P5010 CH' 8 Entomology

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P-5010 CH. 8Entomology

• HM1 (FMF/SW/AW) RACUYA
• PMT OF MARINES

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• TERMS

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Vector

• Organisms that play a significant role in the
  transmission of disease to man

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Economic pests

• Organisms destructive to structures, stored
  products, and other material properties

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Pediculosis

• Infestations of lice on a human body

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Pyrethrum and D-Phenothrin

• When surveying for Cockroaches these substances
  can be used to drive them out from hiding

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• RESPONSIBILITIES

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C.O.

• Ultimately responsible for pest control on a
  ship/shore command

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Trained and certified personnel

• Pesticide dispersal by or under the direct
  supervision

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• PESTICIDES

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Mist

• Droplets 50-100 microns in diameter

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Fine spray

• Droplets 100-400 microns in diameter

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Course spray

• 400 microns in diameter

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• TYPES OF PESTICIDES

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Pesticides

• Herbicide-Kills undesired vegetation
• Fungicide-Kills Fungi
• Insecticide-Kills Insects
• Aracacide-Kills mites, scorpions, spiders, ticks,
  and related organisms

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Pesticides

• Combat M
• Bait solution is suitable for hospitals and child
  care centers

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• PEST

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House fly
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House fly

• The most widely distributed type of fly

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Blow fly
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Blow fly

• Also known as the Blue-bottle or green-bottle fly

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1 way to control flies

• Improved environmental sanitation

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Mosquito
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Mosquito

• Pest ranks first in importance among those that
  transmit disease to man

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True or False

• Only female mosquitoes feed on blood?

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• TRUE!!!

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Crab louse
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Crab louse

• Can be found on Pubic or Anal hair

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Human louse
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Human louse

• Can be found on the human body

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Bedbugs
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Bedbugs

• Pest is not known to carry human disease, but is
  annoying, and can seriously affect morale

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Cockroaches
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Cockroaches

• Pest is not directly a vector of pathogenic
  organisms and is among the most adaptable

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German Cockroach
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German Cockroach

• The most common indoor species, and especially
  likes food service spaces

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American Cockroach
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American Cockroach

• Is a potentially dangerous disease vector due to
  its favorite habitats

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Ticks
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Ticks4 Stages of development

• Egg
• Larvae
• Nymph
• Adult

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Removal of tick

• Grasp with forceps and pull slow and steady. DO
  NOT twist!

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Norway Rat
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Norway Rat

• Prefers fish and meat

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Roof Rat
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Roof Rat

• A good climber and prefers fruits and vegetables

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Rat Guards
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Rat Guards

• Should be at least 36 in diameter and 6ft from
  the closest point on shore

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Questions?