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Quick answer
A proper commercial pest control job should include: Site inspection & pest mapping, Gel and spray cockroach treatment, Rodent bait stations, Anti-termite treatment, Mosquito fogging for common areas, Service log for audits. It should also be backed by a written scope, safety gear appropriate to the risks involved, and a completion report with before/after photos. Use this checklist to hold any vendor, including us, to that standard.
Key takeaways
- Use a written checklist on every job, not a verbal agreement
- Ask for photos of each stage, not just a finished-site photo
- Match the crew's equipment to the list below before they start
- Sign off only after inspection, not before
- Keep the signed checklist and report for audits
- Treat missing safety gear as a reason to stop the job
Why a written checklist matters
A verbal "we'll clean it properly" promise is unenforceable. A written checklist turns commercial pest control into something you can inspect against, line by line, and hold the vendor to at handover.
Before the job
Confirm these points before the crew starts:
- Written scope and fixed quote covering every item below
- Crew size, supervisor name and expected timing
- Safety gear and equipment list matches the job's risks
- Water/power access arranged
- Area cleared and residents or staff informed
Equipment and materials to expect
These are the tools and materials a properly equipped crew brings to a commercial pest control job:
| Equipment / material | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
| Rope-access kits, harnesses and anchor points, or a BMU/boom lift for height work | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
| Pure-water fed-pole systems and squeegees for facade glass | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
| Rotary brushes/robots and vacuum extraction for duct interiors | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
| Hot-water extraction and ULV fogging machines for sanitization | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
| Diamond grinding and polishing pads for marble/granite floors | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
| Surface-appropriate chemicals (avoiding acid on stone, avoiding ammonia on certain ACP coatings) | Standard for this category of work — its absence is a red flag |
During the job
These steps should be completed, in order, on every commercial pest control visit:
- Site inspection & pest mapping
- Gel and spray cockroach treatment
- Rodent bait stations
- Anti-termite treatment
- Mosquito fogging for common areas
- Service log for audits
Safety checklist
Don't let work start if these aren't in place:
- Falls from height — mandatory harness, anchor-point inspection and a second person monitoring at all times
- Fire risk from grease residue in kitchen ducts if not fully degreased
- Dust and debris inhalation during post-construction cleaning — masks and ventilation required
- Chemical burns from strong degreasers or floor strippers without gloves
- Falling tools or debris onto pedestrians below facade work — the ground area must be barricaded
Good to know
Falls from height — mandatory harness, anchor-point inspection and a second person monitoring at all times
After the job
Before signing off:
- Walk through with the supervisor
- Check corners, high areas and hidden spots personally
- Collect before/after photos
- Get a completion report
- Agree on the next service date
Documentation to keep
Hold on to these for audits, AGMs or warranty disputes:
- Height-work safety/method statement and harness inspection log
- Before/after photos of the facade, duct interior or floor
- Chemicals used and surface-compatibility notes
- Completion/handover report
- Incident or near-miss log
Red flags that mean a vendor is cutting corners
Walk away, or stop the job, if you see any of these:
- Hiring crews without rope-access or height-safety training
- Using harsh chemicals that etch glass, stone or metal
- Skipping the site survey and getting surprise extra charges
- No insurance cover for work at height
- No before/after photos or completion report
- No method statement or risk assessment shared before height work begins
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Written and maintained by the Commercial Cleaning Mumbai team, based on hands-on commercial pest control jobs across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Panvel. We review this page whenever our process, pricing or guidance changes, and the "updated" date above always reflects the last review.