REHIS Food Hygiene Practice Test

Effective pest control is part of a waste-conscious approach to food safety because pests thrive where waste and food residues are present. If pest control is carried out well—regular monitoring, prompt treatment, and sealing entry points—it directly reduces pest activity and helps keep waste areas clean and unattractive to pests. Good waste management supports this by ensuring waste is stored in proper containers, removed promptly, and kept away from food prep and storage areas, so there are fewer opportunities for pests to feed or breed. In contrast, poor waste management, overloading with waste, and cleaning infrequently all create food sources and harborage for pests, making the situation worse and undermining any pest-control efforts.