Pest control

Remember: 70 per cent of good pest control is good housekeeping, 25 per cent is good repair of buildings and the remaining 5 per cent is the use of pesticides.

Common pest are rats, mice, cockroaches, flies and birds.
Pests carry disease, damage food and property.
Infestations in food rooms are against the law.
Employ a reputable pest control company belonging to the British Pest Control Association
No food handler should use pesticides
Report sightings or signs of pests to management immediately
Repair any holes or damage to the building before chemical treatment
Keep lids on bins
Ultra-violet fly traps will not work unless switched on and serviced regularly
Keep food at least 150 mm off the floor in store rooms
Throw out food damaged by pests
Regularly inspect all stock and storerooms
Deny water, warmth, food and a home to pests.
Keep doors and windows shut
Keep pets out of kitchens.
Do not use fly sprays in food rooms