Module 13 Pests

Question 1

Signs of cockroach

Answer 1

Oil odour
grains of pepper feces
If seen in light, heavy infestation likely (they prefer dark)

Question 2

Integrated Pest Management rules(3 rules)

Answer 2

1. Deny food and water with good sanitation
2. Pest proof buildings
3. Work with pest control company

Question 3

Sanitation Dos

Answer 3

15 cm off floor
grains and bulk in sealed metal or heavy plastic containers
Break rooms, washrooms, locker rooms clean and dry

Question 4

Sanitation Don’ts

Answer 4

accept shipments that show pest damage
keep cardboard around (cockroach haven)
leave spills
leave garbage where it attracts pests

Question 5

Sanitation Don’ts

Answer 5

don’t accept shipments that show pest damage
don’t keep cardboard around (cockroach haven)
don’t leave spills
don’t leave garbage where it attracts pests

Question 6

Pest proofing dos

Answer 6

seal cracks
repair plunmbing
outside building good repair
screens on windows and doors
strips on doors

Question 7

Pest proofing don’ts

Answer 7

don’t have open water source (drain the sink so there’s no sitting water)

don’t leave doors open.

don’t use door sweeps

Question 8

Should you sweep mouse droppings?

Answer 8

no

Hantavirus can be gained from cleaning rodent poop incorrectly.

Question 9

How to clean mouse droppings

Answer 9

open all windows and doors for 30 minutes

Put on gloves, goggles and n95 mask

Mix 1:9 bleach

Pour (not spray) solution over droppings. Let sit for 20 minutes (kill all hantavirus).

Wipe with paper towel

Double bag

Trash it

30 more minutes of open doors and windows