ServSafe Certification Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the FIRST step in an Integrated Pest Management program?

Accepted Answer

Identify the pest correctly

Answer

Correct identification of the pest is always the first step in IPM so the appropriate control method can be selected.

Question 2

A food establishment finds gnaw marks on food packaging. This is an example of which IPM concept?

Accepted Answer

Pest identification sign

Answer

Gnaw marks are a physical sign used during the identification phase to confirm the type of pest present.

Question 3

Which area of a food establishment is MOST likely to attract cockroaches?

Accepted Answer

Dry storage with cardboard boxes

Answer

Cockroaches are attracted to warm, moist areas with harborage, and cardboard boxes in dry storage provide ideal hiding spots.

Question 4

In IPM, what does 'exclusion' mean?

Accepted Answer

Blocking pest entry points into the facility

Answer

Exclusion refers to physical measures that prevent pests from entering the facility, such as sealing gaps and installing door sweeps.

Question 5

How often should pest control monitoring logs be reviewed in a food establishment?

Accepted Answer

Regularly on a scheduled basis

Answer

Regular review of monitoring logs helps detect pest activity trends early and allows corrective actions before an infestation develops.

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