| Arthropod populations in high-rise, caged-layer houses after three manure cleanout treatments. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 14503612 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Two partial cleanout methods were compared with complete cleanouts in replicate caged-layer houses for effects on manure characteristics and subsequent dynamics in populations of manure-breeding house fly (Musca domestica L.), lesser mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus [Panzer]), and associated natural enemies. Absolute densities of adult house flies increased by approximately two to four times within 3 wk after cleanouts of all kinds, and then remained stable over the next 3 mo. Increases were least in barns where residual pads were formed with manure that had been selectively retained from valleys between older piles. Compared with complete cleanouts, partial cleanouts reduced water content of subsequent manure piles. Partial cleanouts also conserved more pteromalid fly parasites, more predatory Xylocoris bugs, and more predatory Carcinops beetles, but not more macrochelid mites. Lesser mealworm populations were reduced by cleanouts of all kinds, but complete cleanouts reduced populations the most. Results suggest choice of cleanout method will depend on whether house flies or lesser mealworms are of primary concern. |
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Authors:
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J L Hinton; R D Moon |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of economic entomology Volume: 96 ISSN: 0022-0493 ISO Abbreviation: J. Econ. Entomol. Publication Date: 2003 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-09-23 Completed Date: 2003-10-17 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985127R Medline TA: J Econ Entomol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1352-61 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Chickens* Female Houseflies* Housing, Animal* Insect Control / methods* Manure* Population Density Tenebrio* |
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0/Manure |
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