SSM9_Ch 11 Integrated Pest Management

Question 1

What are 4 ways pests contaminate food?

Accepted Answer

droppings urine hair disease transmission

Question 2

Should you react to or prevent pest contamination

Accepted Answer

A managers job is to prevent

Question 3

Define Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Accepted Answer

a systematic, preventive approach to pest control

Question 4

What are the 3 Core Rules of IPM

Accepted Answer

1. Deny pests access 2. Deny pests food, water, shelter 3. Work with a licensed pest control operator

Question 5

What should a manager do if you see a pest?

Accepted Answer

Call the professionals (it is WRONG to say grab chemicals)

Question 6

If a manager wants to DENY pest ACCESS, the 4 places in facility to check where pests often enter are

Accepted Answer

1. gaps under doors 2. cracks in walls 3. open windows 4. floor drains

Question 7

If a manager wants to PREVENT pests, the following 5 things should be used

Accepted Answer

1. self-closing doors 2. door sweeps 3. screens on windows 4. seal cracks/holes 5. air curtains

Question 8

If a manager wants to DENY FOOD AND SHELTER to pests, what are 5 best practices

Accepted Answer

1. clean spills immediately 2. store food in sealed containers 3. keep garbage covered 4. clean under equipment 5. remove clutter (boxes, paper)

Question 9

Only a licensed PEST CONTROL OPERATOR (PCO) should do what 3 things to control pests

Accepted Answer

apply pesticides set traps identify infestations

Question 10

Should staff spray chemicals in food areas to deter pests?

Accepted Answer

NEVER

Question 11

What should a manager do IF PESTS ARE SEEN

Accepted Answer

1. call pest control 2. clean and sanitize area 3. throw away contaminated food 4. identify and seal entry points

Question 12

A manager does not have to see a pest in order to see the SIGNS of PESTS, what are 5

Accepted Answer

droppings gnaw marks nesting materials dead insects or rodents unusual odors

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