6-11 Prevention of Fleas, Ticks, Mites and Bedbugs Flashcards
1
Q
What diseases can the oriental rat flea spread
A
- bubonic plague
- typhus
2
Q
How do you treat flea infested buildings?
A
-Apply residual sprays to floor rugs and walls 2 feet above the floor
3
Q
How do you prevent fleas from entering a building?
A
Spray the foundation to a height of 2-3 feet
4
Q
What is the main characteristic of the hard tick?
A
It has a scutum
5
Q
What diseases does the hard tick transmit?
A
- Lyme disease
- RMSF
- Ricketts
6
Q
What disease does the soft tick transmit?
A
Relapsing of recurrent fever
7
Q
Where do you find food infesting mites?
A
-cheese bread cereals
8
Q
What type of reaction does scabies cause?
A
-intense itching
9
Q
What are some characteristics of bed bugs?
A
Flat, reddish brown, wingless
10
Q
What areas need to be treated?
A
- racks
- Corner of bunks
- lockers
- springs
- stanchions
- behind equipment
