Pest Control Activities
| Activity
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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
Note: Fly Killer will be kept turned on at all times and will be sited away from equipment and food contact surfaces
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Weekly check, cleaning as required
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| Visual check for insects in production space
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- As part of normal activity, keep an active look out for any sign of pests / insects.
- Record any findings.
Corrective actions:
- Seek source or insect entry / nest / reproduction location.
- Remove an food source for insects.
- Consider contacting Pest Controller
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Daily / Constantly
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| Visual check for insects in Cube
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- During any entry to the Cube, keep an active look out for any sign of pests / insects.
- Record any findings.
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Daily / at every entry
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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
- The premises 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 in this manual)
- Any waste should be placed in bins and removed frequently from the production area (refer to Waste Control in this manual)
- Vegetation around the outside of the premises should be kept to a minimum
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On going
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