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MANAGEMENT OF NUISANCE AND PATHOGEN-TRANSMITTING ECTOPARASITES OF ANIMALS (ENT-7645-H)

Objective

1.Explore host-seeking and dispersal behavior of nuisance and biting flies under varying environmental conditions.2. Evaluate novel opportunities for pest management, including use of repellents or other non-insecticide therapies.3. Determine ectoparasite impacts on poultry behavior and welfare.

Investigators
Gerry, A.
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2019
End date
2024
Funding Source
Nat'l. Inst. of Food and Agriculture
Project number
CA-R-ENT-7645-H
Accession number
1018968
Categories
Pesticide Residues
Chemical Contaminants
Parasites
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