Warehouse Rodent Management Checklist

Building perimeter: Maintain a 3-meter clear zone around the warehouse — no weeds, no debris, no standing water — eliminate rodent cover and drinking sources

Exterior wall sealing: Inspect all exterior wall cracks and utility penetrations — stuff with steel wool then seal with caulk; rodents cannot chew through steel wool but can chew through expanding foam alone

Loading docks: Ensure dock leveler seals and strip curtains are intact with no gaps when trucks are docked — the loading area is the number one rodent entry route into the warehouse

Goods storage: Store all goods at least 30cm off the floor (use pallets or racking) and at least 50cm from walls — leave inspection and cleaning access aisles

Inventory management: Prioritize cardboard-boxed goods for use or transfer to plastic pallets — cardboard equals rodent nesting material plus cockroach food

Bait stations: Place tamper-resistant rodent bait stations every 15-20 meters along exterior walls; number each station and log bait consumption at every inspection — maintain a site plan map

Interior monitoring: Place glue boards or snap traps every 10-15 meters along interior wall edges; inspect monthly and log results — adjust layout based on capture trends

Sanitation: Sweep warehouse floors daily; clean up any spilled goods immediately — especially grain, feed, and food-grade products; spills attract rodents within hours

Documentation: Maintain a rodent monitoring log — record bait consumption, capture count, dropping locations, gnaw mark findings, and follow-up actions for every inspection

Quarterly assessment: Generate a rodent activity heat map each quarter based on monitoring data; identify high-risk zones; adjust bait station layout and inspection frequency accordingly