Fly Production in Relation to Refuse Disposal in Recreational Areas¹

Authors: MATHIS, WILLIS; SCHOOF, H. F.; MULLENIX, THOMAS L..

Source: Journal of Economic Entomology, Volume 62, Number 6, December 1969 , pp. 1288-1291(4)

Publisher: Entomological Society of America

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Abstract:

Fly production in garbage pits constructed by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Clark Hill Reservoir, Clark Hills, S. C., was found to be extremely variable from June 1 to Sept. 22, 1967. During the 15 weeks the traps were operated 26,434 flies were trapped, of which 9856 were Psychodidae, 10,954 were Phaenicia spp., and 3468 were the secondary screw-worm, Cochliomyia macellaria (F.). Dichlorvos dispensers (1/2 or 1 unit per pit) gave 95% or more reduction of all flies for 8 weeks and 73% to 88% reduction during weeks 9 through 12. Dimethoate or diazinon failed to significantly reduce the number of flies trapped at dosages of 1 or 2% spray. Dichlorvos dispensers, I unit per privy, gave greater than 70% reduction of Fannia spp. And Ophyra leucostoma (Wiedemann) for 4 weeks but were ineffective against Psychodidae and Hermetia illucens (L.).

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 1969-12-01

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Journal of Economic Entomology is published bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October, and December. The journal publishes articles on the economic significance of insects and is divided into the following sections: apiculture & social insects; arthropods in relation to plant disease; forum; insecticide resistance and resistance management; ecotoxicology; biological and microbial control; ecology and behavior; sampling and biostatistics; household and structural insects; medical entomology; molecular entomology; veterinary entomology; forest entomology; horticultural entomology; field and forage crops, and small grains; stored-product; commodity treatment and quarantine entomology; and plant resistance. In addition to research papers, Journal of Economic Entomology publishes Letters to the Editor, interpretive articles in a Forum section, Short Communications, Rapid Communications, and Book Reviews.
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