Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byAldous McDaniel Modified over 8 years ago
2
13-2 An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program: Uses prevention measures to keep pests from entering the establishment Uses control measures to eliminate any pests that do infest it Will be successful if you work closely with a licensed pest control operator (PCO)
3
13-3 Deny pests access to the establishment Deny pests food, water, and shelter Work with a licensed PCO to eliminate pests that do enter The Three Rules of Integrated Pest Management Photo courtesy of the National Pest Management Association 1 2 3
4
13-4 To keep pests out of the establishment: Inspect deliveries for pests/pest infestation Screen windows/vents Seal cracks in floors/walls Keep exterior openings closed tightly Fill holes around pipes Install door sweeps/self-closing doors
5
13-5 Dispose of garbage quickly Keep garbage containers clean/tightly covered Store recyclables away from buildings Store food/supplies away from walls and 6 inches off the floor Follow FIFO when storing food Clean the establishment thoroughly To deny pests food and shelter:
6
13-6 Signs of a cockroach infestation include: A strong oily odor Droppings similar to grains of pepper Capsule-shaped egg cases Illustration courtesy of Orkin Commercial
7
13-7 Shiny, black droppings Evidence of gnawing Tracks Nesting material (scraps of paper, cloth, hair) Burrows in dirt or along foundation Signs of a rodent infestation include: Illustration courtesy of Orkin Commercial
8
13-8 Remove all food and food-contact surfaces Cover immovable equipment and food-contact surfaces Before your PCO applies pesticides: After pesticides have been applied: Wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact surfaces Keep corresponding MSDS on the premises Photo courtesy of the National Pest Management Association
9
13-9 Keep them in original containers Lock them in cabinets away from food-storage and food-preparation areas Dispose of them as per local regulations Keep corresponding MSDS on the premises If pesticides will be stored on the premises:
10
Which of the following characteristics apply to cockroaches, and which apply to rodents? 13-10 1. I nest in scraps of paper, cloth, and hair. 2. I produce a strong oily odor. 3. My droppings are shiny black. 4. I nest in burrows along the foundation. 5. My droppings look like grains of pepper. Illustrations courtesy of Orkin Commercial
Similar presentations
© 2024 SlidePlayer.com Inc.
All rights reserved.