Sanitation and Housekeeping
Pest control doesn’t take the place of good sanitation. The cleaner your premise is, the easier it will be for you to control pests.

DO
• Store all food and supplies at least 15 cm (six inches) of the floor so you can watch for signs of pests.
• Keep grains and open bulk food products in sealed metal or heavy plastic containers.
• Keep break rooms, washrooms and locker rooms clean and dry.

DON’T
• Don’t accept any shipment that shows signs of pests, like gnawing or feces.
• Don’t keep cardboard packaging around. It can carry cockroach eggs.
• Don’t let spilled food attract pests. Clean up any spills right away.
• Don’t leave garbage where it will attract pests. Store it properly.

YorkSafe Food Handler’s Guide, 2019