Checklist before the audit: 5 correct locations for installing insect traps in the workplace (2026 version)
- Hygienic Automatic Device
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
Audit day is a make-or-break day for many factories and restaurants, from popular convenience stores and mall restaurants to food production plants, pharmaceutical factories, and even electronics factories. In every area, there's one thing that absolutely cannot be overlooked: a single flying insect in a controlled area. One escaped detection could mean a drop in international standards scores or immediate disqualification.
A common problem isn't the lack of insect traps, but rather the frequently asked question from business owners: "Where should I install insect traps to meet inspection requirements?" Today, Hygienic Corporation will guide you through 5 key strategic points for installing insect traps safely, eliminating pests, and ensuring a 100% pass rate audit.
5 strategic points for installing insect traps according to international standards.
Point 1: Main Entrances
The first line of defense is to install insect traps approximately 3-4 meters from the entrance. A key technique is to orient the light attracting the insects towards the building to trap them as soon as they fly in, preventing the light from escaping and attracting more insects from outside.
Point 2: Staff Changing Room (Antechambers / Gown Room)
This is a crucial screening point before employees enter the rigorous production line. Installing insect traps with special sticky adhesive sheets here will help prevent insects from clinging to employees' clothing, hats, or shoes before they enter the critical area.
Point 3: Raw Material Receiving Area (Loading Docks)
In logistics areas with frequent opening and closing of large doors, heavy-duty industrial insect traps should be installed parallel to the doors in a position that can effectively capture insects before they fly in.
Point 4: The optimal and most effective altitude.
Many people tend to install insect traps too high out of fear of them being in the way. However, according to the behavioral science of flies and most flying insects, the altitude at which they forage for food is approximately 1.8 - 2.2 meters from the ground. Installing them at this level allows the black light to attract insects most effectively, resulting in the highest trapping efficiency.
Point 5: Install at least 1.5 - 3 meters away from production areas or food zones.
This is crucial for your audit score! Insect traps must not be installed directly above the production line, food preparation cutting boards, or food display areas. There is a risk of insect dust or wings falling and contaminating the products. An auditor will immediately disqualify you under the Major Defect category if this is discovered.
Why do modern factories and restaurants only use "adhesive sheet systems"?
If you want to pass international standards such as HACCP or GMP, it is crucial not to use electric insect traps in production areas. The high-voltage electric shock will shatter insect carcasses, and wind can carry these fragments to contaminate food or electronic products.
Choosing Hygienic's glue board insect trap is the perfect solution because its internal components are designed for durability, and it uses a special sticky glue that firmly holds insect carcasses in place, concealing them from auditors and customers in the store, keeping everything neat and tidy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How often should the adhesive sheets in a glue-based insect trap be replaced?
A: Generally, it's recommended to replace the adhesive sheet every 1-3 months, or when the sheet is full of insects, to maintain maximum adhesion. It's also advisable to choose an adhesive sheet that is heat-resistant to the insect-attracting lamp to prevent the glue from melting.
Elevate the standards of cleanliness and hygiene in your organization today.
Choosing a glue-board insect trap that meets Thai Industrial Standards (TIS) is not just about passing an audit; it's about protecting your reputation and ensuring safety on your business's production line.
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