Chapter 13 - Integrated Pest Management

Question 1

Infestation

Answer 1

Pests that have entered the operation in large numbers.

Question 2

IPM - Integrated Pest Management

Answer 2

A program that uses prevention measures to keep prests from entering the operation and control measures to eliminate those that do get inside.

Question 3

PCO

Answer 3

Licensed professionals that use safe, current ways of preventing and controlling pests.

Question 4

Air Curtains

Answer 4

(Also called air doors or fly fans) Devices that blow a steady stream of air across the entryway.

Question 5

Pesticides

Answer 5

Chemical agents used to destroy pests.

Question 6

Three basic rules of an IPM program

Answer 6

1. Deny pests access to the operation
2. Deny pests food, water, and shelter
3. Work with a PCO.