Pest ControlQuestion 75 of 319
Small dark pellets that look like grains of rice are most likely a sign of which pest?
a.Houseflies
b.Cockroaches
c.Rodents (mice or rats)
d.Stored-product weevils
Explanation
Rodent droppings are typically dark, firm, and shaped like grains of rice. Cockroach droppings, by contrast, look like ground pepper or coffee grounds. Identifying the type of dropping helps target the response.
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