Prevention of Fleas, Ticks, Mites, and Bedbugs

Question 1

distinguishing characteristics of fleas

Answer 1

small, compressed, hard bodied with no wings. equipped with legs adapted for jumping.

Question 2

disease importance of fleas

Answer 2

vector of bubonic plague and flea born thypus

Question 3

control methods of fleas

Answer 3

avoid infested areas
wear PPE
insect repelleant.

Question 4

treatment of breeding areas

Answer 4

in buildings: spray floors and walls to a height of 2 feet above the floor.
treat yards and under buildings with residual emulsion

outside buildings: spray the foundation to a height of 2-3 feet

Question 5

distinguishing characteristics of hard ticks

Answer 5

scutum

Question 6

distinguishing characteristics of soft ticks

Answer 6

lack a scutum

Question 7

what is a disease importance of ticks

Answer 7

relapsing fevers or recurrent fevers.

Question 8

distinguishing characteristics of scabies or itch mite

Answer 8

transmitted by close contact, overcrowded areas and burrow in the horny layer of the dermis.

Question 9

distinguishing characteristics of the nest mites

Answer 9

live with birds and rodents in their nests. the house mouse mite is capable of vectoring rickettsialpox.

Question 10

treatment of mite parasitic on man

Answer 10

elimite

heat sterilization of clothing and bedding

Question 11

control measures for mite infested foods

Answer 11

dispose of infested material
sanitize the food storage and handling areas
use of effective residual sprays

Question 12

control methods for bedbugs

Answer 12

pesticide application in side and seams of mattresses, racks, curtains, springs, canvas bottoms and grommets, stanchions, behind all equipment near bulkhead