Facilities, Cleaning & PestsQuestion 304 of 320
During a routine check the manager finds gnaw marks on a flour bag, greasy rub marks along a wall, and small dark droppings. What is the best response?
a.Clean up the droppings and assume the problem is solved
b.Discard contaminated food, clean and sanitize the area, and contact a licensed pest control operator to identify and treat the rodent problem
c.Set out extra food to keep the rodents away from the flour
d.Wait to see if the signs appear again next month
Explanation
Gnaw marks, greasy rub marks, and droppings are classic signs of a rodent infestation. The manager should throw out any food that may be contaminated, clean and sanitize affected areas, and bring in a licensed pest control operator to identify the entry points and treat the problem. Ignoring the signs or feeding the pests only lets the infestation grow.
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