6.9 Flashcards
Which pest has a grayish band across the upper 1/3 of their reddish-bronze wings
Indian Meal moths
What beetles are also known as Tribolium beetles?
Flour beetles
Which beetles are shiny, flat, reddish brown with minute pitting?
Flour beetles
What do Dermestid beetles look like?
reddish brown with pale markings on the wings
Which beetle is also known as the Khapra Beetle?
Dermestid Beetles
Which beetle is medically important? and why?
Dermestid
It’s hairs cause intestinal trauma, eye irritation, dermatitis, and allergic reaction
Which is considered a quarantinable insect? and why?
The Dermestid beetle
If found, must throw out the whole lot
Dermestid larva are significant because
they are resistant to starvation, can live years without food
Which is the most common shipboard pest?
Saw-toothed grain beetle
Which is the most destructive store product pest?
Rice weevil
Foods with high infestation potential:
1) Barley
2) Cereal
3) Cookie/cake mix
4) Cornmeal
5) Dry beans and peas
6) Dry mix
7) Farina
8) Flour
9) Grits
10) Macaroni
11) Rice
If underway, inspect stored goods every
2 weeks
If insects are found during pier side inspection
- separate infested supplies and notify the Supply Officer
- recommend supplies not come on board
If a small quantity of less than ______ the item should be removed immediately and placed in a freezer space for at least _______ and used as soon as possible thereafter.
7 beetles/ per pound
3 days
What time & temp is required to kill all stages of insects?
2 weeks at 0*F
