CHAPTER 13 -> INTEGRATED PEST
MANAGEMENT TEST GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The following items should be included in a written treatment plan from a PCO: -
ANSWER--Price
-Exactly what treatment(s) will be used and the potential risks involved
-Dates and times of each treatment
-Steps you can take to control pests
-Any building defects that may be a barrier to prevention and control measures
-Timing of follow-up visits, including plans for the PCO to assess the treatment and
suggest alter- nate treatments if pests reappear
Who should store and dispose of all pesticides used in your facility? - ANSWER-your
PCO
Reasons why pesticides should not be applied by restaurant or foodservice staff
members include: - ANSWER--When applied incorrectly, they may be ineffective or
harmful.
-Pests can develop resistance and immunity to pesticides.
-Each region has its own pest control problems. Control measures may vary.
-Pesticides are regulated by federal, state, and local laws. Some are not approved for
use in restau- rants or foodservice operations.
What should you do to equipment and food contact surfaces that cannot be moved prior
to application of pesticide? - ANSWER-should be covered before
Two primary components of an integrated pest management program are prevention
and control. This is done by: - ANSWER--Preventing pests from entering the operation.
-Controlling pests by eliminating any that do get inside.
To prevent pests from entering your operation: - ANSWER--Use approved, reputable
suppliers. Check all deliveries before they enter your operation. Refuse shipments that
have pests or signs of pests, such as egg cases and body parts.
-Screen all windows and vents with at least 16 mesh per square inch screening.
-Install self-closing devices and door sweeps on all doors.
-Repair gaps and cracks in door frames and thresholds. Use weather stripping on doors
with no thresholds.
-Install air curtains above or alongside doors.
-Keep all exterior openings closed tightly.
-Use concrete to fill holes or sheet metal to cover openings around pipes.
-Install screens over ventilation pipes and ducts on the roof.
-Cover floor drains with hinged grates.
, -Seal all cracks in floors and walls.
Signs of a rodent infestation include: - ANSWER--Signs of gnawing
-Urine stains revealed by black (ultraviolet) light
-Droppings that are shiny and black (fresh) or gray (older)
-Tracks
-Nesting materials, such as scraps of paper, cloth, hair, and other soft materials
-Holes in quiet places, near food and water, and next to buildings
All pesticides used in your operation should also be stored by your PCO. If they are
stored on the premises, follow these guidelines: - ANSWER--Keep pesticides in their
original containers.
-Store pesticides in a secure location away from where food, utensils, and food
equipment are stored.
What precautions must be taken before pesticides are applied? - ANSWER--To
minimize the hazard to people, have your PCO use pesticides only when you are closed
for business and staff is not on-site.
-When pesticides will be applied, prepare the area to be sprayed by removing all food
and movable food-contact surfaces.
-Cover equipment and food-contact sur- faces that cannot be moved.
Methods that can be used to keep the rats out include: - ANSWER--Installing self-
closing doors and door sweeps
-Repairing gaps and cracks in door frames and thresholds
-Keeping all exterior openings tightly closed
-Filling holes around pipes
-Covering floor drains with hinged grates
-Sealing cracks in floors and walls
What is key when trying to keep pests out? - ANSWER-developing and implementing
an integrated pest management programs
How to be successful when using an IPM program? - ANSWER-deny pests access to
the operation, as well as food and shelter, and work with a licensed PCO to eliminate
pests that do enter
What are some key actions to take to keep pests out? - ANSWER--stick to your master
cleaning schedule
-dispose of garbage quickly, and keep all containers clean and tightly covered
-store recyclables as far from your building as allowed
-keep food and supplies away Fromm allows and at least six inches off the flor
-rotate food items so pests do not have time to settle into them and breed
define infestation - ANSWER-situation that exists when pests overrun or inhabit an
operation in large numbers
MANAGEMENT TEST GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The following items should be included in a written treatment plan from a PCO: -
ANSWER--Price
-Exactly what treatment(s) will be used and the potential risks involved
-Dates and times of each treatment
-Steps you can take to control pests
-Any building defects that may be a barrier to prevention and control measures
-Timing of follow-up visits, including plans for the PCO to assess the treatment and
suggest alter- nate treatments if pests reappear
Who should store and dispose of all pesticides used in your facility? - ANSWER-your
PCO
Reasons why pesticides should not be applied by restaurant or foodservice staff
members include: - ANSWER--When applied incorrectly, they may be ineffective or
harmful.
-Pests can develop resistance and immunity to pesticides.
-Each region has its own pest control problems. Control measures may vary.
-Pesticides are regulated by federal, state, and local laws. Some are not approved for
use in restau- rants or foodservice operations.
What should you do to equipment and food contact surfaces that cannot be moved prior
to application of pesticide? - ANSWER-should be covered before
Two primary components of an integrated pest management program are prevention
and control. This is done by: - ANSWER--Preventing pests from entering the operation.
-Controlling pests by eliminating any that do get inside.
To prevent pests from entering your operation: - ANSWER--Use approved, reputable
suppliers. Check all deliveries before they enter your operation. Refuse shipments that
have pests or signs of pests, such as egg cases and body parts.
-Screen all windows and vents with at least 16 mesh per square inch screening.
-Install self-closing devices and door sweeps on all doors.
-Repair gaps and cracks in door frames and thresholds. Use weather stripping on doors
with no thresholds.
-Install air curtains above or alongside doors.
-Keep all exterior openings closed tightly.
-Use concrete to fill holes or sheet metal to cover openings around pipes.
-Install screens over ventilation pipes and ducts on the roof.
-Cover floor drains with hinged grates.
, -Seal all cracks in floors and walls.
Signs of a rodent infestation include: - ANSWER--Signs of gnawing
-Urine stains revealed by black (ultraviolet) light
-Droppings that are shiny and black (fresh) or gray (older)
-Tracks
-Nesting materials, such as scraps of paper, cloth, hair, and other soft materials
-Holes in quiet places, near food and water, and next to buildings
All pesticides used in your operation should also be stored by your PCO. If they are
stored on the premises, follow these guidelines: - ANSWER--Keep pesticides in their
original containers.
-Store pesticides in a secure location away from where food, utensils, and food
equipment are stored.
What precautions must be taken before pesticides are applied? - ANSWER--To
minimize the hazard to people, have your PCO use pesticides only when you are closed
for business and staff is not on-site.
-When pesticides will be applied, prepare the area to be sprayed by removing all food
and movable food-contact surfaces.
-Cover equipment and food-contact sur- faces that cannot be moved.
Methods that can be used to keep the rats out include: - ANSWER--Installing self-
closing doors and door sweeps
-Repairing gaps and cracks in door frames and thresholds
-Keeping all exterior openings tightly closed
-Filling holes around pipes
-Covering floor drains with hinged grates
-Sealing cracks in floors and walls
What is key when trying to keep pests out? - ANSWER-developing and implementing
an integrated pest management programs
How to be successful when using an IPM program? - ANSWER-deny pests access to
the operation, as well as food and shelter, and work with a licensed PCO to eliminate
pests that do enter
What are some key actions to take to keep pests out? - ANSWER--stick to your master
cleaning schedule
-dispose of garbage quickly, and keep all containers clean and tightly covered
-store recyclables as far from your building as allowed
-keep food and supplies away Fromm allows and at least six inches off the flor
-rotate food items so pests do not have time to settle into them and breed
define infestation - ANSWER-situation that exists when pests overrun or inhabit an
operation in large numbers
