Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Pest Control Solutions
For nearly five decades, EcoPest has partnered with food processing and handling facilities across southern and mid-Michigan, establishing itself as a leader in food safety and organic pest management. Our turn-key programs are benchmarked against NSF, AIB International, and Global Food Safety Initiative standards, ensuring compliance with both regulatory and private sector certification requirements. With a legacy rooted in second-generation expertise, we specialize in developing customized pest management protocols that align with evolving food safety demands.Our technical proficiency extends to root cause analysis, facility upgrades, and organic integrity preservation, supported by decades of experience in eliminating complex infestations without reliance on chemical interventions. Clients frequently refer new businesses to us due to our proven track record in achieving high audit ratings and maintaining long-term partnerships with industry leaders in organic food production.
Services
Pest Management
Food Safety Consulting
Organic Certification
Audit Support
Technical Expertise
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of experience in food safety and organic pest management.
- Our turn-key programs meet NSF, AIB, and Global Food Safety Initiative standards.
- We specialize in non-chemical pest elimination and facility upgrades.
- Our team includes recognized experts in organic structural pest management.
- Clients refer new businesses to us due to our proven audit success record.
Associations and certifications
- NSF
- AIB International
- Global Food Safety Initiative
Services
Pest Management
Customized pest management programs designed for food safety compliance. We implement non-chemical interventions, facility upgrades, and monitoring strategies tailored to regulatory and private certification standards. Our approach prioritizes organic integrity while eliminating infestations through structural improvements.
Food Safety Consulting
Development of turn-key food safety plans benchmarked against NSF, AIB International, and Global Food Safety Initiative standards. Our consultants create policies, procedures, and documentation systems that ensure compliance and prepare facilities for third-party audits.
Organic Certification
Specialized support for maintaining organic integrity in pest management. We help clients develop approved chemical programs, train staff, and implement procedures that align with USDA National Organic Program requirements while protecting product integrity.
Audit Support
On-site preparation for regulatory and third-party audits. Our team provides technical expertise during audits, ensures documentation compliance, and implements corrective actions to achieve high ratings from food inspection agencies.
Technical Expertise
Root cause analysis for complex pest issues. We offer specialized solutions for challenging infestations, including facility assessments, exclusion strategies, and staff training to prevent recurrence while maintaining food safety standards.
People
L. Ernest Otter, III
Owner
With 40+ years in pest management and food safety, he authored 'Beyond IPM' and pioneered organic structural pest management techniques. Recognized globally for his 1997 IFOAM conference presentation and ongoing contributions to organic integrity preservation.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on food processing, handling, and organic product facilities requiring specialized pest management solutions aligned with food safety certifications.
How do you handle organic certification requirements?
Our programs comply with USDA National Organic Program standards, emphasizing non-chemical interventions and documentation to maintain organic integrity during pest control.
Can you help prepare for third-party audits?
Yes, we provide on-site audit support, documentation review, and corrective action plans to ensure facilities achieve high ratings during regulatory and private sector audits.
What makes your pest management approach unique?
We prioritize structural improvements and exclusion techniques over chemical treatments, addressing root causes while maintaining compliance with rigorous food safety standards.
Do you serve areas outside Michigan?
Our primary service area includes southern and mid-Michigan, with specialized consulting available for organic integrity programs nationwide.
