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Food Safety Pest Management in Newcastle

Food businesses must take all practicable measures to prevent and eradicate pests under the Food Standards Code and NSW Food Act. Our food safety pest management programs keep your business compliant and audit-ready.

The Problem

Under the Food Standards Code (Standard 3.2.2) and NSW Food Act 2003, food businesses must take all practicable measures to prevent pests entering food premises and to eradicate and prevent the harbourage of pests. Failure can result in improvement notices, fines and closure.

Our Solution

We provide compliance-focused pest programs for food businesses — scheduled servicing, documented service records, bait station maps, trend analysis and corrective action records. Our documentation satisfies food safety auditors and council environmental health officers.

Key Benefits

Why choose this solution

Food Standards Code compliance
NSW Food Act compliance
Audit-ready documentation
Bait station maps and trend analysis
Corrective action records

FAQ

Food Safety Pest Management — your questions answered

What are the pest control requirements for food businesses?+

Under the Food Standards Code (Standard 3.2.2) and NSW Food Act, food businesses must take all practicable measures to prevent pests entering, and to eradicate and prevent the harbourage of pests. A documented pest program is essential for compliance.

Do you provide documentation for food safety auditors?+

Yes. Every scheduled visit includes full record-keeping and a detailed site attendance report with bait station maps and trend analysis — exactly what food safety auditors and council environmental health officers need to see.

How often should a food business be serviced?+

High-risk food businesses (restaurants, food manufacturing) should be serviced monthly. Lower-risk food retail can be serviced every 4–6 weeks. We recommend the right frequency after your site assessment.

Service Areas

Food Safety Pest Management in your area

Find this solution in your region or suburb. We service all of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley, Maitland and Port Stephens.

Service Coverage

Pest control service areas across Newcastle & the Hunter

Universal Pest Control services five core regions across NSW. Find your suburb below — each has its own dedicated local pest control page with tailored information and pricing.

Ready When You Are

Ready to solve your pest problem?

Call 02 4954 3838 or get a free quote — we'll help you find the right solution.