Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Flashcards
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Which of the following is the FIRST step in an Integrated Pest Management program?
Answer: Identify the pest correctly
Correct identification of the pest is always the first step in IPM so the appropriate control method can be selected.
A food establishment finds gnaw marks on food packaging. This is an example of which IPM concept?
Answer: Pest identification sign
Gnaw marks are a physical sign used during the identification phase to confirm the type of pest present.
Which area of a food establishment is MOST likely to attract cockroaches?
Answer: Dry storage with cardboard boxes
Cockroaches are attracted to warm, moist areas with harborage, and cardboard boxes in dry storage provide ideal hiding spots.
In IPM, what does 'exclusion' mean?
Answer: Blocking pest entry points into the facility
Exclusion refers to physical measures that prevent pests from entering the facility, such as sealing gaps and installing door sweeps.
How often should pest control monitoring logs be reviewed in a food establishment?
Answer: Regularly on a scheduled basis
Regular review of monitoring logs helps detect pest activity trends early and allows corrective actions before an infestation develops.
A pest control operator (PCO) applied pesticide inside a food establishment. What must happen before food operations resume?
Answer: The area must be cleaned and ventilated per label instructions
The pesticide label dictates re-entry requirements, and the treated area must be properly cleaned and ventilated before food operations resume.
Which pest is MOST commonly associated with the spread of Salmonella in a food establishment?
Answer: German cockroach
German cockroaches are known vectors of Salmonella and other pathogens and are a major concern in food service environments.