Field Sanitation - ATP 4-25.12 - Chapter 6

Question 1

What does the DoD define pests as?

Answer 1

arthropods, birds, rodents, nematodes, fungi,
bacteria, viruses, algae, snails, marine borers, snakes, weeds, and other organisms that adversely affect readiness, military operations, or the well-being of
personnel and animals; attack or damage real property, supplies, equipment, or vegetation; or are otherwise
undesirable

Question 2

What the common pests that Soldiers most commonly come in contact with?

Answer 2

Rodents and stinging and biting arthropods

Question 3

How are rodents characterized?

Answer 3

By 2 continuously growing incisors in the upper and lower jaws which must be kept short by gnawing.

Question 4

What is the largest rodent?

Answer 4

The capybara, is about four feet (120 centimeters) long and 20 inches (50 centimeters) high at
the shoulder.

Question 5

How many diseases do mice and rats spread worldwide?

Answer 5

Over 35

Question 6

What are the most commonly encountered rodents?

Answer 6

o Norway
o Roof rat
o House mouse

Question 7

Norway rat info

Answer 7

Stocky burrowing, introduced into N. America by European settlers. Also called brown rat, house rat, barn rat, sewer rat, gray rat, or wharf rat. Slightly larger than roof rat. Adults weigh 1 lb, coarse fur, brownish or reddish gray above and whitish on the belly. Live near people. Tend to inhabit the lower floors. Signs include droppings (1 qtr - 1.5 in, capsule shaped, blunt ends), urine, tracks, burrows may be found next to walls, smudge marks, and gnawing on doors, ledges or other surfaces.

Question 8

Roof rat info

Answer 8

Smaller and more slender than the Norway rat. Five to nine ounces and seven to ten inches long. Tail is longer than the head and body combined. Large ears and a pointed nose. Fur is smooth. Roof rats often live in trees or on vine-covered fences

Question 9

HOUSE MOUSE

Answer 9

Body is small. Tail is as long as the body and head. Adult weights one half to three quarters of an ounce. Droppings are about one quarter of inch long with tapered ends. Lives in and around homes, farms, commercial establishments, open fields, and
agricultural lands.

Question 10

What are some control techniques for rodents?

Answer 10

Survey, environmental sanitation, rodent

proofing, rodent flea control, rodent killing, and maintenance

Question 11

What is a rodent survey?

Answer 11

It is an inspection that can be conducted by checking for droppings, rub marks, dust trails, etc.. or by using traps and gathering data.

Question 12

What is the most important means of domestic rodent control?

Answer 12

Environmental sanitation

Question 13

What does rodent proofing involve?

Answer 13

Structural modification to existing buildings to prevent entry.

Question 14

What is the rat flea index?

Answer 14

The average number of fleas found per rat.

Question 15

How are ectoparasites controlled?

Answer 15

Apply insecticidal dust to rodent burrows and nests. The rodents carry the dust into the nest.

Question 16

How long does it take for anticoagulant rodenticides to kill rodents.

Answer 16

Five to fourteen days

Question 17

What are key facts about rabies?

Answer 17

o It’s a viral disease
o In deployment settings, animals are not vaccinated as they are in the U.S.
o Humans can be infected

Question 18

How can you prevent rabies?

Answer 18

o Don’t adopt a mascot/pet when deployed
o Don’t feed, approach, or handler wild animals
o Report animal exposure immediately.

Question 19

Is rabies curable?

Answer 19

No, it can only be treated.

Question 20

What are the negative interactions associated with arthropods?

Answer 20

Physical pain, Disease transmission, Envenomation, Myiasis, Allergic reactions, Psychological disorders, Death.

Question 21

What is myiasis?

Answer 21

The invasion of tissue with the larvae of certain flies.

Question 22

What are the methods used to manage arthropods?

Answer 22

Sanitation and chemical methods

Question 23

The Department of Defense Insect Repellent System is made up of the following three components:

Answer 23

 Permethrin on the uniforms.
 DEET on the skin.
 The proper wear of the uniform.

Question 24

What is permethrin?

Answer 24

An insect repellent that is applied to nonfactory permethrin-treated uniforms, tentage, and insect netting to repel arthropods.