Integrated Pest Management for Cockroaches

IPM for Cockroaches Part1 Inspection/Scouting /Monitoring

1 Three species of cockroaches which are prevalent in the Northeast area were mentioned in the article. Select the type which was NOT listed in the article. American Cockroach German Cockroach New England Cockroach Brownbanded Cockroach None of the above 2 Of the roaches listed which is considered to be the "number one pest"? American Cockroach German Cockroach New England Cockroach Brownbanded Cockroach None of the above 3 Because roaches can contaminate food with bacteria, transmit disease and cause allergies, the threshold (number of roaches found before management is warranted) is what number? 10 3 6 1 25 4 When inspecting for roaches, which of the following statements is correct according to the article? Look in wide open spaces, that are cool and moist. Try to inspect at noon. Use a flashlight or dental mirror. Search for living or dead roaches. Look in cracks, tight spots, that are warm and moist. Try to inspect at night Use a flashlight or dental mirror. Search for living or dead roaches. Look in wide open spaces, that are cool and dry. Try to inspect in the morning as no extra lighting will be needed . Look in cracks, that are cool and dry. Try to inspect at night. Search only for living cockroaches. None of the above 5 Cockroaches are most likely to be found in which room? Kitchen Bedroom Living Room Family Room Attic 6 In what other room(s) might you commonly expect to find roaches? Bath Attic Bedroom Basement Both A & D above 7 To inspect and monitor, the article suggests drawing a diagram of the room being inspected and using "sticky traps." Which of the following statements is listed in the article as part of the suggested method? Draw a simple diagram Purchase sticky traps that contain a glue that traps the roaches. Write the date on a trap and place it near evidence of roaches. On your diagram, mark the spots where the traps are placed, and check the traps later. All of the above 8 Areas in the kitchen which should be scouted include which of the following? Behind sinks, the stove and other appliances At the back of and along the interior frame of cabinets and drawers, checking any voids. Edges of drop ceilings, especially above cooking and dishwashing areas. At the back of the refrigerator All areas listed above 9 When scouting in the bathroom, you should inspect which areas? Behind the tub Around the shower Under and around the sinks Near the toilet area All of the above 10 American roaches frequent basements, coming in from sewers and landfills. Where should you inspect in the basement area? Open the covers on inside floor drains Check the ceiling areas Check the foundation Both A & C above Both B & C above 11 Since knowing the species of roach will help to fine-tune the control/management methods, which species of roach is shown in the picture? German roach American roach Kitchen roach Brownbanded roach Pennsylvania wood roach 12 Which species of roach is shown in the picture? German roach American roach Palmetto bug Brownbanded roach Pennsylvania wood roach 13 Which species of roach is shown in this picture? German roach American roach Pennsylvania wood roach Brownbanded roach Waterbug 14 Which childhood diseases are listed in the article as possibly being transmitted by roaches? hepatitis parasitic toxoplasmosis whooping cough typhus Items A, B & D 15 From which species of roach do structural pest control operators derive 60 percent of their business? American roach Brownbanded roach German roach Pennsylvania wood roach None of the above