CH 2 Shipboard Pest Quiz part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
- What are the first line of defense against SPP infestations? (Page 2-22)
A
Preventive Controls
2
Q
- What family of beetles are medically important because hairs on the outside of the larvae can cause intestinal trauma, eye irritation, dermatitis and allergic reactions? (Page 2-13)
A
Dermestidae
3
Q
- Onboard inspections of all replenishments must be conducted within how many hours of receipt? (Page 2-20)
A
48
4
Q
- Up to how many years can saw-toothed grain beetles live? (Page 2-15)
A
3
5
Q
- How many eggs during her lifetime can the female saw-toothed grain beetle lay? (Page 2-15)
A
280
6
Q
- What are minute insects about the size of a pinhead that are sometimes found covering stored food products? (Page 2-16)
A
Booklice
7
Q
- What is the acceptable permissable level of adult flour beetles per pound of flour? (Page 2-14)
A
3
8
Q
- What color will flour turn when Tribolium beetles are present in large numbers? (Page 2-13)
A
Gray
9
Q
- What is the most common SPP aboard ships? (Page 2-15)
A
Saw-Toothed Grain Beetle
10
Q
- How long does it take for booklice to grow from egg to adult? (Page 2-17)
A
3 weeks
11
Q
- How often should Medical Department personnel inspect storerooms to ensure the highest level of sanitation is maintained? (Page 2-20)
A
Monthly
12
Q
- How many years on average can the adult female flour beetle live? (Page 2-15)
A
2-3
13
Q
- Approximately, how many eggs can an adult Dermestidae beetle produce during her lifetime? (Page 2-13)
A
100
14
Q
- How many eggs does the Indian Meal Moth lay during her lifetime on average? (Page 2-16)
A
100-300
15
Q
- What type of supply items are the most susceptible to SPP infestation? (Page 2-12)
A
Farinaceous
