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Analysis of population monitoring and density seasonal abundance of flies from 2006 to 2016 in Ningbo, China
WANG Gui-an, XU Rong, ZHU Guang-feng, MA Xiao
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Objective Master the population composition and seasonal abundance of the flies to provide scientific evidences for formulating vector control strategies by the government. Methods Monitoring the populations of flies from March to December in 2006-2016 in different environments with brown sugar and vinegar, to analyze the density and composition of flies. Results Chrysomya megacephala, Musca domestica, Lucilia sericata, and L. cuprina were the predominant species of flies in Ningbo area, which accounted for 80.71% of the total flies. The active phase of flies was from May to October each year, the peak of fly density occurred in June (23.67 flies/cage), but the peaks in different years were inconsistent and the latest appeared in September. The density of flies decreased obviously from 2012, density of M. domestica exceeded Chrysomya megacephala since 2013. The seasonal abundance of flies showed bimodal distribution in the green belts and residential areas, the peaks appeared in July and September, and in June and September, respectively. The density of flies in external environments associated with food processing facilities presented a unimodal distribution with peak in June. The peak of fly populations in market places was not prominent, density was higher during May to September than other months. Conclusion The density of flies generally showed a decreasing trend, but the control efficacy of house flies was lower than that of other flies. We should pay more attention to technical training of flies control persons, and to advocate integrated management of predominant fly species in key habitats to reduce the occurrence of flies-transmitted diseases.
2018, 29 (5): 494-498.    doi: 10.11853/j.issn.1003.8280.2018.05.019
The population density analysis of adult mosquitoes in Ningbo city, China during 2011 to 2014
WANG Gui-an, XU Rong, MA Xiao, ZHU Guang-feng, ZHANG Chao-yang, LIN Yin-jun
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Objective We monitored the adult mosquito densities during 2011 to 2014, in order to provide a reference for preventing and controling outbreaks of the Japanese encephalitis. Methods During April to November of 2011 to 2014, we used light trapping method to monitor adult mosquito density at different geographic locations and the data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results The predominant mosquito species in different habitats were different, Culex tritaeniorhynchus accounted for 91.39% in livestock shed. The predominant mosquito species in other various habitats was Cx. pipiens pallens which accounted for more than 70%. Peak season was in June, July and August. Conclusion The overall mosquito density was low in Ningbo city, we should strengthen the monitoring of mosquito density in livestock shed. We should implement mosquito management tactics in April and May before the onset of the peak mosquito density.

2016, 27 (1): 71-74.    doi: 10.11853/j.issn.1003.4692.2016.01.023
Analysis of vector surveillance in Ningbo, 2014
XU Rong, MA Xiao, ZHU Guang-feng, WANG Gui-an, XU Guo-zhang
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Objective To provide scientific data for vector control after investigating its community structure and seasonal fluctuation in Ningbo, 2014. Methods Mouse trap, light trap, cage trap and glue trap were used to catch rodents, mosquitoes, flies and cockroaches respectively. Results The rodents were identified as 4 species of 3 genera, 1 family and Rattus norvegicus was predominant species and occupied 62.17%. The mosquitoes were identified as 4 species, 3 genera, 1 family and the dominant species, Culex pipiens pallens, occupied 61.54%. The flies belonged to 13 species of 7 genera, 3 families. Musca domestica was predominant species and occupied 24.10%. The cockroach were identified as 3 species of 2 genera, 1 family and Blattella germanica was predominant species and occupied 80.90%. Rodents and cockroaches were active throughout the year and active period was from April to October. Seasonality of mosquitoes and flies was obvious. The active peak of mosquitoes and flies were both on July. Conclusion The community structure and seasonal fluctuation of vector were preliminarily known. It should strengthen monitoring and control of vectors and vector borne diseases in Ningbo.

