Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Inspection Checklist
This IPM inspection checklist ensures systematic pest prevention and control through integrated pest management principles, meeting FDA, USDA, and AIB standards.
- Industry: Food Manufacturing / Facilities
- Frequency: Weekly / Monthly
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Pest Control Technician / Facility Manager / Quality Assurance
- Total Items: 40
- Compliance: FDA FSMA, USDA Guidelines, AIB Standards, SQF Code, State Regulations
Exterior Inspection
Building exterior and grounds
- Exterior doors properly sealed (no gaps)
- Windows screened and intact
- Loading dock doors seal properly
- Roof drains clear, no standing water
- Dumpster area clean and lids closed
- Vegetation trimmed away from building
- Exterior lighting positioned to reduce insect attraction
- Bird activity noted
Interior Inspection
Interior facility conditions
- Floor/wall junctions sealed
- Pipe and wire penetrations sealed
- Floor drains clean and covered
- No moisture or condensation issues
- Food stored off floor and away from walls
- No food spills or residue
- Break rooms clean, no food debris
Monitoring Devices
Pest monitoring equipment check
- Number of insect light traps (ILTs)
- All ILTs functional
- ILT bulbs changed per schedule
- Number of glue boards/monitors
- All monitors checked and documented
- Number of exterior bait stations
- Bait stations secured and tamper-resistant
- Bait station map current
Pest Activity
Evidence of pest activity
- Rodent evidence observed (droppings, gnawing)
- Insect activity observed
- Flying insect activity noted
- Stored product pest evidence
- Live pest sightings
- Pest activity details (if any)
Corrective Actions & Sign-Off
Actions taken and recommendations
- Treatments applied
- Products/materials used
- Sanitation recommendations
- Exclusion recommendations
- Next scheduled service
- Technician Signature
- Facility Representative Signature
Initial Safety Assessment
Preliminary safety and compliance verification
- Work area safe and hazard-free?
- Required PPE available and in good condition?
- Emergency exits clear and marked?
- First aid supplies accessible?
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