The top pests in the pharmaceutical industry

 

In the pharmaceutical industry, pests can result in large economic losses through contamination of raw materials, storerooms, laboratories, production areas, packaging and finished products. It is very important to take proper care of the pharmaceutical industry by different methods.

Regular cleaning operations are required in laboratories to validate sanitation and hygiene. The risks for preserving product quality are high, and the consequences of a pest infestation can be devastating.

• Damage to reputation and brand.
• Finished product costs, contaminated raw materials, and production delays are all factors to consider.
• loss of trust
• loss of orders, customers and revenue
• Regulatory or public health authorities takes legal action
• claims for compensation

So it is very important for pharmaceutical industries to get in touch with pest control treatment companies in Dubai to get rid of various pests.

The top pests found in pharmaceutical industries are as follows :

1. Cockroaches :

• Cockroaches are the most common type of crawling insect that infests pharmaceutical facilities and can cause particular problems because of their size, their ability to hide in small places, their varied diet, rapid reproduction and the diseases they spread.
• To find food and other sites for shelter Cockroaches are primarily nocturnal, sheltering in the daytime and coming out at night.
• Cockroaches reside in dark places with the correct temperature and humidity, such as cracks, crevices, drains, sewers, inside equipment, machinery, and concealed spaces.
• These places are very difficult to reach using normal cleaning and sanitation methods.

Prevention of cockroaches in the pharmaceutical sector :

• Proper  sanitation practices will help prevent infestations and pick up the presence of cockroaches.
• It is advisable to Store products in cockroach-proof containers.
• Also it is suggested to  avoid the use of cardboard as cockroaches feed on cardboard.
• To prevent accumulation of food debris and means of access and shelter maintaining drains in good condition.
• It is very crucial to remove the waste from production areas. The positioning of garbage containers should be kept away from storage and processing areas.
• To reduce the risk of infestation, emptying and cleaning frequently is very important.
• Pharmaceutical companies can opt for cockroach control treatment in Dubai to get rid of these cockroaches.

2. Rodents :

Rodents and mice create a severe problem for pharmaceutical plants.

Common hazards caused by Rodents :

• Rats damage the buildings and fixtures, especially electrical wiring and machinery.
• Rats and mice cause contamination through their urine and droppings as well as filth picked up from the environment.
• They can also be found gnawing on product containers and packaging as well as the products themselves.
• They are also famous for transmitting a large number of diseases.

Prevention:

To control the rodents it is highly advisable to opt for rodent control treatment in Dubai as it would help in elimination of rodents in and around the buildings and prevent access to food, water and shelter.

3.Flies & Ants :

A large number of fly species and ants can be present around manufacturing facilities depending on the environment. The materials used in the plant could attract them, and the potential breeding conditions around the plant.

Common hazards caused by flies and ants :

• Flies and ants feed on garbage, faecal matter, rotting materials, as well as stored food products.
• They migrate between contaminated food sources and clean places, transporting filth and dangerous bacteria on their bodies.
• The risk of contamination of machinery, utensils and ingredients alike.
• Different fly species and ants are attracted to different food products, including fermenting sugars, oils and fats, carbohydrates, and decaying proteins and vegetable matter.

For pharmaceutical manufacturing companies flies and ants can be controlled through these ways:

• The maintenance of a facility and the appropriate design.
• It is important to follow the best practice for hygiene compliance .
• To eliminate flies and to prevent breeding populations UV light traps and pheromone traps can be used.
• To attract, kill and encapsulate insects hygienically, eliminating the risk of contamination commercial insect light traps are designed.
• Many Pharmaceutical companies opt for ants control treatment in Dubai to get rid of Ants.
• They migrate between contaminated food sources and clean places, transporting filth and dangerous bacteria on their bodies.

These are the common pests that are mostly found in pharmaceutical industries. Celso is one of the renowned pest control treatment companies in Dubai that help many firms to get rid of such pests.