SERVSAFE INTEGRATED PEST
MANAGEMENT TEST Q&A
Before choosing a PCO: - ANSWER-Check references.
Make sure the PCO is licensed if required by your state.
Require a written contract outlining work to be performed, which typically
includes the following.
Description of services to be provided
Period of service
Your duties, including preventive measures and facility preparation before
and after treatment
Records to be kept by the PCO
Reasons to NOT buy and apply pesticides
yourself: - ANSWER-Pesticides may not work or may be harmful if
applied incorrectly.
Pests can develop resistance and immunity
to pesticides.
Control measures may vary by region.
Some pesticides are not approved for use in
restaurants or foodservice operations.
When pesticides will be applied: - ANSWER-Wait until you are closed for business and
staff are not on-site.
Remove food and movable food-contact
surfaces.
Cover equipment and food-contact surfaces
that can't be moved.
Wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact
surfaces after an area has been sprayed.
Have a safety data sheet (SDS) for any
pesticide that is used or stored on the
premises.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs - 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)
Basic rules of an IPM program: - ANSWER-Deny pests access to the operation.
Deny pests food, water, and shelter.
Work with a licensed pest control operator
(PCO).
MANAGEMENT TEST Q&A
Before choosing a PCO: - ANSWER-Check references.
Make sure the PCO is licensed if required by your state.
Require a written contract outlining work to be performed, which typically
includes the following.
Description of services to be provided
Period of service
Your duties, including preventive measures and facility preparation before
and after treatment
Records to be kept by the PCO
Reasons to NOT buy and apply pesticides
yourself: - ANSWER-Pesticides may not work or may be harmful if
applied incorrectly.
Pests can develop resistance and immunity
to pesticides.
Control measures may vary by region.
Some pesticides are not approved for use in
restaurants or foodservice operations.
When pesticides will be applied: - ANSWER-Wait until you are closed for business and
staff are not on-site.
Remove food and movable food-contact
surfaces.
Cover equipment and food-contact surfaces
that can't be moved.
Wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact
surfaces after an area has been sprayed.
Have a safety data sheet (SDS) for any
pesticide that is used or stored on the
premises.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs - 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)
Basic rules of an IPM program: - ANSWER-Deny pests access to the operation.
Deny pests food, water, and shelter.
Work with a licensed pest control operator
(PCO).
