Pest Control

What is the main purpose of pest control in the food industry?

• To save time

• To prevent contamination

• To make the workplace look nice

• To increase operating costs

Which of the following are considered pests?

• Ants, flies, rats

• Cockroaches, pigeons, butterflies

• Beetles, grasshoppers, fish

• Cats, dogs, chickens

What are the signs of rodent presence in an area?

• Ant eggs

• Bird sounds

• Spider webs

• Gnaw marks, droppings, and a strong urine smell

What is the most effective way to prevent flies?

• Leave windows open

• Leave food exposed

• Ensure bins are tightly closed

• Use a large fan

What does IPM (Integrated Pest Management) mean?

• Daily floor cleaning

• A method of breeding pests

• Weekly pesticide spraying

• A combination approach to pest control

Why should pesticides not be used carelessly in food processing areas?

• Takes too much time

• Hard to clean

• Not effective

• Can contaminate food

What should you do if you see rodent droppings in the raw material store?

• Tell a colleague only

• Clean and ignore

• Report to supervisor and document it

• Ignore if food not damaged

Which type of trap is commonly used to catch rats?

• Light trap

• Glue trap or cage

• Air trap

• Sound trap

What is the main risk if flies enter food product?

• Leave a bad smell

• Spread bacteria to food producs

• Only disturb workers

• Damage machines

Which pest commonly hides in cracks, shelves and drains?

• Birds

• Termites

• Cockroaches

• Ants