Manage the Pest Control Program Flashcards
what is a vector
any arthropod or rodent capable of transmitting disease to individuals, as as intermediate hosts or reservoirs present problems of sanitary or hygienic significance or otherwise affect the health and efficiency of personnel
what is a host
individual potentially susceptible to illness
resevoir
organisms where the agent lives and multiplies
what is a pesticide
any substance or mixture of substances that kills pests
list the functions of a Navy entomologist
provides consultation, tech assistance to fleet commands relating to shipboard pest control
conducts training and certification as shipboard pest control specialist
reviews and evaluates pesticides and tech for shipboard use
purpose of vector control operations
preserves the health and morale of the Navy and Marine Corp personnel
what is the Department of Defense Pest Management Program
DoD Directive 4150.07
what is the purpose of DoD Directive 4150.07
provides basic standards
establishes minimum levels of pest control for DoD installations and policies
what is the instruction number for Pest Management Programs in the Navy and Marine Corp
OPNAVINST 6250.4C
what is the purpose of opnavinst 6250.4c
provides navy and marine corps policy and procedure
minimizes the use of pesticides when non chemical is available
what is the shipboard pest management manual
NAVMED P-5052-26
what is the shipboard pest management manual
NAVMED P-5052-26
what is the purpose of the NAVMED P-5052-26
outlines DOD, OPNAV, and BUMED policies
detailed guidelines for us navy shipboard pest management program
who is responsible for standardizing pesticide and equipmetn recommended by BUMED for use aboard ship
Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEASYSCOM)
who monitors and evaluates shipboard pest management programs
BUMED
responsibilities of the commanding officer with regards to vector control measures afloat
ensures the SMDR responsible for pest control are certified in shipboard pest management
responsibilities of the SMDR in regards to shipboard vector control measures
procure approved equipment
conduct pest management operations
record all pest management activities
report pest management info to higher authority
what is the navy policy with intergrated pest control and management procedres
navy policy is to employ an integrated pest management program that minimizes pesticide use through the development of and implementation of pest management techniques
three DoD pesticide standards
restricted
non restricted
nonstandard pesticides
classification of pesticides: acaricide
control mites, scorpions, spiders, and ticks