Revolutionizing Rodent Control: Harnessing Intelligent Monitoring for Safer Food Supply Chains
Presenters: Douglas Gardner, Corporate Scientist, Ecolab and Larry Lake, RD&E Program Lead, Ecolab

Delve into the intricate journey of food through the supply chain and explore the correlation between food movement and rodent activity. We will provide a fresh perspective on the “Outside-In Approach”, offering strategic insights into how to get the most value out of intelligent monitoring, ensuring food safety.
Key Topics Include:
- A look at food safety and how food moves through supply chains
- Rodent biology and behavior and how it is used in the fight against pests
- Best practices when using intelligent monitoring systems
Meet the Speakers

Douglas Gardner
Douglas Gardner is a Corporate Scientist that has over 30 years of pest science research and industry expertise. Along with an MS degree in insect science, he has received designation as a Board-Certified Entomologist (BCE) and as a Registered Sanitarian (RS).
Douglas brings broad expertise in entomology, pesticides, and pest equipment. He specializes in the application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems, especially for rodents and flying insects.

Larry Lake
Larry Lake is an RD&E Program Leader with Ecolab’s Pest Elimination division. He is actively involved in advancing the industry by bringing IoT enabled pest solutions and services to the market. Over the course of his career, he has led development of new innovations; driving toward best customer outcomes and enabling safer, more ergonomic work practices for those executing on the service.. Larry holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Duluth Minnesota.
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