Chapter 11 Pest Management Flashcards

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Jackson is well aware that the ____ is most likely to have the biggest effect on the types of pests encountered in and around the building.

a. kind of materials used in constructing the building
b. region of the country in which the building is located
c. relative number of people who occupy the building
d. absolute number of people who occupy the building

A

b. region of the country in which the building is located

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Maintaining good sanitation, proper solid waste management, and a well-manicured landscape are the cornerstones of an effective ______ management effort.

a. cockroach
b. termite
c. fruit fly
d. rodent

A

d. rodent

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Hiram is managing a building with a cafeteria. Many of the tiles in the cafeteria are broken which may become a harborage area for _____.

a. fruit flies
b. rodents
c. German cockroaches
d. birds

A

c. German cockroaches

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_____ are exempt from bird control.

a. canada Geese
b. Starlings
c. Pigeons
d. Sparrows

A

a. Canada geese

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5
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If considering ______ for pest control, it is important for the facilities manager to consider all other effects that any changes may have on other systems, finishes, and indoor air quality.

a. baiting
b. climate control
c. vacuuming
d. watering

A

b. climate control

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6
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As a facilities manger, Sharese will want to select IPM over other pest management methods to _____ by focusing on proactive preventive measures rather than reactive pesticide application.

a. increase pesticide usage
b. decrease non-chemical approaches
c. reduce emergency expenditures
d. increase pest exposure

A

d. reduce emergency expenditures

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A main difference between IPM and other methods of pest mangement is the:

a. types o fpests treated.
b. number of pests treated
c. relationsship between the pest management consultant and owner/manager.
d. relationship between the pest management consultant and occupants.

A

c. relationship between the pest mangement consultant and owner or manger.

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Natasha has implemented an IPM program in her building without success. One factor that would not impact the success of the IPM program would be the:

a. types of pests
b. degree of implementation of cultural, mechanical, and structural recommendations.
c. expertise of the pest management technician
d. education of the property manger and occupants

A

a. types of pests

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Jasper, the property manager, informs building tenants that they are responsible for cooperating with his IPM program and _______ the collection of pest samples.

a. discourages
b. mandates
c. encourages
d. prohibits

A

c. encourages

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