A Food Worker Notices A Very Strong Oily Odor

Question: A strong, oily odor may indicate the presence of what pests?

A) Ants

B) Lice

C) Roaches

D) Rats

Answer: C) Roaches

Question: What is the main purpose of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program?

A) Minimize pest reproduction

B) Determine the cheapest Pest Control Operator

C) Use prevention measures to deny pests access to your facility

D) Identify the best method of eliminating the pest infestations in your facility

Answer: C) Use prevention measures to deny pests access to your facility

Question:

Answer: C) Check all deliveries before they enter the establishment

Question: Roaches often carry disease-causing microorganisms.

Answer: True

Question: You should always require a written service contract from your Pest Control Operator.

Answer: True

Question: As a general guideline, if pesticides are kept on-site and labeled correctly, they can be stored next to food.

Answer: False

Question: Pests can develop resistance and immunity to pesticides.

Answer: True

Question: To prevent pests from entering your establishment, you should screen all windows and vents with at least 18 inch mesh per square inch screening.

Answer: False

Question: As long as a Pest Control Operator is licensed, you should not waste time checking references.

Answer: False

Question: If you have 25 pesticides at your establishment, you only need an MSDS for the ones that you use most regularly.

Answer: False