Pests in the Kitchen

Tip of the Week

We recommend you have a Pest control contract in place with regular visits.  

Here are our tips on daily managing of pest problems

Daily Pest Management –

  • Store all foods off the floor
  • Store any opened or fresh produce in plastic lidded containers.
  • At the end of every day, clean down all worksurfaces and sweep the floor thoroughly, paying attention to sweeping under equipment
  • Remove all rubbish from kitchen daily and place outside in lidded bins
  • Cover all equipment at the end of the night (open mixers, etc)
  • Cover any crockery and cutlery with cling film if left out overnight
  • Start each morning cleaning and sanitising all your worktops.
  • Record your pest management checks daily as evidence you are managing the problem
  • We recommend you have a Pest control contract in place with regular visits

Alert

To deter access for pests, fill holes in walls and ceilings, cover any open ventilation with a fine mesh and fit door brushes to bottom of any doors with gaps.

Weekly Food Fact

Did you know that mice prefer eating seeds to cheese. They love to nibble on bread and seeds but their favourite foods are peanut butter and sweet things