Who should be notified of any signs of pest activity within the plant?

• A. The maintenance supervisor
• B. The quality manager or designated person responsible for pest control
• C. The plant manager
• D. HR manager

Answer: (B)

Pest sightings must be reported to the person responsible for pest control so action can be taken quickly and documented properly. In a GMP setting, there is a designated pest-control contact—often the quality manager or someone specifically appointed to manage pest control—whose role is to coordinate inspections, trapping, sanitation, and corrective actions, and to keep records of findings. This centralizes the response and ensures the pest-control program is followed, reducing the risk of contamination and helping maintain regulatory compliance. Other roles like maintenance, plant management, or HR may be involved for related issues, but they are not the primary recipient for pest-control notifications, so directing the report to the designated pest-control person keeps the process clear and efficient.