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  Aquatic Services Division

McCloud Aquatic Services Division has developed a market-leading reputation for providing consistent, environmentally sound, and high quality service to our clients.

Utilizing EPA registered herbicides for the control of algae and nuisance or exotic weed species in aquatic systems, our programs are designed to preserve the integrity of your body of water by managing environmental impact. Our resident Fisheries & Wildlife Biologist, and staff, take into account the unique characteristics of each body of water, the watershed, and the surrounding ecosystem when designing aquatic programs.

Our mission:

To apply experience, technology, and science to aquatic weed management, while protecting the ecosystem, people, pets, fish, and wildlife.

McCloud's Aquatic Service programs are designed to achieve fulfillment of our client's individual expectations.

Site Inspection

The key elements of a successful aquatic weed management program are a precise measurement of the body of water, and proper plant identification.

At McCloud Aquatic Services, we utilize Garmin GPS technology to obtain accurate measurements in surface acres. Depth readings are performed to determine average depth. These measurements are used to determine acre feet of water in order to calculate proper label rate application.

A visual inspection is also performed on site to determine: plant species and density in and around the water body, fish activity, wildlife activity, watershed concerns, water uses, inflow/outflow features, and normal water level.

Aquatic Program

• Period of Control:
  
  Our contract period is May 1st through October 1st.
  
  
• Frequency:
  
  Service frequency is approximately every two weeks throughout the season. Frequency may be impacted by weather, access availability, plant growth stage, low oxygen levels, and various other adverse conditions. The service frequency may be adjusted based on our assessment of your specific needs.
  
  
• Communication:
  
  We use a door-knocker statement of service to keep you up to date with our activities after each visit. We are always ready and available to provide answers to your questions.
  
  
• Herbicides/Algaecides:
  
  The herbicide/algaecide selection and application rate is mandated by the label, the plant species, extent of the vegetation present, current or proposed water usage, oxygen levels, and other environmental conditions. All herbicides utilized are EPA registered and labeled for use in aquatic resources.
  
  Oxygen readings are always taken prior to any application to determine that levels are high enough to prevent adverse effects. Applications will be deferred if the oxygen level is 5.8 ppm or lower.
  
  McCloud is a preferred applicator for SePRO, the manufacturer of Sonar herbicide.
  
  
  
  
  
  All applicators are licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture in aquatic applications.
  
  
• Aeration:
  
  Aeration is key to promoting a healthy aquatic environment for fish and pond life. Aeration improves water clarity, reduces odor, and reverses various adverse conditions found in aquatic environments. Additional benefits of aeration include: increasing dissolved oxygen levels, reducing stagnation, and maintaining a cooler, more uniform water temperature from top to bottom.
  
  McCloud Aquatic Services is a dealer of Otterbine Aeration Systems. McCloud will install systems at time of purchase, and remove, clean, and store units for the fall and winter seasons. McCloud will re-install units in the spring.
  
  
  

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  Bed Bug Management

Cimex lectularius probably received its common name of "Bed Bug" from its close association with human sleeping beds where it often seeks refuge during the daylight, only to feed on the beds occupant(s) at night. The Bed Bug is an ectoparasite of primarily humans, but will attack other mammals as well as birds. Bed Bugs can be introduced to structures via used furniture or in the belongings of persons living in a Bed Bug infested situation.

Habits:

Bed Bugs harbor in cracks and crevices during the day and come out to feed at night. Typically they can be found around mattress buttons and box springs or their covers and in any crevice of a wooden frame. They can also be found in wall hangings, floorboard cracks, baseboards, night stands, picture frames, etc.

McCloud Services Bed Bug Management Program Control Procedures:

• Thorough initial inspection performed by trained service specialist
• Application of appropriate pesticides to bed frames, wall crevices and baseboards by licensed service specialist
• Use of a hepa-vacuum on all affected areas

You have a very important role in Bed Bug control. The more advance preparation and prevention, the quicker and better the results of our program.

How do I prepare for the Bed Bug treatment?

