CH 2 Shipboard Pest Quiz part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
- What is the most commonly-encountered pest aboard Navy ships? (Page 2-1)
A
German Cockroach
2
Q
- How often must the the MDR inspect berthing spaces to ensure the compartment is free from insects? (Page 2-10)
A
Every other week
3
Q
- What is the average lifespan of German Cockroaches? (Page 2-2)
A
1 year
4
Q
- How many days on average does it take for German Cockroach nymphs to fully mature? (Page 2-2)
A
40-60
5
Q
- What percent of pesticide baits should be checked every 3-7 days as a representative sample to gauge overall effectiveness? (Page 2-10)
A
10%
6
Q
- Residual pesticides should only be used when the submarine is not expected to submerge for at least what period following the application? (Page 2-12)
A
24 hours
7
Q
- What are young cockroaches called? (Page 2-1)
A
Nymphs
8
Q
- Complete field days of spaces that have been treated with insecticides should not be completed for a minimum of how many hours to prevent insecticides from being washed out of cracks and crevices?
A
24
9
Q
- How many egg capsules is an adult German Cockroach female capable of producing in their lifetime? (Page 2-2)
A
6
10
Q
- Over how many species of insects mostly consisting of beetles and moths can infest food products that are brought aboard ships? (Page 2-12)
A
100
11
Q
- How long must spaces be ventilated that have been treated with insecticide before personnel will be allowed entry? (Page 2-9)
A
30 minutes
12
Q
- How many weeks will it take before there is a noticeable reduction in cockroach numbers after using pesticide baits? (Page 2-10)
A
1-2
13
Q
- How long will it take at freezer temperatures of 0°F to kill a cockroach? (Page 2-7)
A
48-72 hours
14
Q
- Food, water, warmth, along with what else are the four key factors that support cockroach infestations? (Page 2-6)
A
Harborages
15
Q
- If more than how many cockroaches during a 24 hour period are trapped in a cockroach trap then pesticide treatment may be necessary? (Page 2-6)
A
2
