treatment and proofing recommendations which will give significant improvement to any pest problems. EXCLUSION of pests is the priority.IPM covers Inspection, Identification, Monitoring, Action and Evaluation.
Documentation left with client;
Survey Report including recommendations.
COSSH Assessment.
Risk Assessment.
Environmental Risk Assessment.
Product Safety Data Sheet.
Action Report Book: record of all calls made, work undertaken.
Floor plan showing problem areas, baits / traps placement and where proofing needs to be put into place.
Many pests live in unhealthy places where they pick up pathogenic bacteria on their bodies and legs. Some pests also have pathogenic bacteria living inside their bodies, which can spread to food through their droppings or saliva as they feed. Pests can also spread food borne diseases such as dysentery, weil's disease, E.coli, Salmonella to name a few.
Physical contamination can also be caused by pests in the following ways:
Droppings.
Eggs.
Fur.
Nest material.
Mites.
Parasites.
Moults (the outer shell).
Dead bodies.
Pests need to be controlled to prevent the spread of disease - rodents, flies, cockroaches and birds are all capable of spreading disease. Every year thousands of pounds of damage is caused to the structure and fabric of buildings by pests. Contamination of food by pests is the main reason for the destruction of large quantities of food products.
Pest infestations are a major reason for food businesses being closed and prosecuted
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