2015, 26 (6): 630-633.    doi: 10.11853/j.issn.1003.4692.2015.06.025
Studies on vectorial capacity trend of Anopheles sinensis in Ningbo, 2011-2014
MA Xiao, HOU Zhi-wei, SONG Shi-zhong, XU Rong, WANG Gui-an
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Objective To understand the potential of malaria by monitoring vectorial capacity of Anopheles sinensis, providing basis for early warning and prevention and control of malaria. Methods An investigation method for capacity of local vector transmission was used for quantitative calculation of An. sinences biting rate, human blood index, man-biting habit and expected life of infectivity, etc, and then the vector capacity and basic reproduction rate of An. sinensis was obtained according to the formula of Garrett-Jones (1964). Results The anopheles population declined year by year,the maximum density of An. sinensis was July, the host of An. sinensis was ubiquitous, the human blood index was 0.097 which was overall high, the peak season of basic reproduction rate was July, all higher than the critical value of 1.0. Conclusion There was a certain trend of malaria transmission, prevention and control task was still demanding, we need to increase mosquito control work of overwintering mosquitoes and the first generation mosquitoes of early spring.

2015, 26 (6): 625-627.    doi: 10.11853/j.issn.1003.4692.2015.06.023
Epidemiological features and vector monitoring of dengue feverfrom 2005 to 2012 in Ningbo, China
YI Bo, XU Rong, LAO Xu-ying, WANG Hai-bo
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Objective To analyze the epidemiological features of dengue fever from 2005 to 2012 in Ningbo, China and to assess the risk of dengue fever epidemic in Ningbo given the vector monitoring data. Methods The data of reported dengue fever cases in Ningbo were collected to analyze the epidemiological features using Excel 2003. The CO2 trapping lamp method was used to determine the population structure and density of mosquitoes. Results A total of 11 dengue fever cases, all of which were imported, were reported in Ningbo from 2005 to 2012. Eight of the 11 cases were aged 25-50 years. The male?to?female ratio was 1.75∶1. Businessmen constituted the largest group (36.37%) of these cases. Aedes albopictus was the main mosquito vector of dengue fever in Ningbo. Conclusion In Ningbo, Ae. albopictus is prevalent, and imported cases increase year by year; there is risk of dengue fever epidemic. We should continue to enhance mosquito surveillance to prevent dengue fever epidemic.

2014, 25 (3): 267-269.    doi: 10.11853/j.issn.1003.4692.2014.03.019
Analysis on integrated monitoring results of Japanese encephalitis in Ningbo city
MA Xiao, ZHANG Chao-yang, LIN Yin-jun, XU Rong
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2013, 24 (1): 76-76.
Analysis of surveillance results for Aedes albopictus as dengue vector in Ningbo city, China 2011
MA Xiao, FAN Fei-neng, LV Hui, XU Rong
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Objective To investigate the changes in the population density indices of Aedes albopictus and their influential factors in Ningbo city, China, and to provide a basis for the control of dengue vector. Methods The densities of Ae. albopictus larvae in different environments in Ningbo were monitored and investigated, and the relationship between the changes in densities and climate and environment were analyzed. Results The container index (CI), house index (HI), and Breteau index (BI) for Ae. albopictus in Ningbo were 9.26%, 8.88%, and 10.57, respectively, in 2011, and the total density of Ae. albopictus larvae reached the peak value in August. The density in the permanent container was significantly higher than that in the temporary container, with the maximum value in the pool and tank; the density in resident community was significantly higher than that in the park, construction site, and salvage station, with the minimum value in the school and hospital. Conclusion The population density of Ae. albopictus and its seasonal fluctuation were influenced by multiple factors.
2012, 23 (6): 567-568.
Status quo of pest control operations and service quality management in Ningbo
BAI Yong, ZHU Guang-feng, HU Ning-jun, XU Rong
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Objective To investigate the status quo of the pest control operations (PCO) and service quality in Ningbo for promoting the quality and efficacy of vector control. Methods The annual accounting statements of PCO companies were examined, the expenditures on vector control on field and in township (county or street) randomly checked and the management of service quality evaluated. Results There were 40 enterprise members and 704 managers and operators in Ningbo PCO Association. The total business turnover was 33.33 million and 41.19 million Yuan in 2008 and 2009, respectively. Increase of business turnover in pharmaceutical and medical apparatus, specialized industries and general entities was observed in varying degrees. The number of townships (counties) adopting market-oriented operations increased by 20 with a turnover spike of 4.92 million Yuan. 98.40% of the annual statements were consistent with the actual flow and questionnaires showed a degree of satisfaction of 96.75%. The financial contribution of townships averaged 219 300 Yuan, slightly lower than the average funds as shown by the annual statements. In view of the service management system established and implemented in PCO companies, the inspection Results of organizations at all levels and the degree of satisfaction in the public, the vector control effect in this area was satisfying. Conclusion Thanks to the government’s advocate and support of marketized operation and effective service quality management, Ningbo PCO maintains a good momentum of growth.

