Chapter 1- Principles Of Pest Manangement Flashcards
Aspects of Urban IPM
Inspection Identification Recommendation Treatment/Implementation Evaluation
What is pest management?
A system integrating preventive and corrective measures to keep pests from causing significant problems.
What is Inspection?
Solving pest problems quickly and economically(Includes asking questions of the customer and examining the premises thoroughly to learn as much as possible about the pest problems.
PMP
Pest management professional
Identification
Is needed to make a thorough evaluation of the problem and an appropriate recommendation for control.
What is the most important tool when inspecting?
Flashlight
The first thing you need to find out when you have a pest problem is:
What conditions are allowing the pest to exist to help you identify
Which ongoing step is needed to ensure success of an IPM program
Clear communication with the customer.
What is the best non-chemical pest control practice for food preparation areas?
Sanitation
Theoretically, what is the first step in the pest inspection process?
Detailed interview with the customer.
What does IPM stand for?
Intregrated Pest Management
The final step in the Urban Pest Management process is
Program Evaluation