Ch. 12 - Pest Control

Question 1

Which of the following cannot be applied in a restaurant by the supervisor of food operations?

Answer 1

Chemical insecticides and rodenticides

Question 2

Which of the following statements is false?

Answer 2

Food that has been exposed to rodents must be thoroughly cleaned.

Question 3

When food is unavailable to mice that have infested a restaurant, they will…

Answer 3

Die or move away

Question 4

Toxic chemicals used for the destruction of pests must be applied only by:

Answer 4

Licensed pest control operator.

Question 5

Which of the following regarding rodents is true?

Answer 5

The sighting of rats during the day is an indication of severe infestation.

Question 6

Which of the following is not useful in eliminating insect breeding places?

Answer 6

Fly strips

Question 7

Mice are known to enter buildings through openings that are as small as:

Answer 7

A quarter of an inch

Question 8

In insect control, which measures are useful in “building them out”?

Answer 8

By installing screens on doors and windows.

Question 9

Fresh rat droppings in a food establishment…

Answer 9

Is a critical violation

Question 10

Which of the following is not a sign of rodent infestation?

Answer 10

Decaying vegetables