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Guides written by Shield’s technicians and field biologists for the people responsible for pest control on site. Browse everything in the resource library, or search and filter by topic.

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Auditor inspecting a commercial pest control folder on site, bpca compliance standards, bs en 16636 certification, what bs en 16636 means for your pest contractor

BPCA Compliance Standards and BS EN 16636

Learn how BPCA compliance standards and BS EN 16636 certification prove pest contractor competence during third-party food safety audits.
19 October 2026
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ISO 22000 Pest Control Requirements Explained

Learn iso 22000 pest control requirements and how iso 22002 prerequisite programmes structure site duties, clause 7 compliance, and audit records.
14 October 2026
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AIB Pest Control Standards and Scoring Explained

Learn aib pest control standards and aib international ipm scoring. See how inspectors score sites and where UK facilities lose points.
14 October 2026
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Red Tractor Pest Control Standards for Farms

Meet Red Tractor pest control standards on your holding and protect assured status with audit-ready farm pest control records.
14 October 2026
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SALSA Pest Control Requirements for Food Producers

Meet SALSA pest control requirements under SALSA Issue 7 pest control rules with signed site plans, qualified contractors, and robust trend analysis.
14 October 2026
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Pest Control Risk Assessment Template Guide

A pest control risk assessment template only works as a site specific risk assessment. Learn what UK auditors expect to see documented.
29 September 2026
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Pest Control Audit Report: What It Must Contain

Read our guide to the pest control audit report, covering grading, pest audit documentation, and key records for UK food safety audits.
24 September 2026
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Pest Control Audit Checklist for UK Food Sites

Auditors scrutinise the pest control file as closely as the production line. Work through what a UK food site must be able to evidence on the day, from proofing and contractor records to monitoring data and closed-out corrective actions.
24 September 2026
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How Digital Pest Reporting Supports BRCGS Audits

Most pest control findings at a BRCGS audit are not caused by pests. They are caused by a file that has drifted away from the site it describes: a plan that no…
23 September 2026
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pest management audit services

Understanding Pest Management Compliance Requirements

In the United Kingdom’s food and hospitality sectors, maintaining rigorous pest control standards is not merely a choice but a legal requirement. Professional pest management audit services play a crucial role in…
29 December 2024
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