Pest Management Standards For Food Plants - National Pest ...

SECTION 2: PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN
2.1 Rodent Program-Exterior Property
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Prior to developing a rodent management program at each plant site, a thorough
inspection must be made of the entire property. The property should be inspected and
the following observations at a minimum must be identified and documented using a
diagram and/or notes:
• Areas of rodent infestation based upon sightings, harborages, or other evidence
including all areas of the building including roofs
• Areas conducive to infestation of the property such as cluttered areas, open trash,
standing water, potential or confirmed burrowing areas
• Dumpsters which are not on rigid cleanable areas such as concrete pads
• Open doors or gaps in building areas which could permit rodent entry
• Clutter or debris underneath load levelers
• Dock areas that have clutter or debris
• Off loading areas with clutter or debris
• Tall grass and vegetation on property, sidings, and adjacent to buildings
• Perimeter areas of buildings having less than 24” of clearance and areas not having
gravel or other material which will reduce chances of rodent activity
• Neighboring properties which may have conditions leading to infestation
A summary of infestation observations and potential infestation must be documented and
presented to the pest management contact of the plant.
2.2 Rodent Management Plan-Interior
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All areas of the plant interior shall be surveyed for rodents and conditions which may lead
to rodent infestation. These areas shall include but are not limited to:
• Pallet storage
• Warehouse
• Incoming raw materials
• Packaging storage
• Processing
• Finished goods storage
• Returned goods area
• Waste disposal
• Workshop
• Sanitation area
• Offices areas
• Other areas
Any rodent management devices shall be mapped and recorded.
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