the food industry brings a different set of challenges, responsibilities and expectations.
From food manufacturing and storage facilities to businesses operating under strict auditing standards, delivering effective pest management requires more than simply controlling pests.
Our Pest Management in the Food Industry course is designed to give pest control professionals the knowledge and confidence to work successfully in food environments, understand customer requirements and deliver services that meet industry expectations.
Whether you’re looking to break into the food sector, improve the services you already provide or develop your skills towards becoming a field biologist, this course provides valuable practical knowledge.
What Will You Learn?
Understanding Food Industry Requirements
Explore the different standards and auditing requirements that food businesses operate under, including BRC, AIB, SALSA, Red Tractor, Soil Association and retailer-specific standards such as Tesco, M&S and Waitrose.
Identifying Pests in Food Environments
Develop your knowledge of insect pests commonly associated with food production and storage, including practical identification of stored product insects (SPI).
Assessing and Managing Pest Risks
Understand how to carry out pest risk assessments, identify potential problems and recommend appropriate preventative and control measures within food environments.
Monitoring, Documentation and Trend Analysis
Learn how to establish effective monitoring programmes, maintain appropriate records and use pest activity data to identify trends, anticipate problems and support informed decision-making.
Prevention and Specialist Control Techniques
Explore the pest prevention and control strategies needed in food environments, including the importance of personal hygiene and working practices that minimise contamination risks.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Pest control technicians looking to move into the food industry.
- Businesses wanting to expand their services into food manufacturing, processing and storage.
- Pest controllers already working with food industry customers who want to strengthen their technical knowledge.
- Professionals considering progressing towards a field biologist role.
Course Format
The course combines technical knowledge with practical exercises and hands-on insect identification, helping attendees develop skills they can apply when working with food industry customers.
Why Attend?
Working in the food industry can open up new opportunities for pest control businesses, but customers expect high standards of service, technical knowledge and documentation.
This course will help you understand those expectations, strengthen your approach to pest management and build confidence when working with food industry clients.