Which set of practices forms the foundation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
a.Spray a general-use pesticide over the floors, walls, shelving, and equipment at the start of every shift and let the residue keep pests out
b.Set out open pans of food scraps in one back corner so pests gather in a single spot and can be swept up at closing time
c.Deny pests access, deny them food and water, and deny them shelter, using a licensed operator when treatment is needed
d.Prop the back door open through the day for ventilation and rely on a bright light over the doorway to repel flying insects
Explanation
IPM rests on denying pests entry, denying them food and water, and denying them shelter, so the building simply does not support them; chemical treatment is a last resort applied by a licensed pest control operator with food protected or removed first. Routine shift-by-shift spraying puts pesticide near food and treats the symptom, deliberately setting out scraps feeds the infestation, and an open door with a light over it invites insects in rather than keeping them out. Exclusion and sanitation do far more than pesticide.
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