1. Remove all bed linens, pillowcases, bed pads, curtains, and furniture dressings and place in large bags and seal. Wash in hot water temperature above 120 degrees, and dry using the hottest dry cycle available. If items cannot be washed but can be dried, placing them in a hot drier for at least 10 seconds will kill Bed Bugs.
   
   
2. Take the bed frame apart in advance of inspection and treatment. The cloth covering the bottom of the box spring should be removed.
   
   
3. Empty closets, bedside tables and bureau drawers in advance of inspection and treatment. Place items in clean plastic bags and tightly knot the bags.
   
   
4. Make room perimeter accessible for inspection and treatment.
   
   
5. Remove pictures, clocks, posters, and other wall hangings for inspection and treatment.
   
   
6. Remove extraneous items off the floor, especially in rooms where Bed Bugs are suspected.
   
   
7. Make sure locked rooms and closets are left open for inspection and treatment.
   
   
8. Remove all electrical outlet and light switch plates. Remove wall mounted lights if applicable.

The more preparation done, the more effective the treatment will be. Little to no preparation will result in lesser control results. The effect of the treatment will be apparent in the first few days, with longer term control taking a couple of weeks or more (depending on pre-treatment preparations made and the size of the infestation).

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  Bird Management & Exclusion

Pest birds cause structural damage to your facility; they can spread disease, contaminate your product, and pose health risks to your employees and customers, and to the community at large.

Effective bird management strategies for complex production facilities to small retail establishments are often multi-faceted, implemented in stages, and are flexible in terms of behavior of bird populations and time of year. Sometimes simply altering the environmental conditions of the property can make your business less pest bird friendly. In other more complex situations, bird control must be viewed as a puzzle. Each control method alone has a particular function and role that may have a large impact locally, but not within the larger scope of the facility. However when combined, as with a puzzle, the greatest impact within the facility can be seen.

McCloud offers a variety of solutions for pest bird management, including:

• Bird spikes
• Bird spiders
• Bird slope
• Netting
• Cannon netting
• Live traps
• Pin and wire grids
• Chemical repellents
• Flock dispersal

Tips to help eliminate general bird friendly conditions at your place of business:

• Remove corn and other feed material from the ground
• Replacement broken windows to help keep birds from entering buildings.
• Screen doors can be installed at all man doors and large openings that are being left open for air flow. These can be moved when needed and replaced when employees are finished using the entryway.
• Permanent exclusion methods help make your facility less bird friendly. These are normally one time installations and continue to work over large spans of time with very little maintenance.
• Keep trees well trimmed
• Eliminate roosting, nesting, and resting areas when possible

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  Electronic Data Collection

Electronic Data Collection and Web-based reporting featuring the RapidTrax system.

Accurate and timely information is critical to the success of a pest management program. McCloud's data collection service is performed with RapidTrax which integrates the use of handheld technology and barcode scanning. The result is a highly effective communication and documentation system that is very user friendly.

The RapidTrax system utilizes:

• Handheld computers that require a scan of all equipment on site.
• Barcode technology that allows not only equipment but specific sites to be monitored.
• An interactive website that consolidates all findings and enables customized reports to be developed based on client expectations. This site also allows easy view access to trends, action items, and other information tailored to make your life easier when it comes to pest management.

A secure web portal enables clients to access data generated for all or any location. It also enables corporate and plant staff to view reports specific to their operations. The client user can select, print, and export data detailing dates and times of service, problem areas, pest activity, and types of pests found at the regional or plant level.

The benefits of Web-based Information Reporting:

• Information is communicated faster, with more detail
• Electronic reports generated immediately and on-site
• Information available 24/7/365
• Unlimited data analysis possibilities and report opportunities
• Identify trends for more proactive program management
• Time and Date Stamp

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  Food Safety Auditing

McCloud offers a pre-audit analysis of your facility to help prepare for the various audits your facility may face.

