Pest Control Program Flashcards
What is a vector
Anthropod or a rodent capable of transmitting the disease to individuals
What is a host
Individual potentially susceptible to illness
What are the functions of a navy entomologist
On-site consultation
Technical assistance
Recommendations
Vector control operations preserve the health and morale by
Preventing disease transmission
Ensuring sanitary conditions
Ensuring safe food supplies
Eliminating the hosts/reservoir for disease
What three documents govern the Navy pest control program
DoD directive 4150.07 Department of defense pest management program
OPNAVINST 6250.4c pest management program
NAVMED P- 5052 shipboard pest management manual 
What is the responsibility of naval sea systems command (NAVSEASYSCOM)
Standardize pesticide and equipment recommended by BUMED
What is the responsibility of the commanding officer in regards to pest control
Ensures that the SMDR for pest control is certified
What is the senior medical department representatives responsibilities in pest control
Procure supplies
CONDUCT OR SUPERVISE pest ops
Record
Report
What does integrated pest control and management procedures do
Minimizes pesticide use
through the development and implementation of pest management techniques
List the DOD specified standards
Restricted - needs trained
Non-restricted- no training
Non-standard pesticides -entomologist approval
Non-standard pesticides need approval from
the appropriate area entomologist prior to use
classifications of pesticides
Acaricide. Mites
Fungicide. Fungi
Herbicide. Veggie
Insecticide. Insects
Insecticide are divided into what three types
Adulticide
Larvicide
Ovicide
Per FIFRA ,
what general notice must appear on pesticide labeling
DANGER. Highly toxic
WARNING. moderately toxic
CAUTION slightly toxic
All pesticides bear the words
Keep out of reach of children
Respirators need to be changed how often
After 8 hours of use or if pesticide is detected
After 4 hours during heavy spraying
What’s needed for body protection when dealing with pesticides
A rubber apron should be worn when using highly toxic materials
What type of gloves will protect the wrist when dealing with pesticides
Solvent resistant gloves
What is the treatment for organophosphate
2-4 mg atropine sulfate IV
2 Pam chloride , 1 gym IV slowly
What is contra indicated for the treatment of carbamate poisoning
2 Pam chloride is contra indicated
What are some treatments of organochlorine poisoning
Give calcium gluconate IV every four hours
DO NOT GIVE STIMULANTS
What are the minimum requirements of a pesticide spill kit
Shovel Absorbent material Leak proof barrel Detergent or chlorine bleach (do not use latter with prganochlorines) PPE
Entomologist reviews and evaluates
Pest control
Pesticides
Dispersal equipment
New technologies
List pesticides authorized for use aboard naval vessels
DEET- personal application
Genot point source- growth regulator
Avert Bait- gel bait
PT 565 plus- pyrethrin
Perms dust- boric acid
