Pests May 10, 2024 by Brian Klein /43 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Pests 1 / 43 How should outdoor garbage containers be kept to deny pests food and shelter? With their drain plugs closed Covered with tight-fitting lids Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 43 What can happen if garbage is NOT handled correctly in your operation? It can attract pests It can contaminate food and food-contact surfaces Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 3 / 43 Nonfood-contact surfaces, like floors, walls, ceilings, and equipment exteriors, must be cleaned regularly to prevent dust, dirt, and food residue from building up. What else can be prevented? A pest infestation The growth of pathogens Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 43 When should you contact your Pest Control Operator (PCO)? When you see feces from pests When you see nests or scattered nesting materials When you notice damage (chew marks) to the facility caused by pests When you notice damage (chew marks) on packaging caused by pests All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 43 Pests like rodents and insects can damage food, supplies, and the building. But what is the biggest risk caused by pests? They can spread foodborne illness They are unsightly to guests Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 43 What are some ways to deny pests access to the operation? Repair cracks in floors, walls, and around pipes Screen all windows and vents and patch or replace them when needed Install self-closing doors and air curtains above or alongside doors Make sure all of the points where pests can access the building are secure All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 43 Besides actually seeing insects or rodents, what can be a sign that you have a pest infestation? Damage to products, packaging, or the facility Feces or nests Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 8 / 43 Why do pests need to be controlled in a food service operation? They can spread foodborne illness They can damage food, supplies, and the building Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 9 / 43 How should garbage containers be kept to help deny pests food and shelter? Clean on the inside and outside In good condition Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 10 / 43 Which of these are signs of a rodent infestation? Rub marks along the walls Droppings near the walls (looks like peppercorns) Gnawing or teeth marks Chew holes on food packages Urine stains that glow in ultraviolet light Entry and escape holes Nests or scattered nesting materials High-pitched screeching sounds (especially at night) All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 11 / 43 How can using the FIFO system to rotate products in storage help control pests? By destroying their nests By denying them shelter Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 12 / 43 Keeping the facility clean can help control pests by removing their food supply. How else can cleaning control pests? By destroying insect eggs Removing hiding places Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 13 / 43 What should you consider if you see a few pests? You have a pest infestation You have a broken water main Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 14 / 43 Regarding pest prevention, what is a Certified Applicator? Someone certified to use poisonous chemicals like insecticides and pesticides This person could be your Pest Control Operator (PCO) or an associate Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! These dangerous materials should only be applied by a Certified Applicator and NOT by yourself. 15 / 43 How can pests get into your operation? Pests can be brought inside with deliveries Pests can get in through building openings Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 16 / 43 Reject any food or non-food item that has signs of pests. What are some examples? Chew marks, droppings, dead pests, or soiled areas Sightings (seeing pests) or pest damage Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 17 / 43 Where should food and supplies be stored to deny pests food and shelter? Away from the walls At least six inches above the floor Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 18 / 43 How can you deny pests access to your operation during deliveries? Check deliveries before bringing them inside Refuse deliveries with evidence of pests Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 19 / 43 Why do cracks or holes in the exterior walls of your facility need to be filled? To keep out pests To prevent backsiphonage Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 20 / 43 What should be done in storage areas to deny pests food? Clean up food and beverage spills quickly Remove crumbs and scraps Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 21 / 43 How can pests be prevented from entering your operation with deliveries? Check all deliveries before they enter your operation Refuse shipments in which you find pests or signs of pests Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Some signs of pests include damage to packaging, egg cases, and body parts (wings, legs). 