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There is an effective written pest control program for the premises and equipment that
includes:

 The name of the person at the manufacturer assigned responsibility for pest
control.
 Where applicable, the name of the pest control company or the name of the
person contracted for the pest control program.
 Outline how pests are controlled in the establishment.
 The list of chemicals used, the concentration in accordance with label
instructions, the location where applied, method and frequency of application.
 A map of pest control devices which are monitored to ensure that the needs of the
establishment are met.

Standard - describes pest control program including controls for rodents, insects, birds,
pets etc. Criteria must describe how monitoring is conducted by the establishment or
outside contractor. Also includes applicable pest control devices and their locations (e.g.
maps) and chemical application, if applicable.

Frequency:
All exterior and interior traps and fly lights are verified once a month by an outside
contractor. QA Technician checks interior traps and fly lights every other week.

Persons Responsible:
Green Valley Pest Control Qualified Technician (every two weeks)

QA Technician (every other week)

Monitoring Procedure:
1. Pest control contractor inspects both exterior and interior premises for evidence of
pests. Catch-all Traps are checked for pests. Green Valley Pest Control Qualified
Technician and QA Technician shall check date and sign off on labels inside all traps.
Bait station and trap location map and Copy of Applicators Certificate is
provided.

The Green Valley Pest Control Program includes the following:

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 The name of the person assigned responsibility for pest control: QA Manager

 The name of the pest control company contracted for the pest control program: Green
Valley Pest Control

 List of chemicals used, the concentration in accordance with label instructions,

location where applied, method and frequency of application: Bromone or Ratak

 A map indicating the location of pest control devices: (see Green Valley Pest
Control Program).

2. The following are company standards for catch-all traps, bait stations and electric
flying insect eradicators:

*NO POISONOUS BAITS ARE TO BE USED IN THE INSIDE PREMISES OF THE

BUILDING.*

Inside of the buildings

Rodent control:
a. Rodents are controlled by catch-all traps. Interior mechanical traps shall
be positioned at 6.5 – 13.0 meter / 20 – 40 feet intervals along the interior
perimeter of the building, especially near entrance leading to the building
exterior
b. Traps are inspected every week, unless a need for increased inspections
occurs. There are X traps in the plant (this could be increased).
c. When emptying traps, take small garbage can and dispose of mice directly
into the outside dumpster. Traps are scraped and cleaned periodically.
Traps should be inspected and tested to ensure they are functioning
properly. If they have been used, rewind them- but not too much, as this
will damage them.
d. While doing the inspection, check to ensure the 18-inch border next to the
wall is clear of material. If not, remove material to maintain.
Fly control:
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a. Insects controlled by electric flying insect eradicators. All lights remain

on 24 hours a day. Catch trays should be emptied under electrostatic units
weekly while sticky pads should be monitored and replaced when needed.

Outside perimeter of the building

a. Rodent control procedure: All exterior bait stations contain poison. Bait stations should
be secured to the cement block to prevent them from blowing away. Bait stations are to
be placed tight to wall with opening parallel and nearest to wall. Only registered
poisonous bait may be used and only on exterior premises of the building. Bait stations
should be inspected every two weeks, unless a need for increased inspections occurs.
When inspecting bait stations, take a small garbage can to dispose of old empty packages
immediately. Then dump directly into outside dumpster. All half full, or less than half
full, packages should be disposed of and restocked with new packages. Be careful when
removing the top as not to detach it from the cement block. Also, when putting the top
on, make sure it is secured down. Always monitor that the 18-inch path is maintained.

b. Bird control: Monitor the activities of birds; any bird activity is prohibited near and
around any food, containers, and process areas.

3. Pest control contractor records all findings on Contractors’ Report. QA Technician

records all findings of interior traps in Pest Control Log.

4. Rodent Activity Limits:

- Interior mechanical traps shall all be free of rodent.
- Fly lights and pheromone traps shall all have less than 1 moth per trap.
- Exterior bait stations shall not all simultaneously be free of bait and the
deceased rodent count for the exterior premise shall not exceed 3
simultaneously.

5. Pest Control Devices Servicing Procedure:

- Green Valley Pest Control Technician shall re-set the mechanical trap, change
glue boards in the fly lights, change pheromone traps and re-bait exterior bait
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station as needed. All activities shall be documented in the “Service Report”

and “Rodent Control Report” kept in the Green Valley Pest Control binder.
- Quality Assurance Coordinator, an assigned QA Technician, Maintenance
Supervisor or an assigned maintenance technician shall re-set the mechanical
trap only. The re-baiting of exterior bait station and changing of glue boards,
pheromone traps shall not be engaged due to licensing restrictions.

Corrective Action:

1. The QA Manager will change companies if the program is not effective.

2. Pest control Technician will

 increase the rate of monitoring if there is evidence of activity

 add additional catchalls or bait stations if required
 replace broken of lost catchalls or bait stations

3. QA Technician and/or Pest control Technician will record the description of

deviation, the cause of the problem, and the corrective action taken for the affected
product with the date of action on Pest Control Log.

4. If there is presence of rodent activity, QA will immediately call Green Valley Pest
Control and determine next course of action.

5. QA Department will retrain employees found not following the procedures in this
SOP.

Verification:

The QA Manager will initial and date completed Contractors’ Report and sign off twice
monthly to verify completion of work. Once a month the QA Manager will accompany
Pest Control Technician to ensure the work is done.
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Records:
Green Valley Pest control program
Pest Control Log
Contractors Report
Annual Verification of Certificates

SOP For Pest & Rodent Control

Objective :-
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To lay out the procedure of the Pest & Rodent control in the manufacturing Plant.

