PEST MANAGEMENT TEST SET
QUESTIONS AND NASWERS
How do you deny pests food and shelter through good storage practices? - ANSWER-
Store food and supplies quickly and correctly.
Keep them away from walls and at least six inches (15 cm) off the floor.
Rotate products (FIFO) so pests cannot settle and breed.
How do you deny pests food and shelter through good cleaning practices? - ANSWER-
Clean up food and beverage spills immediately.
Clean toilets and restrooms as often as needed.
Train staff to keep lockers and break areas clean
Keep cleaning tools and supplies clean and dry.
Store wet mops on hooks rather than on the floor.
Empty water from buckets to keep from attracting rodents..
How do you deny pests food and shelter on the grounds and in outdoor dining areas? -
ANSWER-Maintain the grounds.
Mow the grass, pull weeds, get rid of standing water, and pick up litter.
Cover all outdoor garbage containers.
Remove uneaten food and dirty dishes from tables.
Clean spills as quickly as possible.
Do not feed birds or wildlife.
Install electronic insect eliminators, or zappers, away from food, customers, staff, and
serving areas.
Call your PCO to remove hives and nests.
What can flies do? - ANSWER-Feed on garbage and waste
Can spread pathogens such as Shigella spp.
What are cockroaches? - ANSWER-Often carry pathogens
Live and breed in places that are:
Dark
Warm
Moist
Hard to clean
If you see them in daylight, you may have a major infestation
What is an IPM program? - ANSWER-Uses prevention measures to keep pests
from entering the operation
Uses control measures to eliminate any pests that get inside
Will be successful if you work closely
with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)
QUESTIONS AND NASWERS
How do you deny pests food and shelter through good storage practices? - ANSWER-
Store food and supplies quickly and correctly.
Keep them away from walls and at least six inches (15 cm) off the floor.
Rotate products (FIFO) so pests cannot settle and breed.
How do you deny pests food and shelter through good cleaning practices? - ANSWER-
Clean up food and beverage spills immediately.
Clean toilets and restrooms as often as needed.
Train staff to keep lockers and break areas clean
Keep cleaning tools and supplies clean and dry.
Store wet mops on hooks rather than on the floor.
Empty water from buckets to keep from attracting rodents..
How do you deny pests food and shelter on the grounds and in outdoor dining areas? -
ANSWER-Maintain the grounds.
Mow the grass, pull weeds, get rid of standing water, and pick up litter.
Cover all outdoor garbage containers.
Remove uneaten food and dirty dishes from tables.
Clean spills as quickly as possible.
Do not feed birds or wildlife.
Install electronic insect eliminators, or zappers, away from food, customers, staff, and
serving areas.
Call your PCO to remove hives and nests.
What can flies do? - ANSWER-Feed on garbage and waste
Can spread pathogens such as Shigella spp.
What are cockroaches? - ANSWER-Often carry pathogens
Live and breed in places that are:
Dark
Warm
Moist
Hard to clean
If you see them in daylight, you may have a major infestation
What is an IPM program? - ANSWER-Uses prevention measures to keep pests
from entering the operation
Uses control measures to eliminate any pests that get inside
Will be successful if you work closely
with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)