Third-Party Audits

Processes and procedures of the McCloud Services Pest Management Program for the food industry are based on and designed to be in compliance with your facilities standards and third party auditing agencies including:

• AIB International
• ASI Food Safety Consultants
• NSF Cook and Thurber
• NFPA – National Food Processors Association
• NOP – National Organic Program certifying agencies
• NPMA – National Pest Management Association, Inc.
• Silliker
• YUM! Brands Inc. – Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, A&W, Long John Silver's

McCloud offers a pre-audit inspection service to help insure the highest possible score on the pest management portions of third party audits. Our Pest Management Services customers consistently achieve perfect scores in pest control on these audits. These pre-audits are designed to review current facility conditions and documentation so that there are no surprises on audit day. In addition, McCloud Services personnel are available to accompany the third-party agency auditors, per client request, with advance notice.

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  Fumigation Alternatives

In recent years, alternatives to fumigation have been sought due to environmental safety and other concerns. Temperature modification, inert gases, ULV treatments, use of pheromones for mating disruption and improved sanitation are all examples of methods that may be considered to replace of fumigation. In some cases, several of these strategies will be used in conjunction with one another.

McCloud works with facilities wishing to explore these options. A site survey can be done to determine the feasibility for your particular commodity, structure and pest problems. Our service specialists can prescribe the best mix of alternatives for your facility.

Heat:

Heat is used for structural disinfestation and is not suited for commodity or product fumigation. The required temperatures may alter product quality and it may be difficult to reach target temperatures due to insulation properties of the product. Target temperatures of 125° - 130° F will be required for site control. Suitability of the structure and structural contents must be examined prior to the heat treatment. Heat is typically used in situations where stored product beetles are residing in structural elements or equipment inside buildings. It is not well suited for insect pests which are highly mobile, like cockroaches which may escape heat treated areas.

Mating Disruption:

Products used to disrupt mating of Indian Meal Moth are relatively new to the food industry. These products work by confusing adult males who are seeking adult females for mating. The adult males expend their energy seeking artificial pheromones and never successfully mate. This product is well suited for less sensitive sites like seed warehouses, and even some sensitive sites like organic facilities where fumigants are not typically permitted.

ULV Treatment:

Repeated applications of non-residual insecticides can be helpful in reducing pest populations. These treatments have limited penetration capabilities and therefore are not considered stand alone strategies for insect management. ULV space treatments should be used in conjunction with other methods to remove inaccessible stages. There are products available that are listed under the National Organic Program list such as non-synergized pyrethrins which can be helpful in reducing pest populations where fumigants are not an option under organic inspection programs. A variety of other materials such as synergized pyrethrins and Vapona can be used in non-organic certified sites.

Improved Sanitation:

Some food processors have eliminated the need for fumigation by finding the hidden sources of the stored product pests and removing them. Although this strategy may not be feasible for all processors, it should at least be explored. McCloud's pest management staff can inspect your facility and help to identify possible pest harborages which require additional cleaning and/or repairs.

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  Organic Compliant Programs

MCCLOUD SERVICES ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT

McCloud Services Organic Pest Management Programs are natural extensions of our Integrated Pest Management and Environmental Philosophies.

All McCloud organic pest management activities are consistent with the standards set forth in Section 205.271 of the National Organic Program (NOP). A specific four-step protocol will be used as a guide to the overall organic pest management process. This protocol is designed in terms of priority; however, some steps may occur concurrently while other steps may not occur at all. In some cases, while following this protocol, it may be deemed unnecessary to take action beyond the first all-important step.

The goals of the four-step process are step one: Prevent pest activity, step two: Mechanically trap pests that arise, three: Treat with NOP approved materials if trapping proves insufficient, and, four: Using non-approved materials for control only in such a manner that prevents contact with organic product.

ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL

Step One: Pest Prevention

• Maintaining a high level of exterior and interior sanitation to prevent the harborage of pests. Remove weeds, spillage, refuse, debris, and other materials that may contribute to an increase in pest activity.
• Identify and correct structural deficiencies that may permit pest entry and/or promote pest development and distribution.
• Inspect and make recommendations on environmental factors that may influence and minimize pest activity, such as positive air pressure, exterior lighting less attractive to insects, humidity control, etc.

