Seasonal variation of Alphitobius diaperinus population in broiler facilities in the center-north region of the state of São Paulo



Document title: Seasonal variation of Alphitobius diaperinus population in broiler facilities in the center-north region of the state of São Paulo
Journal: Revista brasileira de ciencia avicola
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000279358
ISSN: 1516-635X
Authors: 1




2
Institutions: 1Universidade Camilo Castelo Branco, Sao Paulo. Brasil
2Agencia Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegocios, Campinas, Sao Paulo. Brasil
Year:
Season: Jul-Sep
Volumen: 8
Number: 3
Pages: 183-185
Country: Brasil
Language: Inglés
Document type: Nota breve o noticia
Approach: Experimental
English abstract The seasonality of Alphitobius diaperinus population was studied during different seasons during one year, in broiler facilities located in the center-north region of the State of São Paulo. Parasite counting was weekly carried out by the use of traps adapted from the modified model of Arends. During the experimental period, facilities were not submitted to chemical treatment, and the litter was changed between flocks. A lower number of adults and larvae was observed during autumn, with the peak registered in the summer. There was no significant difference between spring and winter averages (adults and larvae), and between spring and summer averages (adults). Average temperatures in the facilities varied from 23.4ºC (winter) to 27.1ºC (spring). The environmentally controlled systems used by the broiler industry provide an adequate habitat for A. diaperinus development. The continuous monitoring of the population of this parasite is essential for designing control strategies, and this can be accomplished by utilizing the traps used in the present experiment
Disciplines: Medicina veterinaria y zootecnia
Keyword: Aves de corral,
Medicina veterinaria,
Pollos de engorda,
Plagas,
Alphitobius diaperinus,
Ocurrencia,
Monitoreo
Keyword: Veterinary medicine and animal husbandry,
Poultry,
Veterinary medicine,
Broilers,
Pests,
Alphitobius diaperinus,
Occurrence,
Monitoring
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