An effective pest control program includes: Exclusion of pests Removing food sources by good practices Controlling pests with

ith appropriate methods Specific procedures / records 1. Pest exclusion Keep doors closed / tight fitting Minimize gaps Use door seals / self closers Keep windows screened / closed Screen air inlets / exhaust openings Use air curtains / strip curtains Eliminate cracks / holes in walls (Small cracks harbor insects) 2. Good Housekeeping Garbage & spoiled product: clean up Garbage containers: clean and closed Building perimeter: remove vegetation / clean / slope away from building Process equipment: clean daily after use / clean under / take apart / vacuum electrical 3. Pest infestation checks Watch for droppings / tracks o Indicate type of pest present o May lead to entry points Watch for product or container damage o Indicate type of pests present Note presence of dead pests Baits are effective 4. Capture or destruction Traps work by: 1. Attracting the pest a. Attractants vary with pest (smell / curiosity) 2. Confine the pest a. Trip mechanisms / sticky pads 3. Kill the pest Baits Mechanical levers / electric current

 Rodent control Use of bait stations / traps Place traps inside production areas o Sticky pads for small rodents o Check & empty weekly (min.) Bait stations in non-food areas o Use approved baits only o Place in secured station (seal / lock / strap) Insect control Physical UV light attracts insects Mount at right height / location Charged electric grids kill insects Sticky pads hold insects after impact Chemical Handle pesticides with care Use only approved chemicals Dont contaminate food Use correct methods to target pests