2011, 22 (2): 182-183.
Resistance of Culex pipiens pallens to common insecticides in Ningbo city
BAI Yong, XU Rong, REN Jian-xin
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Objective To determine the susceptibility of Culex pipiens pallens to commonly used insecticides in urban areas of Ningbo city, providing the basis for better administration of pesticidal agents. Methods LC50 was calculated using the impregnation method. Results The resistance indices of Cx. pipiens pallens were between 2.00 to 5.09 times in regard to permethrin, deltamethrin and beta-cypermethrin, and up to 1.11 to 2.04 and 1.36 to 2.88 times against dichlorvos and propoxur, respectively. The resistance index of Baoshijie pesticide diffusing agents against the larvae was up to 1.28 times, and the resistance indices of Abate 1% granules against the larvae and pupae were 1.19 and 1.37 times, respectively; for Feibiao 5% insecticidal granules, these indices were 1.64 and 1.07 times, respectively. Conclusion Cx. pipiens pallens mosquitoes were lowly resistant to permethrin, deltamethrin and beta-cypermethrin, yet sensitive to dichlorvos and propoxur in urban areas of Ningbo city. Baoshijie pesticide diffusing agents, Abate 1% granules and Feibiao 5% insecticidal granules were effective in larval control, though the first two were not as powerful against pupae. Monitoring of resistance in mosquitoes should be further strengthened for scientific, proper application of pesticides in future.

2010, 21 (5): 494-495.
Application of light traps in mosquito monitoring
FU Gui-ming, BAI Yong, GONG Zhen-yu, XU Rong,SHAO Guo-wen, LIN Yin-jun, SUN Ji-min, ZHU Guang-feng
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Objective To compare the effectiveness of the labor-hour method and the light trap method to mosquitoes, providing the basis for development of scientific and standard mosquito monitoring. Methods The study was conducted in Ningbo, where adult mosquitoes were monitored using the light trap method on a monthly basis to identify the composition and seasonal dynamics of mosquitoes. The resulting data were compared with the monitoring results from 2006 through 2008 based on the labor hour method. Results According to the labor-hour monitoring results, Culex pipiens pallens was the predominant indoor species in the residential areas of the city from 2006 to 2008, accounting for 99.17% of total mosquitoes. Aedes albopictus, Anopheles sinensis and Cx. tritaeniorhynchus accounted for 0.49%, 0.20% and 0.13%, respectively. The light trap monitoring in residential areas showed that Cx. pipiens pallens accounted for 81.55% of the total number, while Cx. tritaeniorhynchus, An. sinensis and Ae. albopictus accounted for 13.43%, 2.31% and 1.97%, respectively. Conclusion Both kinds of approaches were useful in revealing the composition of predominant mosquito species in the region. Therefore, the light trap method, featuring ease of use and minimum man-made factors, is more suitable for long-term systematic monitoring.

