How to Know if a Pest Management Company is the Right Fit

5. How do you guarantee your pest management professionals comply with company standards? Ensure the pest management professionals who service your facility are performing in a manner that complies with company standards. Look for a provider that monitors their pest management professional in one way or another, whether through internal performance reviews or audits. This process helps to certify that your pest management program is being implemented in the most effective and efficient way possible.

6. Will your team help to educate staff members about their role in the pest management plan? Part of building a great relationship with a pest management provider is working on establishing a true partnership. Your provider should go above and beyond routine service visits and treatments. A provider should also take the time to educate your employees about the role they play in the facility’s pest management program. During your meetings with potential providers, ask if they offer staff trainings or educational materials such as tip sheets, checklists, and informational pamphlets to help your staff put pest management into perspective.

If the pest management provider can answer each of these questions affirmatively, you’ll be on the right track to finding a suitable team for your facility.

Dr. Siddiqi is director of quality systems for Orkin, LLC. A board certified entomologist with more than 30 years in the industry, he is an acknowledged leader in the field of pest management. Dr. Siddiqi can be reached at [email protected].

NOTE: The previous article in this series is “Preparing for a Third-Party Food Safety Audit.”