6-7 Manage the Pest Control Program Flashcards

1
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Define vector:

A
  • Any arthropod or rodent capable of transmitting disease to individuals
  • Acts as an intermediate host or reservoirs
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2
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Define host:

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-Individual potentially susceptible to illness

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3
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Define reservoir:

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  • Organism where the agent lives or multiplies

- Intermediate host

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4
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Define Pesticide:

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Any substance or mixture of substance that kills pests

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5
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What are the functions of a Navy entomologist?

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  • Onsite consults
  • Technical assistance
  • Recommendations
  • training for shipboard pest control
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6
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What is the purpose of conducting vector control operations?

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  • Preserves health and morale
  • Prevents disease transmission
  • Eliminates hosts and reservoirs
  • Ensures a safe food supply
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7
Q

What is DOD directive 4150.07

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DOD Pest control management

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8
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What is OPNAVINST 6250.4C

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Pest management programs

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9
Q

Who is responsible for standardizing pesticide and equipment recommended by BUMED for use aboard ship?

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Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEASYSCOM)

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10
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What are BUMEDs responsibilities for the pest management program?

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  • Monitor and evaluate shipboard pest programs
  • Provide professional guidance
  • Develop and provide training
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11
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What are the commanding officer responsibilities for the pest control program?

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Ensure SMDR is certified for shipboard pest management

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12
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What are the SMDRs responsibilities for the pest control program?

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  • Procure supplies and equipment
  • Conduct or supervise pest management
  • Record all pest management activities
  • Report pest management info to higher
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13
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What are the three pesticide STANDARDS?

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  • Restricted
  • Non-restricted
  • Nonstandard
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14
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define restricted standard:

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For use by trained pesticide applicators

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15
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Define non-restricted STANDARD:

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-does not require special training to apply

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16
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Define nonstandard pesticides:

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MUST be approved by an entomologist

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17
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What is Acaricide?

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Controls mites, scorpions, spiders and ticks

18
Q

What are the three divisions of insecticide?

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  • Adulticide
  • Larvicide
  • Ovicide
19
Q

What is an example of an inorganic pesticide?

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Boric acid

20
Q

What is significant about organophosphate?

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it contains phosphate

21
Q

What are the pesticide modes of entry?

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  • Stomach poisons
  • Contact poisons
  • Fumigants
22
Q

What are some pesticide modes of action?

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  • Biological
  • Descants
  • Preservatives
  • Growth Regulators
23
Q

When talking about mode of action define biological:

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formulation containing parasitic microorganisms

24
Q

When talked about modes of action define preservatives:

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poisonous substances applied to material such as wood

25
Q

What are some examples of pesticide formulations?

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  • Oil solution
  • Emulsions
  • Suspensions
  • Dusts
  • Granules
26
Q

If a pesticide is labeled DANGER what will its label look like?

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  • Skull and cross bones
  • Antidote statement
  • Higley toxic
27
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If a pesticide is labeled with WARNING what is its meaning?

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  • No antidote statement

- Moderately toxic

28
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If a pesticede is labeled with CAUTION what does that mean?

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  • No antidote statement

- Slightly toxic

29
Q

What must all pesticides be labeled with?

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-Keep out of reach of children

30
Q

When wearing a respirator how often are you required to change out the filter in normal and heavy conditions?

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  • 8 hours - normal

- 4 hours - heavy

31
Q

What kind of goggles are used when spraying pesticides?

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-Either unvented or indirectly vented goggles

32
Q

What type of apron is worn when spraying pesticides?

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A rubber apron

33
Q

When handling pesticides, how often should you check you gloves for leaks?

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Daily

34
Q

What damage can Organophosphates cause?

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-Irreversible cholinesterase inhibition

35
Q

What is the TX for overexposure to organophosphates?

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  • 2-4mg atropine
  • Repeat 5-10 min until atropinization
  • 2PAM chloride, 1 G iv slowly
36
Q

What is the damage of overexposure to carbamate?

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-reversible cholinesterase inhibition

37
Q

What is the treatment for overexposure to carbamate?

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  • 2-4mg atropine

- 2PAM CL Contraindicated

38
Q

What is the treatment for a CNS depressant/ stimulant?

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  • Lavage stomach 2-4 liters of water
  • Induce catharsis with 30 mg Sodium sulphate
  • Give Calcium gluconate (10 ml ampules) iv 4 hours
39
Q

What are the minimum requirements for a pesticide spill kit?

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  • Absorbent material
  • Shovel
  • PPE
  • Detergent/chlorine
  • Leak proof barrel
40
Q

Where are you supposed to record shipboard pest control requirements?

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  • SAMS

- Separate pest control log

41
Q

How often are you supposed to report pest management activities to Navy entomology center?

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Monthly

42
Q

What form do you record or report pest management activities with?

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DD1532-1