Step Two: Mechanical or Physical Pest Management

• Physical pest removal. The preferred method involves vacuuming of pests with equipment designed to promote effective removal of pests and pest debris such as webbing, frass, droppings, etc. Removal of pests in other ways, such as sweeping, may be acceptable so long as the methods used do not promote the accidental spreading of the pest.
• Trapping insects and rodents by the use of mechanical trapping devices. These rely solely on the mechanical attributes of the device to capture pests and will not include any chemical substances. Examples include mechanical rodent traps, insect light traps (both electrocutor and glue board types as may apply), insect & rodent glue board traps.
• Non-synthetic lures or repellants, such as pheromone lures may be used to enhance the effectiveness of insect traps. Such pheromones must be listed on The List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances of the National Organic Program Standards (NOP). If applicable, the Organic Material Review Institute (OMRI) has published a list of brands of pheromone lures that should not include prohibited materials.
• When conditions are applicable, treatment of isolated areas of pest infestation may be carried out through temperature manipulation (heat or cold) sufficient to assure pest mortality.

Step Three: Application of Approved Materials

• If the practices provided for in steps one and two become insufficient to control pests effectively consideration may be given to limited application of pesticides.
• Any material applied in step three must be listed in The List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances of the NOPl.

Step Four: Application of Materials not on the National List

• If satisfactory control of a pest infestation cannot be achieved by prevention, mechanical control methods, or through use of approved materials, the infested area may be treated by applying materials not listed on the National List of allowed substances.
• If this method is applied all necessary steps must be outlined in advance and followed during treatment to assure that no organic product comes in contact in any way with the materials used. All Organic products must be removed in advance from the treated area(s) and shall not be returned until all measures have been taken to assure that no residues of the material remain.

Exception to Four-Step Protocol

• In the event the protocol above may be insufficient to control pests, or pest activity prohibited by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations, non-approved substances may be applied, as long as all necessary steps are taken to prevent contact with organic product(s).
• This exception to the four-step protocol is consistent with NOP § 205.271(f) Facility Pest Management Practice Standard, which states "Notwithstanding the practices provided for in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a handler may otherwise use substances to prevent or control pests as required by Federal, State, or local laws and regulations, provided, that, measures are taken to prevent contact of the organically produced products or ingredients with the substance used".

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  Sanitation Consultation

McCloud Services offers comprehensive sanitation consultations for your facility. Our staff includes a Registered Sanitarian, a Board Certified Entomologist, and personnel with extensive experience and backgrounds in food safety. These inspections provide an analysis of the current state of sanitation, housekeeping, employee practices, and compliance with third-party audit standards. In addition, to general pest management audits, food safety audits can also be arranged. These audits will focus on microbial food safety issues as well as insect and rodent pests. Our detailed inspection reports will provide you with observations, deficiencies, and recommendations to help you maintain your quality standards. These inspections can be arranged on a one time basis or performed on a routine schedule.

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  Structural and Container Fumigation

McCloud Fumigation Programs, designed specifically for your facility, protect human health, provide food safety and brand protection, and eliminate pest infestations. Based on fumigation management planning, our fumigations are designed and performed to limit your exposure to risk and liability. At McCloud Services, safety is our number one priority.

With more than 60 years of experience performing fumigations in food plants, grain facilities, trailers, rail cars, and other structures, McCloud Services has developed a market-leading reputation for providing consistent, reliable, and high quality service to our clients.

Preparation

Preparation of the treatment site will typically be initiated during your normal operations and will not interfere with your processing. The remaining preparation will be finalized after the plant has formally ceased all normal business activities. All preparation of the buildings such as sealing of openings, doors, roof vents, etc. will be performed by McCloud Services. Signs will be posted on all entrances announcing that entry to these areas is prohibited. Secondary locks will be used where needed to prevent unauthorized entry into the treated space.

Fumigation Management Plan

McCloud fumigations include fumigation management plans as required. A Fumigation Management Plan (FMP) is an organized, written description of the required steps involved to help ensure a safe, legal, and effective fumigation.

