PACKINGHOUSE PEST MANAGEMENT

Audit-Ready Pest Control for Fruit & Vegetable Packinghouses

When USDA inspectors walk through your facility, pest control is the last thing you should worry about. We keep your operation audit-ready so you can focus on shipping quality produce.

PrimusGFS Compliant • GAP Certified • FSMA Ready

FOOD FACILITY EXPERTISE

Why Packinghouses Choose Green Flamingo

Florida produce facilities face unique pest pressures. Rodents, flies, and stored product pests can devastate your operation during USDA and buyer audits. We understand because we specialize in it.

100%

Audit Pass Rate

24hr

Emergency Response

50+

FL Facilities Served

FDA

Compliant Programs

PrimusGFS & GAP Ready

Our documentation package includes service logs, bait station maps, sanitation recommendations, and corrective action reports that auditors expect to see.

Contamination Prevention

Rodent droppings, fly activity, and insect sightings during an audit can shut you down. We prevent these issues before they become audit failures.

Complete Documentation

Digital service reports, IPM logs, pesticide application records, and corrective action documentation—all organized for your next audit.

Flexible Scheduling

Night shifts, early mornings, weekends—we work around your production schedule so pest control never interferes with your operation.

Pre-Audit Inspections

Before your official audit, we conduct a walkthrough to identify and fix any issues. Know you're ready before the USDA inspector arrives.

Dedicated Account Manager

One point of contact who knows your facility, understands your audit schedule, and is available when issues arise—no call centers.

PACKINGHOUSE SERVICES

Complete Pest Management for Produce Facilities

From receiving docks to cold storage, we protect every area of your packing operation against pests that threaten food safety and audit compliance.

Rodent Control Programs

Exterior bait stations, interior trapping systems, and entry point sealing. Mice and rats are the #1 audit failure for produce facilities—we eliminate them.

  • Exterior bait station mapping
  • Interior tamper-resistant traps
  • Entry point exclusion
  • Monthly activity reports

Flying Insect Control

Fruit flies, house flies, and gnats contaminate produce and trigger audit failures. We use USDA-approved methods including fly lights, baited traps, and larvicide treatments.

  • UV fly light stations
  • Fruit fly monitoring & control
  • Drain treatments
  • Sanitation recommendations

Stored Product Pest Management

Indian meal moths, weevils, and beetles infest stored grains, seeds, and processed products. We protect your inventory from field to shipment.

  • Pheromone monitoring
  • Warehouse fogging treatments
  • Bulk commodity protection
  • Shelf-life protection

Bird Deterrence Systems

Birds in loading areas and eaves create health code violations and audit failures. We install humane deterrent systems that keep birds away permanently.

  • Netting installation
  • Spike & wire systems
  • Sound & visual deterrents
  • Loading dock protection

Cold Storage Protection

Refrigerated areas have unique pest pressures including warehouse beetles and stored product pests adapted to cold. We have EPA-approved products rated for cold storage use.

  • Cold-temperature formulations
  • Crack & crevice treatments
  • Monitoring programs
  • Minimal disruption to temps

IPM & Audit Documentation

Integrated Pest Management isn't optional—it's required by most audit standards. We implement comprehensive IPM programs with the documentation auditors demand.

  • IPM plan development
  • Pest sighting logs
  • Corrective action reports
  • Audit-ready file preparation
AUDIT COMPLIANCE

We Help You Pass Every Audit

When your buyer or retailer schedules an audit, pest control documentation is always on the checklist. We make sure you're ready.

PrimusGFS

Global food safety audit covering pest management, sanitation, and operational practices.

  • Pest control log books
  • Bait station diagrams
  • Corrective action records

USDA GAP & GHP

Good Agricultural Practices audits required by major retailers for produce suppliers.

  • Pest sighting logs
  • Sanitation schedules
  • IPM documentation

SQF Level 2

Food safety certification increasingly required by retail and foodservice buyers.

  • Pest management plans
  • Chemical application logs
  • Third-party verification

What Auditors Check For

Bait Station Map

Updated diagram showing all exterior bait stations with addresses, coordinates, or measurements.

Service Visit Logs

Dated records of every pest control visit with technician name, areas treated, and findings.

Pest Sighting Reports

Your internal log of pest sightings and what corrective action was taken.

Pesticide Application Records

EPA registration numbers, target pests, application dates, and pre-harvest intervals.

Corrective Action Reports

Documentation of any pest problems found and how they were resolved.

IPM Policy & Procedures

Written pest management program showing prevention, monitoring, and response protocols.

FLORIDA COVERAGE

Serving Florida's Produce Industry

From small family farms to major packing operations, we provide commercial pest management throughout Florida's prime growing regions.

Polk County

Citrus, vegetables, and year-round produce operations

Lakeland • Winter Haven • Bartow • Plant City • Davenport

Charlotte County

Tomato, pepper, and tropical fruit facilities

Punta Gorda • Port Charlotte • Englewood • Charlotte Harbor

DeSoto County

Citrus packing and vegetable operations

Arcadia • Nocatee • Brownville

Also Serving

Highlands County • Hardee County • Sarasota County • Lee County • Hillsborough County • Manatee County

Facilities outside these areas? Contact us—we may be able to accommodate.

Ready to Pass Your Next Audit with Confidence?

Schedule a free facility inspection and let us show you how we help Florida packinghouses stay audit-ready year-round.

Licensed & Insured • No Obligation Consultation • Flexible Scheduling

COMMON QUESTIONS

Packinghouse Pest Control FAQ

Answers to common questions about commercial pest management for produce facilities