United States Virgin Islands 
Department of Health 
Division of Environmental Health 
https://doh.vi.gov/programs/environmental-health 
KEEP YOUR KITCHEN A PEST-FREE     
ENVIRONMENT 
Waste Management  
Keep waste bins covered              
j      when not in use and       
jjjjjj ensure they are emptied 
regularly. 
Routine Cleaning  
Maintain a regular cleaning schedule        
j        to deny pests a source of     
j        food and water. Cleaning   
j        schedule should include: a  
j        complete list of items to        
j        clean (i.e. floors, walls,                   
j        ceilings, work surfaces, equipment,           
j        etc.) 
Seal Entrances  
Keep windows and doors      
closed. Look for and seal       
any holes, cracks or crevic-
es. Install screens on    j       
windows and doors. 
Store Food        
Correctly  
         In sealed containers at      
j        the proper temperature 
Control Flying Insects  
Use fly traps or electric                
insect trap. Dispose,       
replace, and clean traps    
regularly. 
Seek Help from 
a licensed pest               
j        management   d               
d       company.