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15 Cards in this Set
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What are the only approved rat guards for Navy Vessels?
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Cone shaped guards must have a 36 inch minimum outside diameter and at least 6 feet away from the pier.
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What is the newest SSCEC (Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Program
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BUMED NOTE 6210
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Who is the issuing authority for SSCEC?
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Individual Environmental Health Officer
Individual Medical Entomology PMT Officer Civilian Environmental Health Personnel |
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How long are these inpections good for and how long is extentions?
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Valid for 6 months
May be extended for one month by original issuer |
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What control methods for rodents are approved aboard ship?
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Only traps
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Which rodent is most frequently found on ship?
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Roof rats-
Color of fur will vary Body is slender Tail is longer than the head and body combined Ears are large and prominent Pointed nose |
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Describe the Norway Rat
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Coarse fur
Heavy set Weighs 10-17 oz Tail is shorter than body and head combined Small and close set of ears Blunt nose and small eyes |
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Describe the House Mouse
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Body is small, adult weighs ½ to ¾ ounces
Tail is about as long as the head and the body combined Ears moderately large and prominent |
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What is the life span of rodents?
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About 1 year
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Describe the characteristics of all Rodent dropins
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Norway- Larger capsule shaped droppins with rounded end 3/4 in
Roof-Smal rod shaped 1/2 in droppings with pointed ends House small about 1/4 in with pointed ends |
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How do you control rodent infestations?
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Eliminate food and water sources
Rat guards for lines |
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where do bed bugs hide?
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Seams of mattreses and bed clothing
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How do beg bugs affect ships crew?
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Bring down morale
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Description of bed bugs
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Flat
2. Reddish-brown 3. Wingless Sucking mouthparts a. Nocturnal feeders b. Bite |
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How do scabies infest humans?
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Transmitted by close body contact, overcrowded areas
2. Burrows into horny layer of the epidermis, causing intense itching and occasional erythema |
