An Integrated Pest Management IPM program Uses prevention

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) 13 -2

The Three Rules of Integrated Pest Management 1 Deny pests access to the establishment 2 Deny pests food, water, and shelter 3 13 -3 Work with a licensed PCO to eliminate pests that do enter Photo courtesy of the National Pest Management Association

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 13 -4

To deny pests food and shelter: 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 13 -5

Signs of a cockroach infestation include: A strong oily odor Droppings similar to grains of pepper Capsule-shaped egg cases 13 -6 Illustration courtesy of Orkin Commercial

Signs of a rodent infestation include: Shiny, black droppings Evidence of gnawing Tracks Nesting material (scraps of paper, cloth, hair) Burrows in dirt or along foundation 13 -7 Illustration courtesy of Orkin Commercial

Before your PCO applies pesticides: Remove all food and food-contact surfaces Cover immovable equipment and food-contact surfaces After pesticides have been applied: Wash, rinse, and sanitize food-contact surfaces Keep corresponding MSDS on the premises 13 -8 Photo courtesy of the National Pest Management Association

If pesticides will be stored on the premises: 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 13 -9

Which of the following characteristics apply to cockroaches, and which apply to rodents? 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. 13 -10 Illustrations courtesy of Orkin Commercial