Prevention of Rodents

Question 1

what is the most common and largest of domestic rats

Answer 1

Norway rat AKA rattus norvegicus

Question 2

average life span of the norway rat

Answer 2

adult life span is one year

Question 3

habits and indications of the norway rat being present

Answer 3

leaves run markings on walls caused by oils in their fur.

Question 4

characteristics of the roof rat (AKA rattus rattus)

Answer 4

frequently found on ships, body is slender, tail is longer than the head and body combined. leaves run marks overhead

Question 5

characteristics of the house mouse

Answer 5

tail is about as long as the head and body combined. dusky gray, body is small. home rang is 10-30 feet.

Question 6

rat guard specifications

Answer 6

minimum of 36 inch outside diameter.

placed 6 feet away from pier and 2 feet from the vessel.

Question 7

what is BUMEDINST 6210.4

Answer 7

ship sanitation certificate program

Question 8

what is the NAVMED 6210/1

Answer 8

U.S. Ships Sanitation Control Exemption/Ship Sanitation Control Certificate

Question 9

what is the NAVMED 6210/2

Answer 9

Notification of 30 day extensino

Question 10

what is the NAVMED 6210/3

Answer 10

us navy declaration of health certificate (performed by PMTs)

Question 11

what is the NAVMED 6210/4

Answer 11

US Navy Ship Sanitation Control Certificate RESTRICTED inspection card available from NMCPHC