Pest ControlQuestion 73 of 319
Which approach is the recommended standard for managing pests in a food facility?
a.Leaving back doors open so any pests inside can leave on their own
b.Relying only on glue traps and ignoring sanitation
c.Integrated Pest Management (IPM): prevention, monitoring, and targeted control
d.Spraying pesticides on a fixed weekly schedule whether or not pests are seen
Explanation
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the standard food-safety approach. It combines prevention (denying food, water, and shelter), routine monitoring, and the most targeted control method available. Routine blanket spraying is discouraged because it does not address the conditions that attract pests.
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