Georgia Pest Control Practice Test

Which of the following is not a common route of entry for pests?

1. Ingestion

2. Dermal

3. Inhalation

4. Eyes

The correct answer is: Eyes

In understanding the common routes of entry for pests, it's important to note that pests typically enter environments through various physical means and not all human body parts are common entry points for pest-related issues. The route through the eyes is not a recognized or practical way for pests to enter the human body or to cause problems associated with pest control. Pests generally do not target the eyes as an entry point, unlike more common routes such as ingestion, where pests can contaminate food or water; dermal, where pests like fleas or bedbugs can bite; and inhalation, which may involve inhaling tiny pest allergens and particles. Conversely, ingestion, dermal contact, and inhalation are all valid and recognized routes through which pests can directly affect humans or animals. Therefore, identifying the eyes as an uncommon entry point clearly differentiates it from the other more typical routes of pest entry.