TY  - JOUR
T1  - The Population Structure and Physiological Status of Tsetse Flies in Abia State, Nigeria
AU - , C.C. Ohaeri AU - , M.C. Eluwa 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 6
IS  - 4
SP  - 513
EP  - 516
PY  - 2007
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2007.513.516
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2007.513.516
KW  - Glossina
KW  -population structure
KW  -physiological status
KW  -dynamics
KW  -LGA
AB  - 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.
ER  -