Exterior Insect Management Treatments

Weather permitting; the exterior perimeter of the building will be treated with an approved residual insect management material. This material will be applied with power spray or back pack type application equipment to assist in the prevention of insects from entering the facility post fumigation

Clearing and Aeration

All fumigated spaces must be cleared prior to re-entry or transfer of fumigated commodities. An aeration and clearing plan will be formulated prior to the introduction of the fumigant. Your McCloud licensed fumigator will test fumigated spaces using suitable clearance devices for all on site fumigations. Only when levels are within the accepted range, will the fumigated site or conveyance be returned to your control. If the fumigated hopper or rail car is transported under phosphine fumigation, arrangements must be made to have the car aerated at the receiving site.

Fumigants

• Sulfuryl Flouride
  
  PROFUME®
  
  PROFUME® offers effective, reliable stored product pest control that fits with operational needs. It is packaged in cylinders as a liquid under pressure. PROFUME® is non-flammable, non-corrosive as a gas, odorless, and has a high vapor pressure. It quickly penetrates the fumigated area, is effective against a variety of stored product pests and dissipates rapidly during aeration. The active ingredient in PROFUME® gas fumigant is sulfuryl fluoride. Sulfuryl fluoride disrupts the glycolosis and citric acid cycles within cells throughout the insect body, thereby depriving insects of the necessary energy for survival. It controls all life stages of target insects and, using Precision Fumigation™ techniques, is customized for each application situation.
  
  
• Phosphine fumigants: Magnesium Phosphide, Aluminum Phosphide, and Cylinderized Phosphine
  
  Phosphine fumigants are packaged in solid and cylinderized formulations to match a variety of needs. The cylinderized form, ECO2FUME®, offers reduced disposal concerns which may occur with solid phosphine formulations. The solid phosphine fumigants have long been a fumigant of choice for rail transportation of bulk commodities and bin fumigations.
  
  All phosphine fumigants can cause corrosion of precious metals and therefore are typically not advised for areas containing sensitive computer equipment or controls or other sites where metal corrosion is of serious concern.
  
  ECO2FUME® (Cylinderized Phosphine)
  
  ECO2FUME® fumigant gas is a non-flammable, pre-mixed, cylinderized mixture of phosphine and carbon dioxide, which provides highly effective fumigation in both sealed and unsealed storage facilities. ECO2FUME® fumigant gas is a gaseous mixture of 2% phosphine (by weight) in carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is an excellent carrier for phosphine and diluting phosphine to this concentration ensures ECO2FUME® is nonflammable in all proportions with air. ECO2FUME® fumigant gas can be used in a wide variety of applications to attain insect-free and dust-free products. ECO2FUME® has the unique ability to allow fumigation of a variety of storage facilities. ECO2FUME® can be used to control a variety of stored product pests. In most cases ECO2FUME® can be dispensed from outside the storage facility enabling more effective concentration control with improved worker safety. ECO2FUME® is registered for a wide range of agricultural commodities, processed foods, non-food items in structures, and transportation equipment.
  
  Magnesium Phosphide and Aluminum Phosphide (Solid Phosphine Products)
  
  Magnesium and aluminum phosphide are solid phosphine fomulations. The material may be packaged as pellets, plates, or sachets. The phosphine gas is liberated when the solid fumigants are exposed to the moisture in the air. Typical exposure times can range from several days to weeks depending on the type of formulation used, type of commodity and commodity temperature. These products are labeled for a wide range of commodities and sites. They are most often used for the fumigation of bulk commodities in bins, silos or transportation equipment.
  
  Methyl bromide
  
  The use of the fumigant methyl bromide is an excellent choice in controlling pest in stored commodities, structures, or shipments that must meet agricultural quarantine regulations. Introduced in the 1930's and still widely used today, methyl bromide has been the fumigant of choice for many due to its broad labeling, impressive penetration characteristics, protection it provides to food products and packaging, while controlling mice, rats and all life stages of insects, including eggs. Due to international phase out of methyl bromide, there may be issues with availability based on reduced stocks and need for critical use or quarantine justification.

