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IPM REVIEW. Choose a category. You will be given a question. Give the correct answer or solution. Click to begin. Choose a point value!. Click here for the final question. IPM. Roles & Responsibilities. Cockroaches. Rodents. Bed Bugs. 10 Points. 10 Points. 10 Points. 10 Points.
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IPM REVIEW • Choose a category. • You will be given a question. • Give the correct answer or solution. Click to begin
Choose a point value! Click here for the final question
IPM Roles & Responsibilities Cockroaches Rodents Bed Bugs 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points 10 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 30 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 40 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points 50 Points
What tool should you always have in your hands when inspecting?
Pests 2. Misuse of pesticides (over exposure or use of risky and illegal pesticides)
Caulk Wire Mesh Weather Stripping Door Sweeps Screen Trash Cans With Lids
What does “integrated” mean in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
“Integrated” means that the team uses many approaches that work together to manage pests.
Who has the responsibility of bed bug preparation for the PMP?
The answer is site-specific. Responsibilities may vary by the type of tenant: Elderly Disabled Those unable to afford to do preparation
Keep units clean and clutter-free Observe Report Educate Prepare units for PMP visit
Who is responsible for reporting pest sightings and needed repairs?
Everyone. This is a TEAM effort.
Ask questions • Look in the IPM log • Inspect the property • Identify pests
What are the 4 most common types of cockroaches found in multifamily housing?
German Cockroaches American Cockroaches Oriental Cockroaches Brown Banded Cockroaches
Cockroach frass and body parts can cause or trigger allergies and asthma. Dead cockroaches may contain live eggs that are about to hatch.
What’s wrong with this? Hole Bait Station
The hole should have been filled with copper mesh and caulk/foam. The bait station should be flush with the entry point or plumbing line.
Strong-smelling cleaners Pesticide sprays Nicotine from cigarette smoke
List 3 areas in a multifamily building (outside of units) where cockroaches may feed and hide.
Rats Their range can bring them inside AND outside.
Bites Asthma and allergies Food contamination Fire hazard from chewed wires Bringing other pests such as fleas
What’s wrong with this rodent control? Mouse Hole Boric Acid
Boric acid works on cockroaches (not rodents) AND the hole should be filled.
B. With the edge of the trap touching the wall. Rodents like to keep their sides in contact with a wall at all times.
True or False? Bed bugs are found only in beds.
Can a person with no arm strength prepare for a bed bug treatment?
No They will need help bagging objects, vacuuming, and moving furniture away from the walls.
True or False? A resident can take care of a bed bug infestation on his or her own.