What are the main principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in a food processing facility?

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in a food processing facility is a comprehensive and sustainable approach to pest control that emphasizes prevention, monitoring, and targeted interventions to minimize pest populations and the reliance on chemical pesticides. The main principles of IPM include prevention, monitoring, sanitation, exclusion, and control. Prevention involves implementing measures to eliminate or minimize conditions that attract or support pests, such as proper storage of food materials, waste management, and moisture cont....