PESTS TERMS AND INFO

Question 1

Cockroaches in food establishments

Answer 1

Identified by strong oily odor
Most common is the German cockroach

Question 2

Flies in food service areas

Answer 2

House Flies
- Most likely to spread disease
Fruit Flies
- Smallest of the 3, attracted by decaying fruit
Blow Flies
- Larger than house flies, shiny blue, green or bronze color

Question 3

Moths and Beetles

Answer 3

Most common problem moths and beetles are:
- The saw-toothed grain beetle
- Rice Weevil
- Indian Meal Moth

Question 4

Rodents

Answer 4

• Come out at night
• Gnawing, nesting, holes, droppings or rub marks are signs of infestation

For baiting rodents, tracking powders are the preferred method. Pesticides may not be used, nontoxic tracking powder such as talcum or flour may be used.