Warehouses give pests lots of room to hide. Stacked boxes, quiet corners and loading bays that stay open all day are all an open door.
A simple checklist helps your team spot trouble early and protect your stock.
Outside the building
- Keep grass and bushes cut short near the walls.
- Place bins away from doors and keep lids closed.
- Check for gaps where pipes and cables enter the building.
Loading bays and doors
Loading bays are the main entry point for rats and birds. Keep doors closed when not in use and check door seals regularly.
Stock stacked right against the wall makes inspection impossible. Leave a gap so you can see and clean along it.
Inside the warehouse
- Store stock on pallets, off the floor and away from walls.
- Rotate stock so nothing sits untouched for months.
- Clean up spills and broken packaging quickly.
- Check quiet corners and high shelves for droppings or nests.
Quick tipPaint a white line along the base of the walls. It makes droppings and insects easy to spot during routine checks.
Working with a professional
A regular programme with a pest control provider gives you monitoring, treatment and records in one place, which helps with audits and keeps your stock safe.
