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Field studies on wheat-bulb fly infestations
An account is given of two experiments done on commercial farms in Essex to study the effect of tilth, cultivation and seed rate on wheat-bulb fly infestation and the effect of infestation on yield.
Raw, F.
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The geographical extent of occurrence of the Solanaceae‐feeding Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata on the novel fabaceous host Centrosema molle and the ability of larvae from several beetle populations to develop on C. molle were investigated to depict the incipient phase in the speciation continuum of herbivorous ladybird beetles.
Naoyuki Fujiyama +8 more
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Decoding diversity: Are there patterns in the organization of grooming movements in domestic cats?
Abstract Grooming is crucial for mammalian health and hygiene, serving diverse functions such as parasite defense, removing dirt, and thermoregulation. Grooming is not purely reactive but integrated into daily routines and regulated endogenously. In rodents, it has been shown to follow a sequential structure with predictable patterns, often interpreted
Anna Hock, Manuela Schmidt
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Background Fluralaner, a novel isoxazoline, has both acaricidal and insecticidal activity through potent blockage of GABA- and L-glutamate-gated chloride channels.
Heike Williams +4 more
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Parasitism is of great concern to the production, reproduction and performance of man and animals. The present study evaluated the parasitic conditions of rabbits brought for medical attention in the major Veterinary hospitals in Osun State, Southwestern
Shola D. Ola-Fadunsin +3 more
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The dark diversity of compound flea communities increased from north to south. The dark diversity of compound flea communities increased from lower to higher altitudes. The dark diversity of component flea communities also increased from north to south but did not vary with altitude.
Juliana P. Sanchez +2 more
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Flea and Louse Infestations of Cotton Rats (Sigmodon Hispidus) In The Southeastern United States [PDF]
Ectoparasites were collected from cotton rats (Sigmodon hispidus) in 20 sites in the Southeastern United States (FL, GA, MS, NC and SC). Prevalence and mean intensity of parasitism by sucking lice (Anoplura) and fleas (Siphonaptera) of cotton rats were ...
Aviles, Alena E.
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Background Two studies were conducted to evaluate and compare the efficacy of imidacloprid + moxidectin and selamectin topical solutions against the KS1 flea strain infesting cats.
Dryden Michael W +3 more
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Exploring Normal to Abnormal Variations of Grooming Behaviours in Cats
Background: Grooming is a maintenance behaviour accounting for 4% of a cat's activity budget. It consists of several short bouts, and is modified by pruritus and some psychogenic diseases in cats. Objectives: This study aimed to describe cats' grooming behaviour, investigating normal variations in relation to hair length and grooming modifications in ...
Mathilde Guillon +4 more
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