Pest Control Poor pest control costs Complaints lost

Pest Control Poor pest control costs: • Complaints & lost reputation • Infection • Contamination & damage to stock • Damage to building & equipment • Enforcement action (closure) • Poor staff retention

Pest Control Just what is a food pest? • Any creature that lives in or on food intended for human consumption that is a nuisance or contaminates food

Pest Control • The top 5 pests: Rodents (rats, mice) Insects (cockroaches, flies, ants) Product pests (weevil, beetle…) Birds (pigeons, gulls, sparrows…) Pets (cat, dog…)

Pest Control What are the signs of pest activity? What might contaminate food? What prevention controls can you apply? Rats Cockroaches Flies

Pest Control Contamination Signs Fur & hair Gnawing Holed packets Feathers Smear marks Droppings Eggs/ egg cases Stains Pest bodies Prints Body parts Noise Smell Prevention Proofing Contract Monitor Report it Treatment

Pest Control • Proof: – Fly screens, Covered & maintain drains – Block gaps (doors, walls, pipes, gutters) • Check: – Deliveries

Pest Control • Deny Warmth- Check warm isolated rooms (plant or boiler rooms) Shelter- Regular cleaning, clear storage, lighting, Food- Clean up food spillages, use pest proof containers. Moisture- Repair leaks, clean up spills

Pest Control • Use expert pest control contractor – But does not remove responsibility – Adequate number of pest controller visits – Act on pest controller advice – Monitor & report evidence/sightings – Do not disturb bait boxes – Maintain high cleaning standards

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