1
Check
Check
every day
- Look for droppings and gnawed packaging
- Look for insects, eggs and nests
- Refuse deliveries with signs of pests
Why? If you find pests early, you can stop them spreading.
Pest control
Keeping pests out
Rats, mice and insects carry germs. Stop them getting in.
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2
Seal gaps
Keep
them out
- Keep the building in good repair
- Repair holes in walls and doors
- Keep outside areas tidy and free of weeds
Why? Pests get in through small gaps and stay where there is food.
3
Clean up
No food
left out
- Use bins with close-fitting lids
- Clean and disinfect bins often
- Leave no food or dirty plates out at night
Why? Food and dirt attract pests.
4
Take action
Call pest
control
- Call pest control at once
- Throw away food that pests may have touched
- Clean, disinfect and dry what they touched
Why? Pests on food or surfaces can make people ill.
Poison
Keep pest bait away from food.Never let bait or sprays touch food, packaging, equipment or surfaces.
Records
Write it down.Write what you found and what you did. Keep the contractor's details.