New Pest Management Framework Trademarked for Operators
The PACCP-X system provides hospitality and food businesses with a standardized seven-point preventive pest control model.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Business — General
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Marlon Ferreira has secured UK trademark registration for the PACCP-X framework, a seven-point pest control system now expanding into the Maldives hospitality sector. The standardized model assists food and hotel operators in identifying root causes and strengthening preventive pest management.
Why it matters
The framework aims to reduce recurring infestation risks through predictive analytics and root cause analysis, helping operators move beyond reactive service models. By formalizing this system, developers are enabling licensed training and standardized reporting for international pest management providers.
The UK Intellectual Property Office granted trademark UK00004413460 for the seven-area PACCP-X framework. The system is currently utilized in sectors including food production in Sri Lanka and hospitality in the Maldives.
The players
Marlon Ferreira
The developer of the PACCP-X pest management framework who secured the system's trademark in the UK.
Sentario UK Ltd.
A pest management entity facilitating the expansion of the PACCP-X program into Maldives resorts.
The details
The PACCP-X framework functions by integrating pest intelligence, root cause analysis, and predictive analytics into facility management. Operators applying the system perform containment and control optimization through designated preventive points. The model currently supports digital monitoring and staff certification through a Level 1 assessment program.
Timeline
October 2026: The company will provide free point-based pest risk assessment reports for food businesses and hotels.
Market Landscape
The move toward standardized frameworks like PACCP-X follows the industry-wide shift toward digital monitoring and predictive analytics in commercial pest control. This framework formalizes the broader industry transition from reactive extermination to digitized, data-driven prevention.
Operators in hospitality and food services should review their current pest management contracts to determine if they incorporate digital monitoring or predictive root cause analysis. Those seeking more standardized compliance metrics should monitor upcoming licensing opportunities for third-party providers.
The takeaway
The formalization of the PACCP-X framework provides a standardized benchmark for facility hygiene that may influence future service contracts. Facilities managers should track the availability of October 2026 risk assessments to establish a baseline for their own preventive performance metrics.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by FT Sri Lanka.
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