Insect Management for Food Storage and ProcessingJerry W. Heaps Insect Management for Food Storage and Processing, Second Edition has been completely revised and updated with new chapters on topics including, inspection techniques; retail pest management; environmental manipulation (e.g. hot, cold, modified atmospheres, ionization) to control insects; and the latest scientific research on integrated pest management (IPM) control techniques. Common and unusual exterior/interior pest insects are covered and examples of both chemical and non-chemical pest insect control strategies are thoroughly discussed. The book provides the latest practical and scientific research information on how to solve pest insect problems in a timely and economical manner.Chapter authors are recognized around the world as experts in their respective fields. Scientific language is put in simple terms so those working in a food plant or warehouse environment can easily take information from the chapters and apply it for effective pest insect control strategies. Control methods explained have survived the test of time. This edition is timely due to the rapidly changing pesticide and food safety regulatory environment food processing personnel must work in every day.Chapter information presented is original research that contains basic reference material, literature reviews and actual pest insect case histories that author?s have experienced with control methods that work. The book is written so its readers can pick it up and use it as a ready reference right on the plant floor. It?s a must read for commercial and structural pest control operators, technicians, or directors; food plant inspectors, auditors, and plant sanitarians; as well as QA managers, food safety consultants, and university extension personnel. |
Contents
Chapter | 8 |
Supporting Insect Pest | 25 |
Personnel cGMPs | 32 |
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