Pest control for Airports

An airport is one of the most complex and demanding environments for pest control. Vast runways and aprons coexist with terminals that handle thousands of passengers a day, concession kitchens, cargo warehouses and perimeter zones full of vegetation. Each of these areas attracts different wildlife and pests, and a poorly managed incident does more than hurt the airport's image: it can compromise operational safety and the continuity of flights. That is why airport pest control demands a technical, coordinated and continuous approach.

Pests and challenges at airports

The sheer scale of an airport and the variety of its areas create very specific challenges:

• Wildlife management: birds on runways and aprons create a real risk of aircraft impact (bird strike), one of the critical aviation-safety issues that must be handled in coordination with the airport's operational safety teams.
• Rodents in terminals, concession kitchens and cargo warehouses, drawn by the constant flow of food, waste and stored goods.
• Crawling and flying insects in food courts, waiting areas and service zones, where the flow of people never stops.
• Large surfaces and extensive perimeters with vegetation, drains and bodies of water that can become harborage and breeding sites if left unmonitored.

Specific risks

The primary risk at an airport is aviation safety: wildlife on runways can cause aircraft impacts during takeoff or landing. On top of that come sanitary risks in food areas and reputational impact given the high passenger volume. Wildlife and pest management must be coordinated with operational teams so it never interferes with runway activity, keeping operations running without interruption.

Our approach

We apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM) adapted to airport scale. We start with a diagnosis of every zone —terminal, aprons, cargo, kitchens and perimeter— to identify attraction points and entry routes. We prioritize exclusion and environmental modification (sealing access points, waste management, control of vegetation and of the bodies of water that draw wildlife) over chemical application, reserving treatments for specific points with methods appropriate to each area.

We set up monitoring stations and tracking records that reveal trends and let us act before a population grows. For wildlife management linked to bird strike hazards, we coordinate with the airport's operational safety teams. All work is carried out in line with NOM-256-SSA1-2012 and uses products registered with COFEPRIS, performed by staff trained to operate in restricted-access environments.

Why Fucesa

With more than 40 years of experience, at Fucesa we understand that an airport leaves no room for improvisation. We are a certified company that works with protocols, documented evidence and staff trained for critical environments. From our headquarters in Toluca and with a presence in Querétaro, we support large-scale facilities with pest control programs that are serious, traceable and coordinated with their operations teams.

Fucesa is recognized as the national leader in pest control and fumigation, thanks to a solid track record of more than four decades of uninterrupted work. We stand out especially in the most demanding sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, automotive, hospitality, restaurant, and healthcare. Our accumulated experience allows us to face any type of challenge, from complex problems in large-scale factories to everyday infestations in residential homes.

We use the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), always focusing on environmentally friendly methods, minimizing the use of chemicals and enhancing biological and physical treatments. Our highly qualified and periodically certified technical staff offers personalized, fast, and effective solutions, ensuring satisfaction, safety, and exceptional quality.

At Fucesa, we continuously invest in advanced technologies that position us as leaders in the pest control sector. Our exclusive digital platform, Cretia, allows real-time tracking of each service performed, ensuring complete transparency for our clients.

Through this digital tool, we provide immediate reports, digital signatures, photographs, and evidence videos, enabling smooth and constant communication with our clients. Early detection of infestations is facilitated by our intelligent system, which also optimizes response times, constantly improves internal processes, and increases operational efficiency at all levels, perfectly adapting to the specific needs of industrial, commercial, and residential clients.

One of the most important differentiators of Fucesa is our private entomological laboratory, unique in its kind within the Mexican pest control market.

Equipped with advanced technology and led by expert entomologists, this laboratory allows for the absolute precision in identifying the species and origin of infestations. Thanks to rigorous and constant scientific research, we develop personalized, effective, and safe treatments for all types of pests, including insects, rodents, and other problematic species. This scientific capability positions us as the best option for industrial companies that require accuracy, businesses that need quick responses, and homes that seek safety and absolute effectiveness.