What must be ensured to reduce the risk of infestation?

• A. Deliveries are checked for pests
• B. Rubbish is collected every hour
• C. Premises and rubbish areas are kept in a clean and tidy condition
• D. Pests are allowed to move inside

Answer: (C)

Good housekeeping is crucial to reducing infestation risk. When premises and rubbish areas are kept clean and tidy, there are fewer food residues and hiding places for pests, making it harder for them to establish themselves and easier to notice any signs early. Regular cleaning, proper waste management, and keeping areas clear support effective pest control by removing attractants and improving the effectiveness of monitoring and other controls.

Checking deliveries for pests helps prevent new contamination, but it doesn’t address the ongoing cleanliness of the whole site. Collecting rubbish every hour isn’t a universal requirement and won’t by itself stop an infestation if other areas remain dirty. Allowing pests to move inside would increase risk rather than reduce it.