ASC Pest Control

Quick one for anyone running a food premises.

R638 does not just say "deal with pests if they show up." It requires two specific things: your premises must be pest proof using the best available method, and you must have effective, ongoing measures in place to prevent and eliminate pests, not a once-off call-out.

An inspector will ask to see the proof: a current, documented pest control report from a registered pest control company.

If you do not have one on file right now, that is worth sorting out before someone else asks for it.

Ever wonder how weevils end up in packaged dry goods before anyone sees a single insect? Pests like the maize weevil and the Indian meal moth spend most of their early life hidden inside the product itself or in gaps around the storeroom. A technician walking past will not catch them until it is too late.

That is why a proper pest programme uses pheromone traps placed through the store and checked on a schedule, not just a once off spray. It turns "hope nothing shows up" into a trend you can act on early.

Question for anyone running a food or beverage plant: when was your dry store last checked with proper insect monitoring, not just a visual walkthrough?

The future of pest control is more than pest removal.

Modern pest management is increasingly about prevention, monitoring, documentation, analysis and continuous improvement.

That is why ASC Pest Control developed MY ASC Pest Control Hub, bringing together pest monitoring, field operations, reporting, compliance information, scheduling and other operational processes in one digital environment.

The objective? Smarter Pest Management. Better Visibility. Audit-Ready Records.

How is your business currently managing pest-control records: paper, spreadsheets or a digital platform?

Explore the Hub: https://ascpestcontrol.co.za/

PEST CONTROL KNOWLEDGE CHECK

You don't always have to see a pest to know there could be a pest problem.

Early warning signs can include:

🐀 Droppings or tracks
📦 Damaged packaging
🪳 Insects or insect evidence
🚪 Gaps and potential entry points

Which one would you check FIRST when inspecting a facility?

👇 COMMENT YOUR ANSWER:

A. Droppings or tracks
B. Damaged packaging
C. Insects or insect evidence
D. Entry points / gaps

And tell us why you chose your answer! 💬

𝗙𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝟮𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬 moved to Version 7 in May 2026, and your pest control file is part of what gets audited.

Here is why that matters for pest control. Pest management is a prerequisite programme, and Version 7 adopts the revised ISO 22002 prerequisite standards. 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝟮𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟮-𝟭:𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 replaced the 2009 specification that a great many pest files were originally built around.

The dates are fixed. Version 6 audits may only be delivered until 30 April 2027. Upgrade audits run from 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2028.

That is enough time to fix a pest file properly. It is not enough time to leave it.

If nobody has opened your pest documentation since the day it was set up, that is where your gap will be.

Which version is your site certified to right now? Tell us below and we will point you at the right checklist.

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀.

A mouse dropping near a pallet won't fail an FSSC 22000 or BRCGS audit on its own.

What fails it is having no record that anyone caught it before it got there, no trend showing it coming, and no proof anything was done about it.

We broke down exactly what auditors check in a pest control programme, and why "we sprayed it" is never the full answer.

Why Is a Pest Sighting an Audit Finding, Not Just a Pest Problem? | ASC A pest sighting fails an audit when there is no trend evidence behind it. What FSSC 22000, BRCGS and ISO/TS 22002-1 auditors actually check, explained.

ASC Pest Control is proud to hold an active SAPCA membership, with registration covering Structural Pest Control – Commercial and Domestic.

For our clients, this means working with a pest control provider focused on professional standards, compliance and accountable service.

Whether you operate a food manufacturing facility, warehouse, commercial site or residential property, choosing the right pest control partner matters.

Smarter Pest Solutions. Safer Environments.

Is your pest control programme based on the actual risks at your site?

Effective pest management starts with understanding the facility, the surrounding environment and the specific pest risks that could affect your operation.

A proper site-specific pest risk assessment helps determine the right station density, monitoring methods and service frequency for your facility. It should also be reviewed when there are significant building or process changes, or when a major pest issue occurs.

At ASC Pest Control, we help food manufacturers and commercial facilities take a proactive approach to pest management through structured risk assessments, targeted controls and ongoing monitoring.

Our assessments consider risks such as:

• Surrounding food or agricultural premises
• Open land, vegetation and water sources
• Waste and refuse areas
• Incoming raw materials and packaging
• Loading bays and dock areas
• Roof voids, ceilings and service ducts
• Rodents, crawling insects, flying insects, stored product insects and birds

Identify the risk. Implement the right controls. Stay ahead of pest activity.

Download and use our Pest Control Risk Assessment resource, or contact ASC Pest Control for professional assistance with your site's pest management programme.

Pests can put your products, people, reputation and food safety compliance at risk. A proactive Integrated Pest Management programme helps you identify and control risks before they become bigger problems.

ASC Pest Control provides:

✅ Rodent Control
✅ Insect Control
✅ Bird Control
✅ Audit Support
✅ Detailed Digital Reporting

Experienced. Compliant. Reliable.

Protect your facility, your products and your reputation with professional pest management.

📅 Book a site inspection today
🌐 www.ascpestcontrol.co.za
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