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
What is Acaricide?
Controls mites, scorpions, spiders and ticks
What are the three divisions of insecticide?
- Adulticide
- Larvicide
- Ovicide
What is an example of an inorganic pesticide?
Boric acid
What is significant about organophosphate?
it contains phosphate
What are the pesticide modes of entry?
- Stomach poisons
- Contact poisons
- Fumigants
What are some pesticide modes of action?
- Biological
- Descants
- Preservatives
- Growth Regulators
When talking about mode of action define biological:
formulation containing parasitic microorganisms
When talked about modes of action define preservatives:
poisonous substances applied to material such as wood
What are some examples of pesticide formulations?
- Oil solution
- Emulsions
- Suspensions
- Dusts
- Granules
If a pesticide is labeled DANGER what will its label look like?
- Skull and cross bones
- Antidote statement
- Higley toxic
If a pesticide is labeled with WARNING what is its meaning?
- No antidote statement
- Moderately toxic
If a pesticede is labeled with CAUTION what does that mean?
- No antidote statement
- Slightly toxic
What must all pesticides be labeled with?
-Keep out of reach of children
When wearing a respirator how often are you required to change out the filter in normal and heavy conditions?
- 8 hours - normal
- 4 hours - heavy
What kind of goggles are used when spraying pesticides?
-Either unvented or indirectly vented goggles
What type of apron is worn when spraying pesticides?
A rubber apron
When handling pesticides, how often should you check you gloves for leaks?
Daily
What damage can Organophosphates cause?
-Irreversible cholinesterase inhibition
What is the TX for overexposure to organophosphates?
- 2-4mg atropine
- Repeat 5-10 min until atropinization
- 2PAM chloride, 1 G iv slowly
What is the damage of overexposure to carbamate?
-reversible cholinesterase inhibition
What is the treatment for overexposure to carbamate?
- 2-4mg atropine
- 2PAM CL Contraindicated
What is the treatment for a CNS depressant/ stimulant?
- Lavage stomach 2-4 liters of water
- Induce catharsis with 30 mg Sodium sulphate
- Give Calcium gluconate (10 ml ampules) iv 4 hours
What are the minimum requirements for a pesticide spill kit?
- Absorbent material
- Shovel
- PPE
- Detergent/chlorine
- Leak proof barrel
Where are you supposed to record shipboard pest control requirements?
- SAMS
- Separate pest control log
How often are you supposed to report pest management activities to Navy entomology center?
Monthly
What form do you record or report pest management activities with?
DD1532-1
