Pest Control Quiz
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Test Your Pest Control Knowledge
Effective pest control is essential to keeping staff and customers safe. Without adequate pest control measures your business is likely to attract harmful pests that can carry disease, damage property and pose a significant food safety risk. Are you taking all the necessary precautions to keep your business pest free? Can you identify the signs of an infestation? Test your knowledge of pest control with our quiz.
What impact can a pest infestation have on your business? Please select 3 correct answers.
Please select 3 correct answers
Pests can carry and spread disease to customers and staff, chewing through wood and cables and causing severe damage. Pest infestation can also damage a business’ reputation as pests often suggest an unclean environment.
Small piles of sand or soil can be signs of what kind of pest?
Small piles of sand or soil can indicate an ant nest site. Some species of ants like to make their nests in dark places or walls making their nests harder to spot.
Who is responsible for ensuring that pests are controlled within a food business?
Pest management and control is everyone’s responsibility. Comprehensive staff training enables all employees to know what to do in the event of a pest infestation and the steps they should take to reduce the risk of attracting pests.
What is a pest?
A pest is any living thing, such as rats, mice, cockroaches and flies, that have a detrimental effect on humans, buildings or the environment. They can spread disease, contaminate food and damage property.
Which of the following are common signs of a rodent infestation?
Droppings, gnaw marks and footprints are all signs of rodent infestation and can indicate that rodents have managed to enter your premises.
Why are cockroaches considered one of the hardest pests to control?
Cockroaches have evolved to become extremely resilient. They can survive in almost any environment, they are resistant to many pesticides and have strong, flexible exoskeletons which means they can survive most attempts to squish or stomp them. They also have very basic sustenance needs and can survive off almost any food, including rotten food.
Which of the following is an effective way to prevent reinfestation after an incidence of cockroach infestation?
Pests are attracted to food, water and shelter. Regular cleaning eliminates the primary sources of this for pests such as crumbs, spills and piled rubbish, preventing them from establishing nests. It also enables you to spot signs of a potential infestation much sooner and deal with it accordingly.
What is the first thing you should do if you suspect a pest infestation at your premises?
If you suspect a pest infestation you must immediately contact a pest control contractor who can assess the situation and take the necessary corrective steps. Depending on the severity of the issue, it may be necessary to temporarily close the premises in order to tackle the infestation.
Which of the following is not an effective method to prevent pests?
Pests are attracted to places that can provide warmth, food and shelter. Open top bins provide all three so it is important that your bins have close-fitting lids and are cleaned and disinfected regularly.
Which type of mite is commonly found in the food industry?
Flour mites can be introduced into a kitchen through contaminated food such as flour, cereal, rice or dried fruit. They are almost invisible to the naked eye and can spread fungal spores and cause mould.
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