Prevention of Rodents Flashcards
1
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norway rat characteristics
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- most common, largest domestic rat
- brown rat, barn rat, sewer rat
- burrowing rat
- average life 1yr
2
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physical characteristics norway rat
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- fur coarse, reddish-brown to grayish-brown
- body heavy set
- adult weight 10-17 ounces
- tail shorter than the body, head combined
- ears small, close set
- blunt nose
- small eyes
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habits, indications of presence norway rat
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- home range 100-150 feet
- preferred food- garbage, meat, fish, vegetable, fruit, cereal (need to know for proper baiting)
- produces Lg, capsule shaped poop
- leave run makings on walls (near floor) caused by oils in their fur
- urine color fluorescent green under black light (all rodents)
4
Q
roof rat (rattus rattus)
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- smaller than norway rat
- adults live one yr
- frequently found ships
5
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roof rat physical characteristics
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- color phase fur depend on sub species
- body slender
- adult weight 8-12 ounces
- tail is longer than head, body combined
- ears are long
- pointed nose
6
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roof rat habits, indications presence
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- home range 100-150 feet
- preferred food- seeds, cereals, vegetables, fruits, grass, leather goods, chocolate, even weaker members of its own kind
- agile climber
- seeks harborage indoors in overhead spaces
- leave run marks in overhead
7
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house mouse/field mouse
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- smallest domestic rodents
- adults live about 1yr
8
Q
house mouse/field mouse physical characteristics
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- fur dusky gray, body small, slender
- adult weight 1/2 – 3/4 ounces
- tail about as long as head, body combined
9
Q
house mouse/field mouse habits, presence indicators
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- will nest in any convenient space
- home range 10-30 feet
- fecal droppings- small, rod-shaped
10
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control methods all rodents
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- eliminate source food, water, shelter
- keep food storage areas clean
- prompt disposal of garbage
- rat guards
- traps only approved method for shipboard use
- rodenticides not authorized
- appropriate lighting prevent dark spaces
11
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rat guards
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- all guards must have at minimum, 36” outside diameter
- placed at least 6 feet away from the pier, at least 2 feet from vessel
- point cone should face ship
- cone attached to line securely, in such way to eliminate gaps in cone
- ) rags may be used plug gaps but must be secured appropriately
12
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ship sanitation certificate program requirements
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- BUMEDINST 6210.4
13
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SSCE
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- Ship Sanitation Control Exemption
14
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SSCC
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- Ship Sanitation Control Certificate
15
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SSECC
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- Ship Sanitation Exemption Control Certificate