6-12-2 Prevention of Rodents

Question 1

Types of Rats

Answer 1

Norway Rat
Roof Rat
House Mouse

Question 2

Norway Rat

Answer 2

Rattus Norvegicus
- Most common and biggest rat
- Tail is shorter than the body and head combined
- Preferred foods: Garbage, meat, fish, veggies, fruit and cereal

Question 3

Roof Rat

Answer 3

Rattus Rattus
- Smaller than Norway rat, frequently found on ships
- Tail is longer than body and head combined
- Preferred foods: Seeds, cereals, veggies, leathers goods and weaker roof rats

Question 4

House Mouse

Answer 4

• Smallest of domestic rodents
• Tail is as long as head and body combined

Question 5

Rat Guards

Answer 5

• All rat guards must have a minimum 36 inch outside diameter
• Must be 6 feet from the pier and 2 feet from the vessel

Question 6

BUMEDINST 6210.4

Answer 6

Ship Sanitation Certificate Program Requirements

Question 7

NAVMED 6210/1

Answer 7

US Ship Sanitation Control Exemption/Ship Sanitation Control Certificate

Question 8

NAVMED 6210/2

Answer 8

Notification of 30-day Extension of Ships Sanitation Exemption Control Certificate

Question 9

NAVMED 6210/3

Answer 9

US Navy Declaration of Health Certificate

Question 10

NAVMED 6210/4

Answer 10

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate RESTRICTED Inspection Card