Facilities, Cleaning & PestsQuestion 294 of 320
To deny pests access to the building, what is a correct control at exterior openings?
a.Prop the delivery door open with a wedge all day
b.Leave a two-inch gap under the back door for airflow
c.Remove the window screens to let in light
d.Keep exterior doors self-closing and tight, screen open windows, and seal gaps around pipes
Explanation
Denying pest access means outer openings must be protected: exterior doors self-closing and tight-fitting, open windows screened, and gaps around utility lines and pipes sealed. Even a small gap under a door or an open, unscreened window is an invitation to rodents and insects. Exclusion at the building envelope is the first line of an effective pest program.
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