Stored Product Pest Pheromone Monitoring System
Target Pests (7)
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Meal Moth | Plodia interpunctella | Stored Product Pests |
| Mediterranean Flour Moth | Ephestia kuehniella | Stored Product Pests |
| Casemaking Clothes Moth | Tinea pellionella | Fabric & Textile Pests |
| Cigarette Beetle | Lasioderma serricorne | Stored Product Pests |
| Drugstore Beetle | Stegobium paniceum | Stored Product Pests |
| Sawtoothed Grain Beetle | Oryzaephilus surinamensis | Stored Product Pests |
| Larder Beetle | Dermestes lardarius | Stored Product Pests |
Application Method
Deploy comprehensive pheromone monitoring system in food storage and processing facilities. Install species-specific pheromone traps at density of 1 trap per 1000-2000 sq ft. Place traps throughout facility: receiving areas, storage areas, processing areas, finished goods warehouses. Number each trap and mark location on facility map. Check traps on fixed schedule (weekly in active season, bi-weekly otherwise). Count and identify all insects captured. Record data on standardized forms. Graph catch data over time to identify trends, hot spots, and seasonal patterns. Use catch data to trigger sanitation, product inspection, or treatment responses. Demonstrate effective monitoring to third-party auditors for HACCP, AIB, SQF, and other food safety certifications. Replace lures per manufacturer schedule (typically 6-8 weeks).
Timing
Install before product arrives in new facilities or immediately upon account setup. Maintain year-round continuous monitoring.
Frequency
Check traps weekly during active season (warm months), bi-weekly during cold months. Replace lures every 6-8 weeks. Replace glue boards monthly or when 50% covered.
Preparation Required
Survey facility and create trap placement map. Identify target pest species. Order species-specific lures and traps. Number traps sequentially. Create data recording forms and graphs. Establish inspection schedule.
Follow-up Required
Record all catches by species, location, and date. Graph data to identify trends. Investigate trap locations with elevated catches to find infestation source. Provide regular reports to customer with graphs and trend analysis. Use data to guide sanitation and treatment decisions. Maintain records for audits.
Safety Precautions
- Place traps away from food contact surfaces
- Do not place in areas with strong competing odors
- Avoid over-trapping which depletes pheromone effectiveness
- Wear gloves when handling traps with insects
- Keep traps out of customer sight in retail areas