Monitoring and Integrated Pest Management
Effective pest management begins with monitoring and early detection.
Fumax develops site-specific monitoring programs designed to identify pest activity before it becomes a significant issue. Programs can include:
- Insect and moth monitoring
- Pheromone trapping programs
- Rodent monitoring and bait station servicing
- Bird activity management
- Scheduled inspections and reporting
- Hygiene assessments and recommendations
By identifying pest activity early, facilities can make informed management decisions and reduce the risk of product loss.
Processing Facility Protection
Almond processing facilities require a proactive approach to pest management to protect both product quality and operational efficiency.
Fumax provides integrated pest management programs for almond processing facilities, warehouses, storage facilities, packaging areas and bulk storage infrastructure. Services may include:
- Stored product insect management
- Almond moth monitoring and control
- Warehouse moth monitoring programs
- Rodent control programs
- Bird management solutions
- Hygiene treatments
- Residual insecticide applications where appropriate
- HACCP-focused pest management programs
- Digital reporting and audit-ready documentation
Our programs are designed to support food safety, audit compliance and quality assurance requirements while helping reduce pest pressure throughout the processing environment.
Common Pests Affecting Almond Storage Facilities
Almond storage and processing facilities can be affected by a range of stored product pests including almond moths, Indian meal moths, warehouse moths, beetles, rodents and pest birds.
Without effective monitoring and pest management, these pests can contribute to contamination, product loss, increased cleaning costs, customer complaints and reduced product quality.
Fumax works with clients to develop practical pest management programs that target these risks while supporting long-term storage protection and product quality outcomes.
Site Hygiene Programs
Site hygiene plays a critical role in reducing pest pressure within almond processing and storage facilities.
Fumax works with clients to identify risk areas and implement practical solutions that support long-term pest management outcomes. Programs may include hygiene treatments, storage facility inspections, cleaning and sanitation recommendations, ongoing monitoring and preventative pest management programs.
By combining monitoring, hygiene and integrated pest management strategies, facilities can reduce the risk of infestation and maintain higher standards of product protection.
Supporting Product Quality
Stored product insects, rodents and pest birds can contribute to contamination, product loss, customer complaints and increased processing costs if left unmanaged.
Through regular monitoring, preventative treatments and detailed reporting, Fumax assists almond growers, almond processors and storage operators in maintaining product quality and reducing the risk of pest-related losses throughout the storage and processing chain.
For further information on almond industry best practices and resources, visit the Almond Board of Australia.