Pest Control Operator

Pest Control Operator

Integrated Pest Management Part 3

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Pest Control Operator

Few pest problems are ________ simply by spraying ________ (chemical agents used to ________ pests).

While you can ________ the risk of infestation, most pest ________ should be carried out by professionals.

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Pest Control Operator

You can rely on your _____ to do the following:

Develop an integrated approach to pest _____ . This may include a combination of chemical and nonchemical treatments to solve and prevent problems.

Stay current on new equipment and _____ .

Provide _____ service to address problems as they occur. Contacts should include regular visits as well as immediate service when pests are spotted.

Keep _____ of all steps taken to prevent and control pests.

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How to Choose a PCO

Check _____ when hiring a PCO and make sure they are _____ .

Always require a _____ service contract that outlines the work to be _____ . It clarifies what is expected from _____ you are the PCO.

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Treatment

Effective treatment starts with a thorough _____ of your facility and grounds.

Give the PCO complete access to the building which will give the PCO a clearer picture of the situation.

After the initial inspection, your PCO should provide a _____ plan in writing. In addition to price the plan should address the following:

Exactly what treatments will be used

_____ and times of each treatment

_____ you can take to control pests

Any building defects that may be a barrier to prevention and control measures

_____ of follow up visits

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Control Measures

PCOs use pest-control ____ that are ____ sound and safe for operations.

They also know which techniques will work best to control the types of pests in your ____ .

New ____ are always being developed. Work with your PCO to determine which pest-control methods are best for your ____ .

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Using & Storing Pesticides

Sometimes, purchasing and applying pesticides on your own might seem more cost _____. There are many reasons not to do so:

Applied incorrectly, they may be _____or harmful

Pests can develop _____and _____to pesticides

Each region has its own pest-control problems. Control measures may vary.

Pesticides are _____by federal, state, and local laws. Some are not approved for use in restaurants or foodservice operations.

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Using & Storing Pesticides

Here are other considerations when pesticides will be used:

Timing: To minimize the _____ to people, have your PCO use pesticides only when you are _____ for business and staff are not on-site.

Preparation: When pesticides will be applied, prepare the area to be sprayed by _____ all food and movable food-contact surfaces. Cover equipment and food-contact surfaces that cannot be moved.

Post _____ : Wash, rinse, and _____ food-contact surfaces after the areas has been sprayed.

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Using & Storing Pesticides

MSDS: Pesticides are hazardous materials. You should have a corresponding _____ any time one will be used or stored on the premises

Storage: All pesticides used in your facility should also be stored by your PCO. If they are stored on the premises, follow these guidelines:

Keep pesticides in their _____ containers

Store pesticides in a _____ location away from where food, utensils, and food equipment and stored.

_____ : Pesticides should be disposed of by the PCO. Check regulatory requirements before disposing of pesticides yourself. Many are considered hazardous _____ . Dispose of empty containers according to manufacturer’s directions and your regulatory requirements.