Chapter 2. QUARANTINE INSPECTION

TM 746-10

CHAPTER 2

QUARANTINE INSPECTION

Attach the strips to the ceiling of containers and into

2-1. Preparation for Quarantine Inspection

areas with the greatest amount of open space. The 2-

a. When materiel is to be returned to CONUS,

inch strips should be used at the rate of 3 per CONEX

preparation for quarantine inspection shall be

and a minimum of 12 per SEAVAN, MILVAN, and

accomplished as follows:

closed trailer.

(1) Completely clear soil from all equipment

(2) One 8-ounce rodenticide bait block of

and containers when loading on ships or aircraft.

diphacinona-paraffin should be used for each 5 linear

(2) Clear all containers including CONEX

feet evenly spaced throughout the length of the

transporters, SEAVANs, and MILVANs of all spilled

container. Extend the red tape from the block nearest

grain, foodstuff, or soil before loading with retrograde

the opening to the outside so that the tape is clearly

cargo or returning empty to CONUS.

visible.

(3) Inspect wood containers and packing

Note

material for termites, wood borers, or other insect

In the event vans or trailers are loaded with

infestation before packing in larger containers or loading

containers that have already been treated, use

on ships or aircraft. Under no circumstances will

infected wood or packing material be used.

3 bait blocks evenly spaced throughout the

length of the vans or the closed trailers.

(4) Inspect all containers and packaging

Extend the red tape from the block nearest the

material prior to packing to ensure the absence of any

door to the outside so that the tape is clearly

insects or animals.

visible.

(5) Use only authorized packaging material. Do

not use native grasses or fibers. Stow all packaging

d. Prepare the retrograde aircraft for quarantine

material to prevent infestation by insects or rodents.

inspection as follows:

b. Treat all box and crate-type containers as

(1) Use 2-inch dichlorvos strips for insect

follows:

control in aircraft that have been sealed while being

(1) Apply diazinon dust, 2 percent, 684000-753-

processed for return to CONUS. Dichlorvos strips of

5038 (unit of issue 25-lb pail), to the interior of each

varying lengths may be available, and the number of

container at the rate of 4 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

strips should be varied accordingly. For example, one

Do not exceed this amount. Evenly apply insecticide to

5-inch strip can be used instead of three 2-inch strips, or

the floor and surface of the containers. The application

one 10-inch strip can be used instead of six 2-inch

shall be spread toward the walls and upper corners to

strips. The insecticide strips will be used as follows:

help reduce the transporting of quarantinable pests or

insects. Dust can be applied with either a manually

Aircraft

Dosage

operated, rotary fan duster, 3740-00-132-5935, or a

5-inch strip

2-inch strip

manually operated, tubular pump, 3740-00-132-5936.

0-1, U-1, U-6, OV-1

The latter is preferred for use with smaller boxes.

U-8, U-21

(2) Rodenticide should be used in 8-ounce bait

blocks of diphacinona-paraffin, 6840-00-089-4664 (unit

When multiple numbers of strips are used, suspend

of issue 20-lb box), in containers of more than 10 cubic

them in different sites rather than in a single location.

feet. Place one block near the center of each container.

(2) One 8-ounce rodenticide bait block of

Extend the red tape attached to the block to the outside

diphacinona-paraffin should be placed near the door of

of the container so that the tape is clearly visible when

the aircraft. Extend the red tape that is attached to the

the container is closed.

block to the outside of the aircraft so that the tape is

c. Treat CONEX containers, SEAVANs, MILVANs,

clearly visible when the door is sealed.

or closed trailers as follows:

e. Treat tanks, trucks, shelters, and all other large

(1) Attach

2-inch

strips

dichlorvos

items of equipment per c above.

insecticide, 6840-00-142-9438 (unit of issue 144 per

case), to the interior of each closed container at the rate

f. In the event the instructions given above are at

of 5 linear inches of strips per container.

variance with the command regulations regard-

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