Scope :-
The SOP is applicable for Pest & Rodent control in the manufacturing Plant.

Responsibility :-
Housekeeping department officer/Executives shall be Responsible for effective
application OF SOP For Pest & Rodent Control.

Procedure :-
 All Pest control activity shall be done by outside pest control agency.
 Annual contract shall be done with outside pest control agency.
 The pest control activity shall be performed on weekly basis.
 The name of the pest control company or the name of the person
contracted for the pest control program shall be mentioned on agreement.
 Agreement of pest control activity shall be done for yearly/two yearly or as
per need basis.
 Outline of Pest control shall established.
 The list of chemicals used, the concentration in accordance with label
instructions, the location where applied, method and frequency of application
shall be mentioned in Agreement.
 A map of pest control devices which are monitored to ensure that the
needs of the establishment are met shall be done.
 Describes pest control program including controls for rodents, insects,
birds, pets etc. Criteria shall be describe how monitoring is conducted by the
establishment or outside contractor. Also includes applicable pest control devices
and their locations (e.g. maps) and chemical application.
 The person who shall be involved in pest & rodent control activity, shall be
trained and must wear proper gown, nose mask, hand gloves & shoe cover.
 Storage of pesticide shall not be permitted in manufacturing premises.
 Only emulsifiable concentrate grade pesticides with known antidote shall
be allows to use as per instructions mentioned in Agreement.
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 Pest control activity shall be done in the presence of admin department

personnel.

Rodent control:-
1. The “Glue Pad” shall be placed inside the Roda box for controlling the
rodents by the contractor’s trained personnel fortnightly and record shall be
maintained.
2. Roda Boxes shall be inspected every week, unless a need for increased
inspections occurs. There are X traps in the plant (this could be increased).
3. In house inspection of Roda boxes shall be done by housekeeping
personnel.
4. While doing the inspection, check to ensure the 18-inch border next to the
wall is clear of material. If not, remove material to maintain.
5. Rodent shall bury and records shall be maintain.

Insect control:-
1. For controlling the insects, Insectocutor shall be placed at each entry point
and wherever necessary.
2. Insects controlled by electric flying insect eradicators. All lights shall be
remain on 24 hours a day.
3. Catch trays shall be emptied under electrostatic units weekly while sticky
pads should be monitored and replaced when needed.
4. The numbers of insect and their type shall be count daily and their record
shall be maintain.
5. Insectocutor try shall clean on daily basis and the killed insect shall bury &
record shall maintain accordingly.

Safety Precautions :-
 The insecticides/ Pesticides used are highly toxic and so avoid contact
with skin and eyes.
 Inhalation should be avoided during spraying.
 Oral ingestion to be avoided.
 In case of poisoning antidotes shall be available in manufacturing plant.
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Annexure:-
 Pest Control Record
 Rodent box inspection record
 Chemicals to be used for pest & rodent control
 Insectocutor log record
 List of Insectocutors

Pest and Rodent Control

Purpose : To provide a written procedure for Pest and Rodent control.

2.0 Objective : To Provide Documented Procedure for Pest and Rodent control.

3.0 Scope : This procedure is applicable to Control of Pest and Rodents in the plant.

4.0 Responsibility :
 Primary: Officer – House keeping supervisor
 Secondary: Officer – QA / Officer-Store
.
5.0 Procedure :
 House Pest Management:
 This treatment is for the management of cockroaches and other pests such as silver fish, red and
black ants.
 This treatment mainly comprise of a through insecticidal spray in all the nooks and corners of the
entire premises and other vulnerable places harboring cockroaches and other insects.
 The treatment is based on the use of gel bait i.e. Goliath Gel and water based Deltamethrin,
Cyfluthrin done by authorized PCA person only.
 Rodent Control:
 This treatment is for the management of rodent’s i.e. rats, mice, etc in the Plant ground floor, First
floor and in Quality control department.
Roda boxes are kept around the periphery of the main building and utility block with bromodioline
0.005% as bait. Our policy is to carry out cleaning after the end of each process, so that the
equipment is clean and ready for the next use.
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 Roda boxes should not be used inside the building. Rodent bait is used only on the exteriors of
buildings and that in PCA’s tamper proof bait stations units.
 For indoor control of rats and mice, Gum Glue board traps are used.
 No food or poison baits are used and the catch can be disposed off without the dead mouse or rat
causing odor / contamination problems from in accessible production areas.
 The placement of the glue boards will be along the walls in all areas close to doors and other
openings into an area.

 Intelligent Fly Management:

 This treatment is for the management of flies i.e. house flies, flesh flies and gnat house flies.
 Space sprays i.e. beta -Cyfluthrin as water base will be applied outdoors with a help of 5 liter
capacity hand compression sprayer.
 Insect light traps are installed inside the premises depending upon the requirement.
 Barrier Treatment:
 This treatment is intended for crawling pests such as ants (red & black), millipedes, centipedes
which come crawling from outside the premises.
 Prophylactic treatment is recommended and only for external periphery of all premises at each
location.
 The through runoff spray of 10% cyfluthrin will cover a band of 2 meters i.e. one meter wide floor
and one meter high wall sides done by PCI persons only.
Notes:
 Allow only the authorized person to carry out pest control activity recommended by Pest Control
Agency.
 While involving in spraying activity wear nose mask and surgical hand gloves to avoid
contamination and inhalation.

6.0 Reference Document : Not applicable

7.0 Abbreviations :
 PCA: Pest Control Agency
8.0 Copies to Distribution Sites :
 QA
 House Keeping