Pest control for schools in London

Inspection priorities

• Rodents attracted to food preparation and dining areas
• Cockroaches in kitchen and changing room areas
• Wasps nesting in school grounds during summer term
• Ants and fleas in classrooms and sports halls

Build a practical service specification

Map delivery points, food storage, waste areas, staff facilities and shared routes. Agree when monitoring can take place without disrupting operations and identify the person responsible for following up recommendations.

What to ask your contractor to provide

• A dated inspection report with findings and evidence.
• A site plan showing monitoring points where relevant.
• Treatment and safety instructions appropriate to the premises.
• Clear escalation contacts and an agreed response process.
• Written prevention recommendations, owners and review dates.

These apply to any commercial premises. For the legal duty that sits behind them, what an environmental health officer looks for on an unannounced visit, and how to specify scope, reporting and response before you compare prices, read the commercial pest control guide.

Relevant pest guides