This document discusses types of pests and rodents that can be found in food establishments, including rats, mice, flies, cockroaches, and insects. It also discusses precautions that can be taken both inside and outside the establishment to control pests. This includes discussing integrated pest management programs and proper use and storage of poisonous or toxic materials for pest control.

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3. One Pot Chicken & Rice Dinner
This week’s recipe from the
Student Workbook is:
This method will be putting a
combination cooking method
to the test. We will start off
dry with a little oil, sweating
the vegetables, then add the
chicken to sear it off, followed
by the rice. We then add in
some of our fresh chicken
stock.
Chapter Recipe

4. Types of Pests & Rodents

5. Rodents
Rats and mice are the most common type of rodents.
Types of Pests & Rodents

6. Flies
• Flies are not just a nuisance to staff
and customers, as they can carry and
spread hundreds of diseases (e.g.,
Shigella spp.).
• Flies are attracted to food,
predominantly liquid food.
• They can only eat liquid food but are
able to dissolve solid food by
vomiting on it and sucking the vomit
back up using their straw-shaped
tongue.
Types of Pests & Rodents

7. Cockroaches
• One of the problems is that before
they walk across sanitized surfaces or
unadulterated food, they have most
certainly spent time in the trash,
contaminated water, or mold and
mildew found in hard-to-clean areas.
• Roaches carry many bad bugs, such as
Salmonella (bacteria) and Hepatitis
(virus) which can lead to foodborne
illness.
Types of Pests & Rodents

8. Insects
• Many types of insects can find their
way into stored or packaged
products, such as beetles, moths,
weevils, mites, etc.
• They have plenty of food and refuge
where they multiply, excrete waste,
and die.
• When these pests contaminate the
food, they can cause foodborne
illness or allergic reactions when
consumed.
Types of Pests & Rodents

9. Service Animals
• While pets are prohibited from food
establishments, service animals are an
exception and are not considered pets.
• This exception is a right afforded by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which
prevents privately owned businesses that
serve the public from discriminating
Types of Pests & Rodents

10. Pet Dogs in Outdoor Dining Areas
• Starting with the 2022
Food Code, if approved by
the regulatory authority,
food establishments may
allow pet dogs in outdoor
dining areas.
• Food employees are not
allowed to touch pet dogs
or any other animal that
may be present, e.g. patrol
dogs.
Types of Pests & Rodents

11. Taking Precautions

12. Exterior Areas
There are several pest control-related
precautions to take outside the food
establishment.
• Outdoor Dining
• Lighting
• Trash storage
• Exterior openings
Taking Precautions

13. Interior Areas
There are several pest control-related precautions to take inside the
food establishment.
• Dining
• Food Preparation
• Storage
• Trash
• Floor Drains
Taking Precautions

14. Integrated Pest
Management (IPM)
Program

15. An IPM program is designed to:
• Keep pests from entering the premises
• Prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage
• Minimize health risks to people, property,
and the environment
What is it?
IPM is a science-based process that uses biological, environmental, and
technological information to manage pest damage to minimize
economic costs and risks to people, property, and the environment.
Optimal results are obtained working with a professional pest control
operator (PCO) when developing an IPM program. These specialists
have specific training and experience in preventing pest entry and
dealing with infestations safely within a food operation.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program

16. Pest Management Logs
The PIC must be able to explain the integrated pest management (IPM)
program to an inspector and show logs, pest traps, and related
chemicals stored on the premises. The following is an example of a
daily pest control management log.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program

17. Poisonous or Toxic
Materials

18. What is it?
Poisonous or Toxic Materials
Poisonous and toxic chemicals used to control pests are dangerous and
must be used and stored properly to keep staff and food safe.
Poisonous or toxic materials are included
in 4 categories:
• Cleaners and sanitizers
• Pesticides, except sanitizers
• Substances necessary for the operation
and maintenance of the establishment
• Substances that are not necessary for
the operation and maintenance of the
establishment