Pest ControlQuestion 194 of 319
In Integrated Pest Management (IPM), what is typically considered the FIRST line of defense — done before any chemical control?
a.Routine fogging with a broad-spectrum pesticide
b.Releasing predator insects in the dining room
c.Sanitation and cleaning (removing food residue, grease, spills, and clutter)
d.Doing nothing until customers complain
Explanation
IPM treats sanitation as the first line of defense: regularly cleaning floors, drains, and equipment; promptly wiping up spills; emptying trash; and removing clutter. This denies pests the food, water, and shelter they need, so chemical control becomes a last resort, not a routine.
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