2010, 21 (4): 339-340.
Integrated monitoring of mosquitoes and mosquito?borne diseases in Zhejiang province
GONG Zhen-Yu, LIU Qi-Yong, HOU Juan, FU Gui-Ming, BAI Yong, XU Jiao-Ping, CHEN Zhi-Ping, YANG Tian-Ci, GUO Yu-Hong, REN Zhang-Yao, LU Liang, XU Rong, XU Zhe, LIN Yin-Jun
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Objective To analyze the feasibility of integrated monitoring of mosquitoes and mosquito?borne diseases, providing an integrated monitoring mode of vectors and the related diseases. Methods The integrated monitoring procedures for mosquitoes and mosquito?borne diseases were tested in two vector monitoring sites. Integrated monitoring was conducted in cities and counties under the collaboration of relevant institutions and personnel. The lamp trap method was used for adult mosquito integrated monitoring from June to October in 2009. Results An executive office was set up under the Zhejiang Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to deal with the overall coordination. Ningbo CDC completed the integrated monitoring of mosquito density, seasonal fluctuation and mosquito?borne diseases without external aid. Jiande CDC finished the field investigation of the above monitoring, and the laboratory specimen test was performed by the Zhejiang CDC. These accomplishments required extraordinary institutional coordination and a large number of personnel. In 2009, Ningbo reported 48 cases of malaria with an incidence rate of 0.73/105; one case of dengue fever with an incidence rate of 0.02/105; 18 cases of Japanese encephalitis (JE) with an incidence rate of 0.28/105; and 1 death with a mortality rate of 5.56%. Jiande reported no cases of malaria, dengue fever and JE. A total of 22 108 mosquitoes were captured in Ningbo, with a density of 9.60/h; and 945 were captured in Jiande, with a density of 4.92/h. Culex tritaeniorhynchus was the predominant species in Ningbo, accounting for more than 90%, followed by Cx. pipiens pallens, where as Aedes albopictus accounted for only 0.14%. In Jiande, Cx. pipiens pallens was predominant, followed by Anopheles sinensis; no Ae. albopictus was captured. Fluorescent PCR detection of 1973 Cx. tritaeniorhynchus in Ningbo showed two positive specimens for JE, with the minimum positive rate of 0.10%. Nested PCR detection of 225 Cx. pipiens pallens in Jiande resulted in negative for yellow virus. Conclusion The integrated monitoring of mosquitoes and mosquito?borne diseases is feasible. It is suggested to strengthen the research with regard to the integrated monitoring, early warning, control strategies and measures of mosquitoes and mosquito?borne diseases.

2010, 21 (3): 184-187.
Investigation and analysis of the seasonal change of mosquito during 2006 to 2008 in Ningbo city of Zhejiang province
BAI Yong, LIN Yin-Jun, XU Rong
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【Abstract】 Objective To know the seasonal change of mosquito in ningbo, and provided scientific basis for the mosquito control. Methods The landing biting method and light trap were used to the surveillance of mosquito, and mosquitoes breeding sites were inspected regularly. Results A total of 7495 mosquitoes were captured indoor during 2006-2008. Mosquito density index was 69.40/man·hour, and the ratio of male and female was 1∶1.54. Culex pipiens pallens accounted for 99.17%, and Aedes albopictus, Anopheles sinensis and Cx. tritaeniorhychus accounted for 0.49%, 0.20% and 0.13% respectively. The peak of adult occurred usually from June to July and October to November. As many as 7886 resting mosquitoes were captured indoor habitat and the ratio of male and female was 1∶1.83. Cx. pipiens accounted for 99.35%, Ae. albopictus, An. sinensis and Cx. tritaeniorhychus accounted for 0.33%, 0.18% and 0.14%, respectively. About 312 lamps were placed in the urban, and 11 881 adult mosquitoes were captured. The ratio of male and female ratio was 1.09∶1, the average density index was 3.17/lamp·hour. The density index in the park was the highest with the value of 6.27 , followed by residential areas(2.10) and hospital (1.16). Cx. pipiens pallens was the dominant specie, accounting for 90.60%, Cx. tritaeniorhychus, Ae. albopictus, An. sinensis, and other species mosquitoes accounted for 0.36%, 0.17%, 8.73%  and  0.14%  respectively.  The  peak  occurred usually from June to July. There were 71 lamps placed in the farmhouse, and 3078 adult mosquitoes were captured. The ratio of male and female was 4.76∶1. The average density index was 3.61/lamp·hour. Cx. tritaeniorhychus was the dominant specie, accounting for 73.91%, followed by Cx. pipiens pallens (20.47%), An. sinensis (3.54%), Ae. albopictus (1.23%) and other mosquitoes species (0.84%). The peak of density occurred usually from July to August. There were 23 912 larvae (pupa) collected, and the container index was 1992.67 mosquito/container. Ae. albopictus and Cx. pipiens pallens accounted for 75.17% and 24.42% respectively, and the other mosquitoes species accounted for 0.41%. The peak of density occurred usually from May to September. Conclusion The seasonal fluctuation of mosquitoes was obvious in Ningbo, and it should put the emphasis on the mosquito control to control mosquito-borne disease especially the management of mosquito breeding sites