22 / 43 Which is a basic rule of pest prevention? Deny pests access to the facility Work with a licensed Pest Control Operator (PCO) Deny pests food, water, and shelter inside and outside the facility All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 23 / 43 What should you do if you see signs of pests or any pest-related problems? Apply poisonous or toxic pest-control materials Contact your PCO (Pest Control Operator) Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 24 / 43 Which of these are signs of a pest infestation? Spotting a few pests Droppings Nests Webs Egg casings Broken body parts (wings and legs) Damage to product packaging Damage to the facility Strong oily odor from cockroaches All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 25 / 43 If you need to use poisonous or toxic pest-control materials in your operation, who should apply them? A certified applicator A Pest Control Operator (PCO) Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 26 / 43 What kind of containers should recyclables be stored in to deny pests food and shelter? In clean containers In pest-proof containers Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 27 / 43 Where are cockroaches typically found? Sewer and sewer pipes Warm, moist, and dark places Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Usually when you see a cockroach, the cockroach is lost and has wandered away from the place that it lives. When you see a cockroach, there are many more wherever it came from. 28 / 43 Where should outdoor garbage containers kept? As far away from the building as regulations allow On a surface that is smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 29 / 43 What are some guidelines for handling garbage that will help prevent pests? Throw out garbage quickly Keep outdoor garbage containers tightly covered Store recyclables in clean, pest-proof containers Keep garbage containers clean and in good condition Keep outdoor garbage containers as far away from your building as local regulations allow All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 30 / 43 What principles are an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program based on? Avoiding the use of chemicals except as a last resort Denying pests access to food, water, and shelter Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 31 / 43 How can you deny pests access to your operation by keeping the building’s entry points secure? Repair or replace the screens in windows and vents Seal cracks in floors, walls, and around pipes Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 32 / 43 To deny pests food and shelter and to avoid contaminating food and surfaces, where should the containers for garbage and recyclables be stored? On smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent surfaces like concrete or asphalt Away from areas used for food prep, food service, and food storage Where it’s NOT creating a public nuisance or health hazard As far away from the building as regulations allow All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 33 / 43 How does careful cleaning prevent a pest infestation? By removing the pest’s food supply By destroying insect eggs and nests Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 34 / 43 Which guidelines can help prevent a pest infestation? Refuse pests food Refuse pests water Refuse pests shelter Refuse pests access Work with a licensed Pest Control Operator (PCO) All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 35 / 43 To deny pests food and shelter, how should garbage be thrown out? Correctly Quickly Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 36 / 43 Which of these can be a sign that your operation has a pest infestation? Spotting a few pests Droppings Nests or nesting materials Spider webs Egg casings Broken body parts (wings and legs) Damage to product packaging Damage to the facility Strong oily odor from cockroaches All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 37 / 43 Which of the following can lead to a pest infestation? When window screens have holes Leaving garbage containers open Leaving recyclable containers open Inspecting deliveries in the kitchen All are correct Wrong! Thats right! When a food delivery is brought directly into the kitchen for inspection, it’s already too late to spot the signs of pests before letting them get inside. 38 / 43 What are some signs of a rodent infestation? Rub marks along the walls Small droppings around the walls (looks like peppercorns) Gnawing or teeth marks Chew holes on food packages in the dry storage area Urine stains that glow under ultraviolet light Entry and escape holes Scattered or constructed nesting materials High-pitched screeching sounds at night All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 39 / 43 How should food and supplies be stored to deny pests food and shelter? Correctly Quickly Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 40 / 43 What is a critical part of pest-control? Personal hygiene Prevention Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 41 / 43 What can you have installed in your building’s exterior doorways that will deny pests access to your operation? Self-closing doors Air curtains Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 42 / 43 What can following these simple rules help you maintain? • Deny pests access to the operation • Deny pests food, water, and shelter • Work with a licensed Pest Control Operator (PCO) A pest infestation A pest-free operation Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 43 / 43 What is required if pest prevention materials are kept at the facility? Check your local regulatory authorities’ requirements for disposing of pesticides Stored them separately from food, food contact surfaces, and equipment Keep them in their original container with the original manufacturer’s label All are correct Wrong! Thats right! Your PCO should be responsible for storing and discarding most materials used. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test
