@article{MAKHILLJAVA200764564,
    title = {The Population Structure and Physiological Status of Tsetse Flies in Abia State, Nigeria},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {6},
    number = {4},
    pages = {513-516},
    year = {2007},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2007.513.516},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2007.513.516},
    author = {C.C. Ohaeri and},
    keywords = {Glossina,population structure,physiological status,dynamics,LGA},
    abstract = {Tsetse fly populations were sampled for one year, from April 2003 to March 2004 using bioconical traps for catching the tsetse at Isuikwuato, Ohafia, Isiala-Ngwa, Ikwuano and Umuahia South L.G. As (derived savannah area) of Abia State, Nigeria. A total of 613 tsetse flies were captured and the prevalence of the <I>Glossina </I>species population structure and physiological status in the area were carried out. The survey found <I>Glossina palpalis </I>(90.7%) as the predominant tsetse species in the area. There were significantly more (p< 0.05) females than males in the species found. Higher tsetse density (p< 0.001) was encountered during the rainy season than in the dry season and among the areas sampled, Isuikwuato LGA recorded the highest number (p< 0.001) of tsetse flies caught. The tsetse population had higher proportion of hungry flies. The low prevalence rate observed here indicates a minimal effect on the population dynamics of the host of trypanosomes in Abia State, Nigeria.}
    }