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.Sanitation and cleaning (removing food residue, grease, spills, and clutter)
b.Routine fogging with a broad-spectrum pesticide
c.Releasing predator insects in the dining room
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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