Mealworms and how to controll them

Task 6

Determine measures by which to establish the levels of pest problems-both on plants and on animals- and develop control programs for the various pests. Include cost quotes for products and services as well as equipment lists. Create a policies and procedures indicating the process and regularity of control required.

As part of our cultivating food for animals we breed with mealworms. This can pose a problem as they are considered a pest in South Africa. This means we have to look at our storage methods so that they cannot get out in the first place, and second, them not getting into the dry food.

Therefore the policies and procedures for using anything in the dry store should be.

· Container used to dish/scoop out dry food must be dry.

· Container used for storing dry goods must be sealed properly.

· Container used for storing dry goods must stay in a cool and dry place.

· When the container is leaking or broken it must be replaced as soon as possible.

· Dry spills must be swept up and disposed of as soon as possible. Check under containers to make sure none stayed behind as this will attract the beetles.

The Policies and Procedures for handing the mealworms should be:

· When you are done removing worms for feeding you must close the containers properly.

· When you are done feeding the worms close container properly.

How can you get rid of them?

• If lots of beetles are found indoors you should check all the kitchen cupboards for spilled food or infested bags of flour etc. Check the bases of cupboards and behind appliances for scraps of old food that you may not be aware of.
• Check in lofts and roof spaces for old birds’ nests.
• If you have had pest control treatment for rats or mice it might be worth checking floorboards for old corpses.
• Clean up thoroughly and throw away any old or infested stocks of food.
• Use an insecticide spray sold for 'crawling insects' that is labelled as safe for use in kitchen areas. Always read the label of an insecticide before deciding to buy it and follow the safety guidelines when using them.
• After you have treated, be aware that further mealworms may hatch so you may need to keep treating until all the eggs have hatched out and infestation has completely gone.

Policies and procedures for a captive animal facility

Task 3

Describe the benefits of the policies and procedures. Determine a draft list of policies and procedures that you think will be needed for the WLC.

It sets a standard for everyone to operate by. So that people who have been there for long time and new people are on the same footing in terms of how things work.

There needs to be policies and procedure for the following:

1. Feeding.

2. Cleaning.

3. Sterilizing.

4. Reporting.

5. Maintenance.

6. Guiding.

7. Storage o food

8. Storage of chemicals

9. Storage of medication

10. Storage of tools

11. Animal Care.

12. Logging of animal information.

Policies and procedures for a captive animal facility

Task 3

Describe the benefits of the policies and procedures. Determine a draft list of policies and procedures that you think will be needed for the WLC.

It sets a standard for everyone to operate by. So that people who have been there for long time and new people are on the same footing in terms of how things work.

There needs to be policies and procedure for the following:

1. Feeding.

2. Cleaning.

3. Sterilizing.

4. Reporting.

5. Maintenance.

6. Guiding.

7. Storage o food

8. Storage of chemicals

9. Storage of medication

10. Storage of tools

11. Animal Care.

12. Logging of animal information.

Daily Log Book

Task 2

Design daily log book that allows for the description of your daily tasks and feedback both for yourself as well as your supervisor. Discuss to standardize the format, design and implement.

The current log book is a combination between the logbook that our facilitator designed and the logbook that one of our students designed.

The log book is divided into tasks which makes is easier to align with a unit standard, specific outcomes, and assessment criteria.

It gives space to describe the lesson learnt, which is where we write what we did as well as the new things that happened in our learning program.

There is space to write the student name and the date so as to follow on which day what happened.

There is also a space for the student, the facilitator and the manager to sign. This is just to establish the authenticity of the logbook.

Minuets 21September 2011

Agenda

Captive Animal Management: Level 4

SAQA 40435

Feedback on training

v The new group started on Thursday this means that they have had only four days of coaching.

v They seem to be managing and are very enthusiastic.

v One student will require special attention.

v They hand in the work as they need to but could concentrate on their answers a little bit more.

Feedback on research project

v Have been checking up on my fire posters that I put up in June. They need to be replaced and placed on a more visible place so that the eyes that should see it actually see it.

Presentation of assignments

v Completed Workbook 3 up to question 6 also finished question 11.

v Need to blog work.

Handout and discussion of new assignments

v Need to finish question 7 -10 of WB 3 for next week.

v And Question 2, 3 and 6 from WB 2.

v Also question 1-3 of WB 1.

v Try 14, 18, 19 and 20 WB 3.

Research for new assignments

v Waste Disposal

v Research Legislation

v Research Carrying capacity of WLC and Sondela.

v Find out how to determine whether female mammals are lactating.

v Find out what special courses are there on animals choose one and research it.