Hierarchy of Pest Management Steps in Organic
This infographic breaks down the four-step, prevention-first approach organic regulations require for pest management in handling facilities, from prevention through last-resort synthetics
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Facility Pest Control & Sanitation
Information on pest control and sanitation practices for organic handling operations, including approved cleaning materials, equipment cleaning procedures, recordkeeping requirements, and the intersection of food safety and organic compliance.
- General Topics
- Foundations of Organic Handling
- Certification
- Inspection
- Facility Pest Control & Sanitation
- Handling, Storage, & Transport
- Allowed Ingredients & Processing Aids
- Supplier Management
- Product Composition & Formulation
- Labeling & Packaging
- Importing Organic Products
- Fraud Prevention
- Recordkeeping
Pest Management
A look at organic pest control’s four-tiered hierarchy, from prevention and mechanical controls to National List materials and last-resort synthetics, plus how to manage third-party pest control contractors while staying certified.
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