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Deny Pests Access
Deny pests food, shelter
Identifying Pests
Control Measures
Treatment/Pesticides
100
What are two ways pests can enter an establishment?
What is brought in with deliveries or through openings in the building?
100
What types of places are pests usually attracted to? (hint, three D's)
Damp, dark, dirty.
100
Name three different pests that may be found in an establishment.
Birds, bats, roaches, ants, spiders, rats, mice, raccoons, squirrels, beetles, weevils, moths, termites, bees, mosquitoes, gnats, ticks, wasps, hornets, etc.
100
What are the three categories of pests that have control methods listed in the book?
Insects Rodents Birds
100
True or false: it is ok to use pesticides while you are open for business.
False
200
What are ways to prevent pests from entering an establishment with deliveries?
Use approved reputable suppliers, check all deliveries before they enter and refuse shipments that have pests or signs of pests.
200
Why do pests like dirty places?
A clean establishment offers them little int he way of food and shelter.
200
Name four types of cockroaches.
American, German, Brown-banded, Oriental.
200
What are the two types of insect sprays listed in the book?
Residual sprays Contact sprays
200
Who should you rely on to tell you when and if to use pesticides in your establishment?
Your PCO.
300
All windows and vents must be screened with what size mesh?
Sixteen.
300
True or false: As with indoor pests, the key to controlling outdoor pests lies in denying them food and shelter.
True
300
What are some harmful organisms that cockroaches may carry?
Salmonella, fungi, parasite eggs, viruses.
300
What are three of the techniques used to keep birds from nesting in your building?
Repellents Netting Wires Sound Balloons
300
What three guidelines must be followed if pesticides are to be stored on thee premises?
Keep pesticides in their original containers Store pesticides in secure locations away from food, etc. Check local regulations before disposing of pesticides.
400
What device is used to blow a steady stream of air across entryways creating an air shield?
Air curtains (also called air doors or fly fans).
400
What does PCO stand for?
Pest Control Operator.
400
What are five signs of rodent infestation?
Signs of gnawing Droppings or urine stains Tracks Nesting materials Holes
400
What are the three listed methods for controlling rodents?
Traps Glue boards Bait
400
How do you prepare an are to have pesticides applied?
Remove all food and movable food-contact surfaces. Cover equipment and contact surfaces that cannot be moved. Wash, rinse and sanitize food-contacts surfaces after the area has been sprayed.
500
What are six places in the establishment where rodents may gain entry?
Doors, windows, vents, pipes, floors and walls.
500
What are four guidelines for denying pests food and shelter?
Dispose of garbage quickly and correctly. Store recyclables in clean, pest-proof containers. Store all food and supplies properly and quickly. Clean the establishment thoroughly.
500
Name three common types of rodents.
Roof rat Common house mouse Norway rat Etc.
500
What are the four control methods listed for insects?
Repellents Sprays Bait Traps
500
What are four reasons not to apply pesticides on your own?
Applied wrong they may be ineffective or harmful. Pests can develop resistance and immunity to pesticides. Each region has its own pest-control issues and solutions. Pesticides are regulated by federal, state and local laws.