Pests & FacilitiesQuestion 150 of 240
A manager notices roaches are attracted to the moist area under a leaking dish sink. Under IPM, what is the best long-term fix?
a.Spray insecticide under the sink every night
b.Place open food as bait to lure them away
c.Repair the leak to deny the water source, then clean and monitor the area
d.Turn off the lights so roaches cannot see
Explanation
Denying pests water is a core IPM principle, so repairing the leak removes what draws the roaches, followed by cleaning and monitoring. Nightly spraying near dishes causes chemical contamination and does not fix the cause. Removing food, water, and harborage is more effective and lasting than repeated pesticide use.
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