ServSafe Pest Control
Master pest control concepts for the ServSafe Food Manager Certification exam. These 20 flashcards cover signs of infestation, prevention strategies, working with PCOs, and legal requirements to help you pass with confidence.
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Question 1
What are the two most common signs that rodents are present in a food establishment?
Answer
Droppings (feces) and gnaw marks are the two most common signs of rodent activity in a food establishment.
Question 2
What does it indicate when cockroach droppings resemble small black pepper grains or coffee grounds?
Answer
It indicates a cockroach infestation, as these small dark droppings are a telltale sign of cockroach presence and activity.
Question 3
What is a 'runway' or 'rub mark' and which pest does it indicate?
Answer
A rub mark is a dark, greasy smear left along walls or baseboards by rodents repeatedly traveling the same path; it indicates a rodent infestation.
Question 4
Finding shed skins, egg cases (oothecae), and a musty odor are signs of infestation by which pest?
Answer
These are signs of a cockroach infestation. Cockroaches shed their exoskeletons as they grow and produce egg cases called oothecae.
Question 5
Which time of day is the best time to inspect for cockroach activity, and why?
Answer
Nighttime or periods of darkness are best, because cockroaches are nocturnal insects that hide during daylight hours and become active in the dark.
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