Ch 13 Integrated Pest Management

integrated pest management (IPM)

program that uses prevention measures to keep pests from entering the operation and control measures to eliminate those that do not get inside

3 basic rules

1. deny pests access to the operation

2. deny pests food, water, and shelter

3. work with a licensed pest control operator

pest control operator (PCO)

professionals who use safe, current ways of preventing and controlling pests

windows and vents should be have screens of at least..

16 mesh per square inch

air curtains

AKA air doors AKA fly fans

blow steady stream of air across the entryway to create an air shield

flies can spread pathogens such as

Shigella spp.

roaches often carry disease causing pathogen such as

Salmonella Typhi, fungi, parasite eggs, and viruses

you should always require a ______ when working with a PCO

written service contract that outlines the work to be performed and clarifies what is expected of both of you and the PCO