Pest Control for Warehouses

Use this Warehouse Pest Control Checklist to inspect for pests and rodents, maintain traps, and ensure preventive measures are in place to protect goods.

Pest Control for Warehouses



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Section 1 of 3 · 5 questions

Rodent Activity

  1. Are all countertops and floors free of rodent droppings?

  2. Are cabinets, doors and walls free of animal hair?

  3. Is there any movement, gnawing or squeaking sounds coming from the ceilings, walls or cupboards?

  4. Is any debris such as cardboard, rags, straw or paper that rodents could use to make nests lying around?

  5. Have any gnawing marks been noticed on food containers, wood, conduits, soap, soft metals or cables?

Section 2 of 3 · 6 questions

Insect Activity

  1. Have any insects been trapped in the sticky traps placed around the property?

  2. Is there any evidence of debris or damage that points towards the presence of insects?

  3. Have any body parts of insects (shed exoskeleton or wings) been found on the premises?

  4. Is there any musty smell?

  5. Are there any insect droppings?

  6. Have any remains of dead cockroaches or other dead insects been found?

Section 3 of 3 · 20 questions

Warehouses

  1. Are all gaps, cracks and holes where pests could sneak in sealed effectively?

  2. Are employees trained to keep track of any pest activity?

  3. Are floor drains cleaned regularly?

  4. Is the garbage cleared every day?

  5. Are garbage bins cleaned regularly?

  6. Are dumpsters covered when not in use?

  7. Are dumpsters placed away from the entrances and exits?

  8. Are dumpsters lined with bags and all trash bagged before being binned?

  9. FOOD HANDLING FACILITIES

  10. Are janitorial staff trained to clean appropriately to prevent activity from pests?

  11. Are the facilities cleaned and inspected as per daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checklists?

  12. Are gaps underneath the openings of doors covered appropriately with door sweeps or weatherstrips, etc.?

  13. Is there enough ventilation especially for hot days or places where you cook?

  14. Are the gaps around piping, cabling or other penetrations sealed appropriately?

  15. Is vegetation trimmed so that it is not too close to the building?

  16. Is the property including the roof, free of standing water?

  17. Are any missing or damaged screens repaired or replaced?

  18. Are any damaged gutter downspouts repaired and cleaned?

  19. Are all incoming packages inspected for evidence of any pest activity?

  20. Are food storage areas deep cleaned at least once a month?

Checklist by GoAudits. This checklist is an example: we do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. Seek professional advice to adapt it to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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