Cruise Ship Pest Control Service Verification

Inspection template for verifying onboard pest control service visits, including treatment areas, pesticide application records, pest sighting log updates, VSP compliance status, and the next scheduled visit date.

Inspection Details

• Vessel name / ship identifier recorded
• Inspection date and time recorded
• Inspector / service provider name recorded
• Service location or deck area identified
• Reference work order or service ticket number recorded

Treatment Areas and Site Conditions

• All treatment areas inspected and documented
• Treatment areas accessible and free of obstructions
  Verify the service provider had access to the intended treatment locations and that clutter, stored materials, or locked barriers did not prevent effective service.
• Food, utensils, and exposed surfaces protected during treatment
  Confirm food-contact surfaces, utensils, and exposed food were protected, removed, or covered as required before pesticide application.
• Post-treatment ventilation or re-entry controls followed
  Verify any required ventilation, drying time, restricted access, or re-entry controls were observed after treatment.
• Visible pest activity observed during inspection
  Record any live or dead pests, droppings, harborage, webbing, gnaw marks, or other evidence of infestation observed during the visit.

Pesticide Application Record

• Pesticide product name recorded
• EPA registration number or equivalent product identifier recorded
• Application method documented
• Application quantity recorded
• PPE used by applicator was appropriate for the product label and task
  Confirm gloves, eye protection, respiratory protection, coveralls, or other PPE required by the label and ship procedures were used.

Pest Sighting Log and Corrective Actions

• Pest sighting log updated after service visit
  Verify the onboard pest sighting log was reviewed and updated with findings from this visit, including locations, species, and trend notes where applicable.
• New sightings or trends documented
• Corrective actions assigned for any deficiencies or non-conformances
  Document follow-up actions such as re-treatment, sanitation improvements, exclusion repairs, monitoring, or staff notification.
• Severity of any pest-related deficiency

Compliance Status and Follow-Up

• VSP compliance status assessed
  Record whether the vessel is in compliance with the applicable Vessel Sanitation Program expectations based on this visit.
• Next scheduled pest control visit date
• Responsible person for follow-up identified
• Service report reviewed and acknowledged by ship representative

Inspector Sign-Off

• Inspector signature
• Additional notes