6-9-2 Prevention of Stored Product Pests Flashcards
1
Q
Indian Meal Moths
A
Less common than beetles, infest farinaceous products. Grayish band across upper 1/3 of their reddish-bronze wings
2
Q
Beetles
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4 types of beetles
Flour Beetle
Dermestid beetle
Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle
Rice Weevil
3
Q
Flour Beetle
A
- “Tribolum” beetles
- Females lay an average of 440 eggs
4
Q
Dermestid Beetle
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- Khapra Beetle
- Hairs on outside of larvae can cause intestinal trauma, dermatitis and allergic reaction
- Quarantinable insect
- Whole lot must be condemned dead or alive
5
Q
Saw-toothed Grain Beetle
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-Most commonly found store product pest aboard ship
- Thorax bears 6 saw-toothed projections on each side
6
Q
Rice Weevil
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-Most destructive store product pests.
- 2 yellow/red spots on top of each wing
7
Q
Foods with high infestation potential
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Starchy foods
- Grits
- Farnia
- Macaroni
- Flour
- Dry beans
- Rice
8
Q
Pierside Inspections
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If insects are found, separate infested supplies and notify SUPPO
9
Q
Storerooms
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Less than 7 beetles per pound
Two weeks at 0F is required to kill all stages of insects
