Orkin Commercial Services in the News

Orkin’s expertise as a thought leader shines in the world of commercial pest control. This year, Orkin’s Technical Services team contributed their knowledge and experience to several leading trade publications in food and beverage processing, healthcare, warehousing, property management, hospitality and other industries. Here are some noteworthy 2023 article by industry topic:

Food Processing:

• Audit Preparedness: Frank Meek discussed The Key to Audit Preparedness in International Food Quality and Safety (IFSQN).
• Stinging Pests: Frank Meek shared How to Keep Stinging Pests out of Your Food Processing Facility in Food Safety Tech.

Rodent Control:

• Glen Ramsey shared insights on How to Prevent Rodent Issues in Your Food Facilities in Food Quality and Safety
• Benjamin Hottel shared best practices From Detection to Defense: Mastering Rodent Control in Your Facility with IFSQN.
• Benjamin Hottel shared insights on Rodent Control Challenges for Organic Facilities in Food Safety Tech.
• Pest Control Misconceptions: Frank Meek shared his Common Pest Control Misconceptions and Myths for Food Processing Facilities in Food Safety Tech.
• Pet Food Industry Concerns: Ian Williams discussed how The Redlegged Ham Beetle Emerges as a Threat to the Pet Food Industry in Food Quality and Safety.

Healthcare:

• Malaria: Benjamin Hottel discussed The Rising Concern of Malaria and Mosquito-Borne Diseases in the US in Infection Control Today.
• Mosquito Control: Ian Williams shared insights on How to help reduce and prevent mosquitoes in your senior living community in McKnights Senior Living.
• Rodent Control: Frank Meek discussed Rodent Infestations and the Spread of Infectious Diseases in Infection Control Today.
• Stinging Pests: Frank Meek discussed How to Help Prevent Stinging Pests in Your Facility in Infection Control Today.

Logistics:

• Stinging Pests: Frank Meek discussed how to Safeguard Your Facility Against Stinging Pests in Food Logistics.
• Odor Control: Glen Ramsey discussed Using Odor Control to Help Deter Warehouse Pests in Supply and Demand Chain Executive.
• Emerging Pest Threats: Ian Williams discussed the Yellow-Legged Hornet: Is it a Threat to Agriculture with Food Logistics.

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Property Management:

• Storage Facility Pest Control: Frank Meek shared insights on pest control best practices in storage facilities in Pest Control Today and Inside Self-Storage. ?
• Bed Bug Control: Ben Hottel shared bed bug prevention tips with Facility Executive, and how to protect yourself from bed bugs while you travel with Meetings Today and Asian Hospitality magazine.

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Food Service:

• Pest Control Tips: Frank Meek shared 7 Steps to Prevent Pests from Taking Over your Restaurant with Pizza Today.

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From rodent control in organic facilities, to pest control best practices for pizzerias, Orkin Commercial Services has 120+ years of knowledge and experience tailoring pest control best practices to customers across a wide variety of industries. As we move into 2024, Orkin will continue our mission of helping to protect businesses from the challenges posed by pests.