Ecto-parasites

Lice are small, wingless, biting or sucking insects, many of which are ecto-parasites. There are about 3,000... 

Ecto-parasltes. Eggs of the louse, Menacanthus sp., and adult fowl mites, Ornithonyssus sylviarum were collected from adult birds and nests, respectively. This choice of ecto-parasite species was based on their potential for negative impact on nestling growth and survivorship (Moss and Camin, 1971 Powlesland, 1976). Logistical constraints determined which instar of each ecto-parasite was used. 

Uses Insecticide used to control mosquito larvae, house flies and other insect pests in field crops, fruits and vegetables to control ecto-parasites on cattle, sheep and goats recommended for use in dairy bams. 

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