1What are 4 ways pests contaminate food?
droppings
urine
hair
disease transmission
2Should you react to or prevent pest contamination
A managers job is to prevent
3Define Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
a systematic, preventive approach to pest control
4What are the 3 Core Rules of IPM
1. Deny pests access
2. Deny pests food, water, shelter
3. Work with a licensed pest control operator
5What should a manager do if you see a pest?
Call the professionals
(it is WRONG to say grab chemicals)
6If a manager wants to DENY pest ACCESS, the 4 places in facility to check where pests often enter are
1. gaps under doors
2. cracks in walls
3. open windows
4. floor drains
7If a manager wants to PREVENT pests, the following 5 things should be used
1. self-closing doors
2. door sweeps
3. screens on windows
4. seal cracks/holes
5. air curtains
8If a manager wants to DENY FOOD AND SHELTER to pests, what are 5 best practices
1. clean spills immediately
2. store food in sealed containers
3. keep garbage covered
4. clean under equipment
5. remove clutter (boxes, paper)
9Only a licensed PEST CONTROL OPERATOR (PCO) should do what 3 things to control pests
apply pesticides
set traps
identify infestations
10Should staff spray chemicals in food areas to deter pests?
NEVER
11What should a manager do IF PESTS ARE SEEN
1. call pest control
2. clean and sanitize area
3. throw away contaminated food
4. identify and seal entry points
12A manager does not have to see a pest in order to see the SIGNS of PESTS, what are 5
droppings
gnaw marks
nesting materials
dead insects or rodents
unusual odors