Which statement best describes basic pest-control practices in a shop environment?

• A. Keep premises clean, seal cracks, store food properly, dispose of waste promptly, and use licensed pest-control services
• B. Keep premises clean and seal cracks only
• C. Store food improperly to deter pests
• D. Use unlicensed pest-control services

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is that effective pest control in a shop comes from reducing attractants and preventing entry through a combination of cleanliness, sealing gaps, proper food storage, prompt waste disposal, and using licensed professionals. Keeping the shop clean removes crumbs and spills that attract pests and eliminates hiding spots. Sealing cracks and gaps stops pests from getting inside. Storing food properly prevents pests from having easy access to nourishment. Disposing of waste promptly reduces odors and leftover food that attract pests. Using licensed pest-control professionals ensures that any treatments are safe, compliant with regulations, and applied correctly.

The best statement includes all of these practices, covering every major way pests are kept out and managed in a shop environment. The other options are incomplete or unsafe: focusing only on cleaning and sealing cracks misses food storage and waste disposal; suggesting improper storage actually invites pests; and using unlicensed pest-control services can be unsafe and illegal.