Introduction
• Sales Opportunity• Australian Legal Requirements• HACCP Approval• Genus ILT Range• ILT Placement• U/V Meters• Maintenance
Flies & The Law Australian Legal Requirements
• Food Hygiene Regulations require that food is wholesome & safe & has not been contaminated by flying insect pests. All food preparation and retail premises should be protected against flies.
• Australian Food Standards Code is administered by Food Standards Australia NZ
• Standard 3 of the Commonwealth Food Standard Codes deals with the processing of food, the condition of premises and equipment and food handling.
Flies & The Law Australian Legal Requirements• Standard 3.1.1, Division 2, section (4) (d) holds that• “food is not suitable if it….contains a biological…agent…that is foreign
to the nature of food”. In addition to requiring that no pests find their way into food, this standard is often interpreted to encourage the use of glue board – not electronic – UV Fly Units.
• The preference for glue board units is derived from concerns that fly parts will be “exploded” on impact with the electronic grid.
• It is strongly advised, and a requirement of many health inspectors, that glue board units be used in all food preparation and handling areas.
What is HACCP?
• HACCAP – Hazard, Analysis, Critical Control Point
• A Food Safety Program
• To help eliminate hazards at critical stages of production EG: Implementing a Pest Control Policy or a Personal Hygiene Policy
• Outside of the UK and EU, whilst HACCP is not regulatory, it is still the accepted standard for business involved in the food market.
How do Light Traps fit in with HACCP ?• (Relative to Pest Control)
• Flying Insects in Food Safety• Flying Insects can be carriers of Bacteria & Viruses that can introduce
disease at all points of the food chain.• An effective flying insect control strategy is essential• Key tool for this is a HACCP approved Insect Light Trap
Some facts about Flies
• Lay eggs on rotting waste, animal excrement and garbage• Can lay up to 150 eggs in a day• Can fly for several miles from breeding place• Carry bacteria which is proven to cause contamination• Vectors of disease causing Salmonella, Listeria, Ecoli • Don’t see Insect Light Traps 30 meters away• Respond to Insect Light Traps within 3-4 meters• Fly within 2 meters of the floor• Use UV rays to navigate
Features of Genus Cobra Insect Fly Trap• Translucent Cover emits UV at 180 degree angle (front, top & sides)• Significantly Improves Insect Attraction• Large Catchment Area• Excellent for use in Food Handling Areas• UV Light reflecting Louvre panel behind tubes to further enhance
output. Also benefits of hiding insects from view• 45 watt output
Features of Genus Fli Light Trap
• 30 Watt UV output – Reduced energy consumption• Easy to Service• Increased Attraction levels• Wall or Table Top Mounting• Mounts both vertically & Horizontally• Stainless Steel Finish• UV reflectors for Increased Output• Great for Food Preparation Areas
Features of Genus Illume
• Offers Discreet Insect Control
• Suitable for Front of House Areas such as Bars, Restaurants and Reception areas
• Available in White and Black colours
• 26W High Output Energy Efficient Lamps
Insect Light Placement
• Survey Area – size of location, number of doors and windows• Competing light source• Talk to staff re their experiences• Easy access for maintenance• Intercept fly before it gets to food source• Be the Fly• External factors – breeding sites• No Air blowing Outlets – A/C or Heaters
Flying Insects Risk Area
DELI
CAFESTAFF W/ROOM
SUSHI
High risk
FISH
MEAT
PRODUCE
Medium risk
CO
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CO
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CO
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GARBAGE
BAKERY
CH
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KO
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S
GROCERY
GROCERY
GROCERY
Low risk
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S
TO
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DAIRY
FROZEN
How to use a UV meter
Total Bulb Wattage – 10W 20W 30W 50W 80WMeters from light - 1.3M 1.5M 2.0M 2.2M 2.5M
Turn ILT offPress A ButtonMeasure the Ambient Light and recordTurn ILT OnPress S ButtonMeasure the light and record
Maintenance
• Replace Tubes every months• Replace Glue Boards every 4-6 weeks subject to season • Wipe down inside & Outside of Insect Light Trap• UV Tubes ineffective when below 50%