by FSS Inc. | Nov 1, 2022 | Fumigation
Originally published in the FSS newsletter, November 2022. From the Safety and Compliance Manager. The Respiratory Protection Program and Procedure at FSS, Inc. is intended to protect employees from inhalation exposures by using respirators that reduce or eliminate...
by FSS Inc. | Oct 1, 2022 | Fumigation
Originally published in the FSS newsletter, October 2022. The gradual and seemingly spontaneous growth of this insect’s population through the United States, and so many other countries in North America, South America, Europe, Eurasia, and further through Asia...
by FSS Inc. | Oct 1, 2022 | Pest Management
Originally published in the FSS newsletter, October 2022. Insect survival strategies Insects are adapted to survive varying climates, wide shifts in temperature, and periods of adverse environmental conditions. Insects use both behavioral and physiological adaptations...
by FSS Inc. | Sep 1, 2022 | Pest Management
Originally published in the FSS newsletter, September 2022. A seasonal visitor to grain bins and new homes is right on time. The foreign grain beetle is out and about as the fields begin to dry out. In the U.S., adult beetles of this species fly into stored grain...
by FSS Inc. | Sep 1, 2022 | Fumigation
By Jordan Rivera Indy Regional Manager Grain bin fumigations are a bit daunting, especially when attempted on the farm with ill-trained operators or farmers. Though they mean well, most are inadvertently contributing to a growing problem here in the US, phosphine...
by FSS Inc. | Aug 10, 2022 | Fumigation
08/2022: Structural Fumigation using ProFume® Gas Fumigant by Jeff Waggoner, ACE What can you do when conventional pest control techniques cannot stop a persistent pest problem that is threatening food safety and quality? Well, you could just keep on keepin’ on...
by FSS Inc. | Aug 10, 2022 | Pest Management
08/2022 Cigarette Beetles: Insect Identification and Information By: Andrew Fisher, ACE, PHE Description Adults: These beetles are light brown, 2-3 mm (0.09 inches) long. The elytra (hardened wing covers) are smooth and not striated (rows of pits). The antennal...
by FSS Inc. | Jul 1, 2022 | Pest Management
By: Paul Gough, ACE, Corporate IPM Manager Preparing for a food safety audit is a complex task with many moving parts, and it can be overwhelming. Integrated Pest Management standards are relatively simple and straightforward, leading many to underestimate the...
by FSS Inc. | Jul 1, 2022 | Fumigation
By: Pete Mueller The production of seed is a unique process that requires a unique approach to pest management. One not directly involved in agriculture would be forgiven for underestimating the technological genius that is required to make the perfect uniform rows of...
by FSS Inc. | Jun 1, 2022 | Fumigation
By: Jeff Waggoner, ACE Wheat harvest is upon us in 2022. What an interesting backdrop to this year’s event. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, it is sure to put a strain on global wheat supplies. What does the US market look like this year? According to...
by FSS Inc. | Jun 1, 2022 | Pest Management
By: Joshua Villazana, M.Sc., Dynamic IPM Specialist Landscaping Considerations When you drive by a food production plant, you may be reminded of pleasant smells, smoke from high-top industrial chimneys, and large endless brick walls. However, at a closer glance the...
by FSS Inc. | May 1, 2022 | Fumigation
By: Jeff Waggoner, ACE VP and General Manager for FSS, Inc. The food supply in the US is plentiful. We import fresh fruit during our off seasons and grow beef on our land. We have the variety we desire year round. Our food travels many miles from where it is grown...
