Pest Control Program

Question 1

What is a vector

Answer 1

Anthropod or a rodent capable of transmitting the disease to individuals

Question 2

What is a host

Answer 2

Individual potentially susceptible to illness

Question 3

What are the functions of a navy entomologist

Answer 3

On-site consultation

Technical assistance

Recommendations

Question 4

Vector control operations preserve the health and morale by

Answer 4

Preventing disease transmission
Ensuring sanitary conditions
Ensuring safe food supplies
Eliminating the hosts/reservoir for disease

Question 5

What three documents govern the Navy pest control program

Answer 5

DoD directive 4150.07 Department of defense pest management program

OPNAVINST 6250.4c pest management program

NAVMED P- 5052 shipboard pest management manual 

Question 6

What is the responsibility of naval sea systems command (NAVSEASYSCOM)

Answer 6

Standardize pesticide and equipment recommended by BUMED

Question 7

What is the responsibility of the commanding officer in regards to pest control

Answer 7

Ensures that the SMDR for pest control is certified

Question 8

What is the senior medical department representatives responsibilities in pest control

Answer 8

Procure supplies
CONDUCT OR SUPERVISE pest ops
Record
Report

Question 9

What does integrated pest control and management procedures do

Answer 9

Minimizes pesticide use

through the development and implementation of pest management techniques

Question 10

List the DOD specified standards

Answer 10

Restricted - needs trained

Non-restricted- no training

Non-standard pesticides -entomologist approval

Question 11

Non-standard pesticides need approval from

Answer 11

the appropriate area entomologist prior to use

Question 12

classifications of pesticides

Answer 12

Acaricide. Mites
Fungicide. Fungi
Herbicide. Veggie
Insecticide. Insects

Question 13

Insecticide are divided into what three types

Answer 13

Adulticide

Larvicide

Ovicide

Question 14

Per FIFRA ,

what general notice must appear on pesticide labeling

Answer 14

DANGER. Highly toxic

WARNING. moderately toxic

CAUTION slightly toxic

Question 15

All pesticides bear the words

Answer 15

Keep out of reach of children

Question 16

Respirators need to be changed how often

Answer 16

After 8 hours of use or if pesticide is detected

After 4 hours during heavy spraying

Question 17

What’s needed for body protection when dealing with pesticides

Answer 17

A rubber apron should be worn when using highly toxic materials

Question 18

What type of gloves will protect the wrist when dealing with pesticides

Answer 18

Solvent resistant gloves

Question 19

What is the treatment for organophosphate

Answer 19

2-4 mg atropine sulfate IV

2 Pam chloride , 1 gym IV slowly

Question 20

What is contra indicated for the treatment of carbamate poisoning

Answer 20

2 Pam chloride is contra indicated

Question 21

What are some treatments of organochlorine poisoning

Answer 21

Give calcium gluconate IV every four hours

DO NOT GIVE STIMULANTS

Question 22

What are the minimum requirements of a pesticide spill kit

Answer 22

Shovel
Absorbent material
Leak proof barrel
Detergent or chlorine bleach (do not use latter with prganochlorines)
PPE

Question 23

Entomologist reviews and evaluates

Answer 23

Pest control

Pesticides

Dispersal equipment

New technologies

Question 24

List pesticides authorized for use aboard naval vessels

Answer 24

DEET- personal application

Genot point source- growth regulator

Avert Bait- gel bait

PT 565 plus- pyrethrin

Perms dust- boric acid

Question 25

Eye protection for pesticide

Answer 25

Unvented or indirectly vented goggles or face shield

Question 26

What is the responsibility of BUMED

Answer 26

Evaluates all pest management procedures, equipment prior to approval