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Define Vector
Any arthropod or rodent that is capable of transmitting disease to individuals that may effect the health of personnel
Host
individual potentially susceptible to illness
Define Reservoir
Organism where the agent can live and multiply
intermediate host
Define Pesticide
any substance or mixture that kills pest
What does a Navy Entomologist do?
On site consultation technical assistance recommendations Conducts training and certification evaluates pest items for shipboard use
What is the purpose of Vector control operations
preserve health and morale of personnel by preventing disease transmission Ensuring sanitary conditions eliminating host/resvoir disease Ensure safe food supply
What documents govern the DOD Pest management programs?
DOD Directive 4150.07 DOD pest Management program
OPNAVINST 6250.4c Pest Management programs
NAVMED P-5052-26 Shipboard Pest Management manual
What does the DOD Directive 4150.07 do
Provides basic standards for Navy pest control
Establish minimum level of pest control for DOD installations
What does the OPNAVINST 6250.4C Pest Management program do
Provide Navy and MC policy and procedure for pest control
Minimize pesticide use when non chem alternatives are available
What does the NAVMED P-5052-26 Shipboard pest management manual do?
Provide detailed guidelines for Navy shipboard pest management programs
Responsibility of Naval sea system command
Standardize pesticide and equipment recommended by BUMED for shipboard use
BUMED responsibility in pest management
monitor and evaluate shipboard pest management programs
Develop training for shipboard pest management
Commanding Officer responsibility for pest management
Ensure the SMDR is certified in shipboard pest management
Ensure only approved pesticides are used and stored onboard ship
SMDR Responsibility in pest management
Procure approved pest control supplies and equipment
conduct and supervise pest management operations
report pest info to higher authority
What is the Navy policy for pest managment
employ integrated pest management programs that minimize pesticide use the development and implementation of pest management solutions
What are the three Navy Pesticide standards?
Restricted
Non Restricted
Nonstandard Pesticide