SafemethodPestcontrol-FoodStandardsAgency：安全的方法控制害虫的食品标准局.pdfVIP

Safe method: Pest control Effective pest control is essential to keep pests out of your premises and prevent them from spreading harmful bacteria. Safety point Why? How do you do this? Check your premises regularly for Pests carry harmful bacteria. When do you check for pests? signs of pests. One option is to employ a pest control contractor. See the ‘Suppliers and contractors’ safe method in the Management section. Check deliveries thoroughly for signs Pests could come into your How do you check deliveries? of pests. Do not accept a delivery if it premises in a delivery. shows signs of pests such as gnawed packaging or insects, e.g. beetles. Keep external areas tidy and free from Weeds and rubbish can attract How often do you check external areas? weeds. Make sure bins have close- pests and provide them with fitting lids and are easy to clean. food and shelter. Type of pest Signs of pests Rats and mice Small footprints in dust, droppings, holes in walls and doors, nests, gnawed goods or packaging, grease or smear marks, urine stains on food packaging Flies and flying insects Bodies of insects, live ins