Which activity is included among environmental health services to address insect and vector problems?

• A. Routine inspection of all food establishments
• B. Survey and recommendations concerning insect and vector problems
• C. Laboratory services
• D. Food sanitation instructor training programs

Answer: (B)

Environmental health work to address insects and vectors centers on surveying the environment to identify pest problems and then providing practical recommendations to fix them. A targeted survey helps spot breeding sites, standing water, sanitation gaps, waste management issues, and building entry points that let pests in. With that information, health professionals can offer concrete actions—like sealing cracks, eliminating standing water, improving waste disposal, using screens, and coordinating with vector-control programs—that reduce vector habitats and human exposure. This approach directly tackles the problem and guides improvements, which is why it’s the best fit. Routine inspections look at general compliance, laboratory services provide analysis that supports decisions, and instructor training focuses on education rather than addressing the current pest problems.