Pest Control Quiz

Louise Petty

April 10, 2019

5 min read

Test Your Pest Control Knowledge

Pest control is an important part of good manufacturing practice for all food manufacturing premises. Without good pest control measures in place, your business is likely to attract unwanted insects, rodents, birds and animals, which can pose a significant risk to food safety and food hygiene. Test your knowledge of pest control with our quick quiz below.

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Which type of mite is most common in the food industry?

Bird mites

Harvest mites

Flour mites

Dust mites

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following signs indicates that stored product pests are a problem?

Webbing or larvae around shelving areas

A strong smell around waste bins

Egg casings and cast skins in dark corners

Smear marks along walls in wet places

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Which type of cockroach is the largest?

German

American

Oriental

Australian

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Which bird deterrent is shaped like a bird of prey?

Hawk kites

Scarecrows

Bird spikes

Heli kites

Correct! Wrong!

Which animal pest can chew woodwork and cables?

Bats

Moles

Squirrels

Foxes

Correct! Wrong!

Pest Control Quiz

Want to learn more about how to reduce the risks that pests pose to public health and food safety? Take a look at our Pest Control Course.

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Louise Petty

Louise Petty

Louise has been writing for the Hub since its creation and has produced articles on a wide range of topics. Louise prefers not to specialise in one particular area, so has written about everything from asbestos and COSHH, through to food safety, safeguarding issues and business skills.

Her favourite article is How to Start a Food Business From Your Home