Pest Control Activities
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Details of activity
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Frequency
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| Pest Proofing of the premises
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Weekly walk round of premises and check visually : -
- Wire mesh screens
- Air vents
- External doors and windows
- Drain covers
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Weekly
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| Check & Empty Fly Killer
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- Turn off Fly Killer at mains socket
- Put on single use gloves
- Collect waste bag
- Remove front grill from Fly Killer
- Remove & empty tray from bottom of Fly Killer into waste bag
- Use cloth and isopropyl alcohol to clean wires and internal parts
- Close Fly Killer
- Use dustpan & brush to collect any insects from the floor
- Turn on Fly Killer
- Log activity online
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Weekly or as required
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| Visual check for insects in production space
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Daily
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| Visual check for insects in Cube
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Daily
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| Good Housekeeping
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- Inspect stock on delivery to make sure that there are no visible signs of damage by pests
- Premises and refuse stores must be managed in such a way as to enable them to be kept clean, and protected against access by pests (refer to Waste Control and Maintenance House Rules in this manual)
- Foods which are awaiting preparation or are being defrosted or are cooling should remain covered
- Food waste should be placed in containers with suitably fitted lids and removed frequently from food handling areas where it is produced (refer to Waste Control House Rules in this manual)
- Food should be stored off the floor and away from walls
- Food should, where possible, be stored in rodent-proof containers
- Vegetation around the outside of the premises should be kept to a minimum
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| Monitoring / checking and any other appropriate records
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