Schedule of Events

We will review the different devices currently available to PMPs and show how these devices are being used to help PMPs identify high risk areas. Mark will share success stories and how VLINK devices can be deployed as part of a IPM program to provide a better rodent management plan, including how to leverage non-toxic methods.

Rodents present a number of severe risks to food and beverage facilities. Urging constant vigilance, using effective control measures and employee training can minimize these threats. In this session, we will review rodent threats to facilities, strategies for effective rodent control, current trends in rodent management and why mice are of greatest concern.

Join IFC expert Steve Romero as he shares valuable tips to keep your facility rodent-free. Early detection is key to preventing infestations, as untreated rodent issues can disrupt operations and impact your bottom line. The sooner you take action, the better. By combining regular pest control treatments with these expert strategies, you can effectively safeguard your facility from unwanted rodents.

Rodents pose a significant risk for food establishments, from physical destruction to product contamination and brand damage. Managing rodent numbers inside a facility can lower risks, but prevention is only possible through exclusion. This presentation will highlight the critical role of exclusion in preventing rodent issues and provide insights for developing and implementing a pest exclusion plan.

Join Mitch Goldstein, VP of Commercial Operations at Skyhawk Trapmate, as he explores how IoT remote monitoring is transforming pest management. As technology reshapes industry standards, pest control operators are shifting to smarter, data-driven solutions that enhance compliance, reduce risk, and improve efficiency. Mitch will discuss how connected monitoring systems help food facilities maintain regulatory standards, minimize infestations, and streamline reporting. Learn how this technology is changing the landscape of pest management and what it means for the future of food safety. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Advances in technology are changing the way rodent control is being performed in food facilities. Remote monitoring, when paired with traditional methods like mechanical trapping and rodent baiting, can be a powerful tool. The use of trail cameras can provide insights into what these cryptic animals’ behavior 24/7. Also at the disposal of pest management professionals are exclusion products for sealing gaps. In this session, Dan Collins will review today’s technology and provide advice for setting up standard operating procedures (SOPs) help staff understand how to prevent and report rodent concerns.

How to stop a pest problem before it starts using Xcluder’s proven products and applications.