Consolidated Standards for Inspection Food Distribution Centers

4.16 Wildlife Control
In addition to rodents, insects, and birds, other animals can become pests if left unmanaged.
Critical Requirements
4.16.1.1 Wildlife establishing habitat on the facility grounds or in the facility are removed in accordance with
regulations and local ordinances. Wildlife can include dogs, cats, or other domestic animals.
Minor Requirements
4.16.2.1 Wildlife control measures are considered, where appropriate. Optional devices include:
• Wire
• Netting
• Distracting devices
• Repellents
• Materials that prevent entry
4.17 Pest Habitat
Attractive habitat in or around a facility increases the chances of pest problems.
Critical Requirements
4.17.1.1 The facility addresses and eliminates any rodent burrows, rodent runs, and conditions that provide harborage
or may attract rodents or other pests to the facility or outside grounds.
4.17.1.2 Implementation of an effective pest management program is demonstrated through the lack of identifi ed
pest activity. Specifi cally, pest activity whose identifi cation and control is managed as part of the IPM
Program.
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