QAL: Category A - Residential,
Industrial, and Institutional Pest
Control
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)<correct answers>an ecosystem-based strategy that
focuses on long-term prevention of pests
Combination of Techniques:
-Biological control
-Habitat manipulation
-Cultural Control
-Chemical Control
Inspection<correct answers>searching for sign of pests and conditions that favor pest
build up
Monitoring<correct answers>-a systematic method of observing pests or their activity
-monitor before and during managing pests
-help determine if a management strategy is successful
Describe Pheromones<correct answers>-chemicals normally produced by certain
insects and animals that affect behavior/
-Used to find a mate, feeding areas, trails, etc
-Used to control pests in traps and baits
How far apart should pheromone traps be placed in a building?<correct answers>-Small
Space; every 250-500 sq. ft.
-Large Space: every 1,000 to 2,000 sq. ft.
What are the thresholds for action in pest control?<correct answers>-the point at which
pest control is deemed necessary
,1. Health and Safety dangers
2. Legal restrictions on pest infestations
3. Levels of pest tolerance
Describe the Health and Safety Threshold for action?<correct answers>-damage to or
contamination of: structures, stored food products, food prep areas, schools, hospitals,
or potential human injury
-mosquitoes, africanized bees, fleas, rodents, etc..
Describe Legal threshold for action?<correct answers>-Health Codes and regulations
that limit pest infestation or damage in an area
-Could be that a building is not up to code because of pest damage or contamination
Describe Pest Acceptance Threshold?<correct answers>-An individual or organizations
pest tolerance level
-Some Individuals might have zero tolerance, some might have high tolerance.
-Organizations that protect historical artifacts might have zero or low tolerance;
-A dude who lives in a tree house in the Amazon will probably have a high pest
tolerance.
What are common pest control methods used to prevent pest outbreaks?<correct
answers>1. Sanitation
2. Habitat Modification
3. Trapping
4. Apply Pesticide
5. Use Natural Enemies
What do habitats provide pests?<correct answers>-Provide some or all living
requirements
- Food, water
-Shelter
, -Ideal temperatures and humidity
-protection from enemies
How can you modify a habitat that is outdoors?<correct answers>-Trim trees/vegetation
away from buildings
-eliminate trash
-Keep trash bins closed
-provide drainage for standing water
-clean up animal waste/feed
-eliminate pest attractants
Example: Termites are drawn to wooden structures that have direct contact with soil.
Modify the habitat by eliminating or fixing wood structures that have direct contact with
soil.
How can you modify habitat that is indoors?<correct answers>-Stored foods and food
waste in tightly closed containers
-Eliminate cracks and crevices for pest hiding spots; e.g. false cabinet bottoms
-clean up spills/residues
-remove trash and areas that can become nests
-thorough vacuum and dusting
-Clean and sanitize surfaces
When managing pest via sanitation and habitat modification, who should you
communicate with?<correct answers>-pest managers
-building owners/inhabitants
-housekeeping/maintenance staff
*Everyone must work together so keep from creating habitats conducive to pest
infestations
Industrial, and Institutional Pest
Control
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)<correct answers>an ecosystem-based strategy that
focuses on long-term prevention of pests
Combination of Techniques:
-Biological control
-Habitat manipulation
-Cultural Control
-Chemical Control
Inspection<correct answers>searching for sign of pests and conditions that favor pest
build up
Monitoring<correct answers>-a systematic method of observing pests or their activity
-monitor before and during managing pests
-help determine if a management strategy is successful
Describe Pheromones<correct answers>-chemicals normally produced by certain
insects and animals that affect behavior/
-Used to find a mate, feeding areas, trails, etc
-Used to control pests in traps and baits
How far apart should pheromone traps be placed in a building?<correct answers>-Small
Space; every 250-500 sq. ft.
-Large Space: every 1,000 to 2,000 sq. ft.
What are the thresholds for action in pest control?<correct answers>-the point at which
pest control is deemed necessary
,1. Health and Safety dangers
2. Legal restrictions on pest infestations
3. Levels of pest tolerance
Describe the Health and Safety Threshold for action?<correct answers>-damage to or
contamination of: structures, stored food products, food prep areas, schools, hospitals,
or potential human injury
-mosquitoes, africanized bees, fleas, rodents, etc..
Describe Legal threshold for action?<correct answers>-Health Codes and regulations
that limit pest infestation or damage in an area
-Could be that a building is not up to code because of pest damage or contamination
Describe Pest Acceptance Threshold?<correct answers>-An individual or organizations
pest tolerance level
-Some Individuals might have zero tolerance, some might have high tolerance.
-Organizations that protect historical artifacts might have zero or low tolerance;
-A dude who lives in a tree house in the Amazon will probably have a high pest
tolerance.
What are common pest control methods used to prevent pest outbreaks?<correct
answers>1. Sanitation
2. Habitat Modification
3. Trapping
4. Apply Pesticide
5. Use Natural Enemies
What do habitats provide pests?<correct answers>-Provide some or all living
requirements
- Food, water
-Shelter
, -Ideal temperatures and humidity
-protection from enemies
How can you modify a habitat that is outdoors?<correct answers>-Trim trees/vegetation
away from buildings
-eliminate trash
-Keep trash bins closed
-provide drainage for standing water
-clean up animal waste/feed
-eliminate pest attractants
Example: Termites are drawn to wooden structures that have direct contact with soil.
Modify the habitat by eliminating or fixing wood structures that have direct contact with
soil.
How can you modify habitat that is indoors?<correct answers>-Stored foods and food
waste in tightly closed containers
-Eliminate cracks and crevices for pest hiding spots; e.g. false cabinet bottoms
-clean up spills/residues
-remove trash and areas that can become nests
-thorough vacuum and dusting
-Clean and sanitize surfaces
When managing pest via sanitation and habitat modification, who should you
communicate with?<correct answers>-pest managers
-building owners/inhabitants
-housekeeping/maintenance staff
*Everyone must work together so keep from creating habitats conducive to pest
infestations
