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The effect of flytrap site on catches in Lucitrap (R) flytraps in a cool temperate climate
Citation
Denwood, TC and Lang M, BJ and Barr, W and Horton, BJ and Horton, JD, The effect of flytrap site on catches in Lucitrap (R) flytraps in a cool temperate climate, Wool Technology and Sheep Breeding, 47, (4) pp. 230-240. ISSN 0043-7875 (1999) [Refereed Article]
Abstract
Flies were trapped on six Tasmanian sheep properties using Lucitraps®. Traps were emptied every 4-6 weeks for 6 months, the trapped population then being sorted and counted. Features contributing to variation in Lucilia cuprina catches between traps were analysed by multiple linear regression. Traps located near shelter (<50m) caught more flies than traps away from shelter but traps close to gum trees (<50m) caught less flies than traps in the open (>50m). Traps near water (<50m) trapped significantly more flies than those away from water. Traps fixed to posts caught a significantly higher number of L. cuprina than those which were attached to another structure (usually gum trees). This may be due to a repellent effect of Eucalyptus spp. or to increased predation of the trapped flies.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences |
Research Group: | Animal production |
Research Field: | Animal protection (incl. pests and pathogens) |
Objective Division: | Animal Production and Animal Primary Products |
Objective Group: | Livestock raising |
Objective Field: | Sheep for wool |
UTAS Author: | Horton, BJ (Dr Brian Horton) |
UTAS Author: | Horton, JD (Ms Jeanette Horton) |
ID Code: | 69864 |
Year Published: | 1999 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 6 |
Deposited By: | Agricultural Science |
Deposited On: | 2011-05-23 |
Last Modified: | 2011-11-30 |
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