6.12 Prevention of Rodents Flashcards
What is another name for the Norway rat?
Rattus Norvegicus
What is the most common and largest rat?
Norway Rat
Characteristic of Norway Rat?
tail is shorter than the body and head combined
What are the preferred foods of the Norway Rat?
Garbage Meat Fish Vegetable Fruit Cereal
What is another name for roof rat?
Rattus Rattus
Which rat is typically found on ship?
Rood Rat
Characteristics of Root Rat
tail is longer than the head and the body
What are the preferred foods of the roof rat?
seeds cereals vegetables fruit and grass LEATHER GOODS Chocolates Weaker members of its own kind
Which rat is an agile climber?
Roof Rat
Characteristics of the house/field mouse?
tail is about as long as the head and body combined
How far do house rats stray?
10-30 feet
What are the only approved methods for shipboard use?
Traps
What are no authorized in the control of rodents?
rodenticides
What should be eliminated to kill rats?
food, shelter, water
At what minimum diameter are rat guards?
36in