food-safety audit scores are based on pest control. Whether pest control is handled in-house or outsourced, past results are no guarantee of future performance. Continuous improve-ment is the only way to prevent backsliding. With that in mind, here are 10 ways to improve performance and outcomes in food-plant pest control. 10 Ways to Upgrade the requirements for expert pest control. With pest management systems often accounting for a significant proportion of an external audit score, any pest infestation is likely to have adverse impact on your overall rating. Numerous incidents of food scares and animal diseases that make the news headlines have resulted in increased public 6.1 Pest Control 6.1.1 All pest control activities shall be performed by outside pest control agency. 6.1.2 Annual contract shall be done with outside pest control agency. 6.1.3 The pest control activity shall be performed on weekly basis. 6.1.4 Only contractor's trained person shall be allowed for conducting the pest control activity. Pest control is an important food safety measure for food businesses. Common pests such as rats, mice and cockroaches can carry bacteria and viruses that can contaminate food and food contact surfaces. Pest Control [Awareness Poster] is an invaluable tool to educate and remind staffs about the types of pests generally Use materials such as Velcro, tie wraps, double-sided tape, nails, screws, and putty to get control materials in their path. Use enough material. Full traps or empty bait stations can indicate an infestation which can out-breed the control program. If needed, use larger devices, install more devices, or service them more often. Manage the risks. the context of agricultural health and food safety and preservation of the Region's environment and natural bio-diversity. the Vision of the CgPC is for a Caribbean Region promoting the effective use of pesticides and toxic chemicals and minimizing risks to human health and the environment. in an effort to provide a harmonized approach to Clean away all rodent droppings, dead cockroaches and cockroach egg cases from the premises. 6. Carry out any maintenance to prevent pests access to your business. 7. Dispose of any food that may Managers can take several key steps to start off pest season on the right foot: Conduct regular inspections. One of the simplest steps to take is simply monitoring for signs of seasonal pests. Routinely inspect the inside and outside of the facility for signs of rodents, including urine, feces, gnaw marks and nests. In 2007, with oversight from the California Department of Food and Agriculture, produce industry representatives developed the Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for the Lettuce and Leafy Greens Supply Chain, known as the Metrics. These have led to significant uses of rodent control techniques including baits, traps, buffer strips and Animal units are required to develop pest control standard operating procedures specific to their pest control needs. A regularly scheduled and documented program of control and monitoring should be implemented (Guide, p.74). Facility managers or designee must coordinate pest control procedures with Facilities Here are 4 Steps for Effective Pest Prevention: 1. Close or seal any entry points. Rats are known to squeeze through holes, while mice can penetrate holes as tiny as a dime. Seal and block any such cracks an