6-7 Manage the Pest Control Program Flashcards
Define vector:
- Any arthropod or rodent capable of transmitting disease to individuals
- Acts as an intermediate host or reservoirs
Define host:
-Individual potentially susceptible to illness
Define reservoir:
- Organism where the agent lives or multiplies
- Intermediate host
Define Pesticide:
Any substance or mixture of substance that kills pests
What are the functions of a Navy entomologist?
- Onsite consults
- Technical assistance
- Recommendations
- training for shipboard pest control
What is the purpose of conducting vector control operations?
- Preserves health and morale
- Prevents disease transmission
- Eliminates hosts and reservoirs
- Ensures a safe food supply
What is DOD directive 4150.07
DOD Pest control management
What is OPNAVINST 6250.4C
Pest management programs
Who is responsible for standardizing pesticide and equipment recommended by BUMED for use aboard ship?
Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEASYSCOM)
What are BUMEDs responsibilities for the pest management program?
- Monitor and evaluate shipboard pest programs
- Provide professional guidance
- Develop and provide training
What are the commanding officer responsibilities for the pest control program?
Ensure SMDR is certified for shipboard pest management
What are the SMDRs responsibilities for the pest control program?
- Procure supplies and equipment
- Conduct or supervise pest management
- Record all pest management activities
- Report pest management info to higher
What are the three pesticide STANDARDS?
- Restricted
- Non-restricted
- Nonstandard
define restricted standard:
For use by trained pesticide applicators
Define non-restricted STANDARD:
-does not require special training to apply
Define nonstandard pesticides:
MUST be approved by an entomologist