Pest ControlQuestion 79 of 319
You see one live cockroach in the dish area during lunch service. What does this most likely indicate?
a.The dishwasher is too hot for them, so the kitchen is safe
b.Pesticides have already worked and no further action is needed
c.There is probably a much larger population hiding nearby, and the manager must be notified
d.Nothing — a single roach is normal and can be ignored
Explanation
Cockroaches are nocturnal and hide in cracks and warm voids. Seeing one during the day usually means there are many more out of sight. Report the sighting to the manager so monitoring and exclusion can be stepped up and a licensed PCO contacted if needed.
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