Pests & FacilitiesQuestion 127 of 240
Deliveries arrive at a restaurant. What is a good IPM practice at receiving to keep pests out?
a.Store deliveries directly on the floor
b.Inspect shipments for pests and damage, and remove cardboard/packaging promptly
c.Bring all cardboard boxes into dry storage and keep them
d.Leave the back door propped open for airflow
Explanation
Inspecting incoming deliveries for pests, holes, and droppings, and quickly breaking down and discarding cardboard, keeps pests and their eggs from entering with supplies. Cardboard harbors roaches and provides nesting material, so it should not be stored. Propped doors and floor storage invite pests inside.
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