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The relation between microhabitat conditions and relative flea density in houses of an Egyptian village.
• 1994
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Abstract
The relative density of fleas was measured in 35 houses of diversed conditions in Imiay village, Qaluobyia Governerate, Egypt Throughout the period from April 1992 to march 1993 using the light tray traps. The relative density of fleas were higher in houses containing pets and characterized by dusty floor, low level of cleaning, reduced illumination and crowded population. The relative density of fleas in the first floor was significantly higher than that of second floor.
Yasser.Abdelrahman@fsc.bu.edu.eg
Yasser.Abdelrahman@fsc.bu.edu.eg