Monitoring

After the release of the fumigant, the interior areas will be monitored remotely using read lines to facilitate gas samples which are converted to ounces using a Fumiscope monitoring device. This allows licensed fumigators to characterize gas concentrations throughout the structure to assist in determining if additional gas will be required to obtain the necessary ounce per hour accumulations to kill all life stages of targeted pests. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) will require readings to be performed hourly to provide the fumigation team the most accurate information possible. Target CT values (Concentration X Time) will depend on targeted pest species, but typically a CT of 200 will be used. The target value in some cases can be marginalized due to severe weather or winds, or if highly absorptive products are stored on site. In these situations, additional fumigant may be required.

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  Termite Inspection & Management

Termites have been documented in 55 million year old fossil formations, and are relatives of the cockroach family. It has been estimated there are between 45-50 species in the USA alone. Termites need wood for food and soil for moisture. They only consume wood or cellulose materials, are very secretive, and often go undetected until much damage is done.

Subterranean termite infestations generally develop from colonies in soil. They commonly enter the building through structural wood or foundation walls adjacent to the soil. In cases of houses built partly or completely on slabs, infestation occurs through expansion joints, cracks, and utility and sewer pipe openings.

Homes and other buildings can be pretreated at the time of construction to protect against termite attack. The pretreatments can offer protection against ants and other ground dwelling insects, as an added benefit.

Whether pre-treating at the time of construction, or treating an existing structure with residual insecticides, the basic principle of termite control is to break the connection between wood and soil.

An alternative control methodology to soil-applied termiticides is the use of termite baits. Foraging termites consume the bait, and then share it with their nest mates, resulting in a slow colony decline and eventual elimination of the termite colony.

More homes in the United States are damaged annually by termites than fire.

McCloud Services Termite Pretreatment Program

• McCloud Services team of licensed Service Specialists are knowledgeable regarding specific areas needing pretreatment, and method of application
• McCloud Services uses only registered and effective pretreatment chemicals

McCloud Services Termite Inspection and Management Program

STEP 1: Inspection

At your convenience, a McCloud Services specialist will visit your residence and conduct a thorough termite inspection.

STEP 2: Action

If termites are found, the McCloud Services specialist will show you where, and explain how treatment will be applied.

STEP 3: Protection and Warranty

After your initial service, annual inspections will reassure you that termites have not returned. If termites are found and there have been no major structural changes, soil movement or landscaping changes which may have disrupted the original treatment barrier, we will retreat at no cost to you. A warranty applies to all termite applications.

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  Vegetation Management

While vegetation management is necessary to enhance your property's image, reduce drainage ditch run off, eliminate fire hazard, and reduce structural corrosion and decay, it is also an essential component of pest management. Weeds are breeding sites and harborages for a variety of species of pests. In order to control weeds effectively and inexpensively on a seasonal basis, McCloud Services offers a vegetation management program for the duration of the growing season.

McCloud's Vegetation Management Program includes:

• A customized program to fit your needs
• A growing season-long program
• Highly trained, licensed service specialists
• State-of-the-art application equipment

Vegetation Management Program

• Period of Application
  
  Our contract period is April 1st and October 1st.
  
  
• Herbicides
  
  The select herbicides provide for the management of a broad spectrum of plant species present, and the climate conditions when the applications are made. All herbicides are EPA registered and will be applied according to label specifications. Specimen labels are available upon request.
  
  
• Initial Application
  
  With client acceptance and the discretion of our applicator, McCloud Services will incorporate the use of a blue dye with the herbicide tank mixture as a marking agent. This material is simply an application aid. The temporary staining is completely neutralized by sunlight and moisture in several days, and leaves no permanent residue on any surface.
  
  
• Site Inspections
  
  To insure your satisfaction, inspections are made at various intervals during the season. Re-treats are performed as necessary.
  
  
• A Guaranteed Program
  
  McCloud Services guarantees you a functional weed management program. This means that isolated resistant species of weeds may appear during the season, but will be eliminated to your satisfaction.