Wineries aren't just about producing great wine—they’re about creating memorable experiences. That means your tasting room, event space, vineyard grounds, and production facilities need to be not only spotless, but also free of pest-related health and safety risks. Clark Pest Control works closely with wineries to implement non-invasive, audit-ready pest management plans that help you stay compliant with food safety standards and prepared for third-party inspections. From vineyard events to private dinners and seasonal festivals, we help you maintain clean, welcoming, and pest-free environments all year long. Our Winery-Focused Pest Control Approach Includes: Targeted pest management for common winery threats, including rodents, ants, flies, and occasional invaders Preventive maintenance to stop pests before they become a problem—like removing entry points and improving sanitation practices Audit prep and reporting tailored to the wine

Whether you’re hosting guests in your tasting room, coordinating vineyard events, or welcoming visitors to your wine country retreat, first impressions matter—and pests can ruin them instantly. Wineries often double as hospitality venues, and that unique combination brings both beauty and challenges. High foot traffic, food and beverage service, and open-air spaces create ideal conditions for pests to thrive. At Clark Pest Control, we understand the specific pest pressures wineries face. Since 1950, we've partnered with hospitality-driven businesses to ensure their guests stay delighted—and pests stay out. Common Pest Challenges in Winery Hospitality Spaces: Flies and gnats in tasting rooms and outdoor patios Rodents nesting in storage areas or near food service zones Ants and crawling insects drawn to wine production waste or sugary spills Wasps around event areas and patios during warmer months Mosquitos around the winery property during the warmer, more hi

 MACERATION & EXTRACTION       BioSelect® Noir                  • Increase color extraction and improve color stability in premium red wines                • Release anthocyanins, tannins, and polysaccharides early in maceration  Edge of the Lake Vineyard Testimonial      BioSelect® Blanc                 • Purified to control cinnamoyl esterase activity and preserve delicate aromas in white wines                • Increase varietal intensity through the selective release of flavor and aroma compounds from                  grape skin      PEKTOZYME™ Mash                 • Increase yields and extraction of a

New Article: Winemaking Enzymes 101 What they do, how they work, and how they're all different We wrote this article for the 2024 Winemaking Handbook and we lovingly refer to it as "everything you wanted to know about enzymes but were too afraid to ask." There are a lot of enzymes available and this article provides some foundational knowledge for understanding why certain enzymes work better for certain applications. What can enzymes do? In winemaking, the main function of enological enzymes is to break down pectins and release trapped compounds. This means that enzymes can: INCREASE YIELDS WHEN PRESSING INCREASE EXTRACTION OF COLOR, AROMA, AND TEXTURE COMPOUNDS IMPROVE CLARIFICATION AND FILTRATION ENHANCE VARIETAL AROMAS Read the Full Article New Enzymes RAPIDASE EXTRA PRESS™ is a pectinase enzyme that enhances juice yields and aroma extraction through softer, shorter pressing cycles, reducing oxidative damage risk and improving post-press clarifi

PEKTOZYME Mash is a robust pectinase preparation for the maceration of grapes in the production of popular red, white, or rosé premium wine and other fruits in the production of fruit wines. Increase yields and extraction of anthocyanins, tannins, and aroma compounds. Higher free run yields with improved press efficiencies. Preserve aroma and quality. PEKTOZYME Clear is a concentrated pectinase for depectinization and clarification of popular premium red, white, rosé, or fruit wines. Achieve complete depectinization and fast clarification for easier processing. Excellent choice for flotation applications. Also offered as PEKTOZYME Clear KPO, for use in Kosher for Passover processing. Available in 20 KG Pails 

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Enological enzymes have proven their worth in wineries by helping produce wine with enhanced varietal aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and color. Gusmer offers both micro-granulate and liquid enological enzymes in purified formulations for any winemaking regime. BioSelect Granular Pectinases & PEKTOZYME Liquid Pectinases    Extraction           BioSelect Blanc     Premium white wines   • Increase free run yields with reduced skin contact time • Low cinnamoyl esterase activity for fresh and fruity wines     BioSelect Noir     Premium red wines • Liberate polysaccharides, tannins and anthocyanins early in the   maceration period to help increase color extraction and improve   color stability in red wines       PEKTOZYME Mash     Popular premium white, rosé,     and red wines • Increase yields and extraction of anthocyanins, tannins, an