2009, 20 (6): 598-600.
Analysis on the structure of pest flies in  four habitats in Ningbo city of Zhejiang province
XU Rong, ZHU Guang-Feng, XU Ming, SHAO Guo-Wen
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【Abstract】 Objective To know the species composition and seasonal change of pest flies in the farm produce trade markets, the external environment of restaurants, the public green belts and the residential areas in Ningbo city, and to provide the theoretical basis for the establishment of flies control strategy. Methods The adult flies were termly captured by cage with attractants and were identified and counted, and then calculating its density and constituent ratio.  Results The dominant species in four kinds of habitats were Musca domestica,  Chrysomyia megacephala  and  Lucilia cuprina,  but  M.domestica, C.megacephala and L.sericata in the farm produce trade markets, C.megacephala, M.domestica and L.sericata in the external environment   of   restaurants,   C.megacephala,   L.cuprina    and   M.domestica   in   the   public  green  belts,  and  M.domestica, C.megacephala and L.cuprina in the residential areas. Among flies captured, the appearance of M.domestica was the earliest, and its disappearance was the latest. However, the activity period of other flies was all less than 8 months each year, and the peak was usually from May to October.  Conclusion In the  control  of  flies,  the  life  habit  and  the  occurrence  rule  of M.domestica, Chrysomyia megacephala, L.sericata, and L.cuprina should be taken into account, and the key control period was from May to October.

2009, 20 (1): 24-26.
The investigation and analysis of epidemic encephalitis B vectors in Ningbo
BAI Yong; SHAO Guo-wen; XU Rong; MA Rui; FAN Fei-neng; LIN Yin-jun
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Objective To investigate the epidemic situation of encephalitis B and vector mosquitoes, and to provide information for its prevention and control. Methods Collecting and analyze epidemic data. Using light trap, scooping larvae to investigate the density of mosquito. Results In 2006, 42 cases of encephalitis B had been diagnosed, 6 of them died. The density index of mosquito of the patient home and other different locations were 6.05 and 13.22 pieces per light per hour, respectively; Culex( Cx.) tritaeniorhychus were 71.44% and 76.01% respectively. At 26 investigated breeding fields surrounding, respectively the larva density index(LDI) was 12.04 individuals per scoop, while Culex pipiens pallens were 49.44%, Cx.tritaeniorhychus were 37.87% of the total number the larva positive rates of container and crock amassing rain were 54.31% and 30.22% respectively. Aedes albopictus were 66.67% and 49.66% respectively; Cx.tritaeniorhychus were 25.11% and 33.42% respectively; Cx.pipiens pallens were 8.22% and 13.62% respectively. Conclusion The main vector of encephalitis B, Cx.tritaeniorhychus is popular in Ningbo. More attention should be paid to accination and mosquito control in encephalitis B control in Ningbo.
Annual Dynamic Change of Mosquito Density during 1999-2002 in Ningbo City of Zhejiang Province
ZHU Guang-feng;XU Rong.
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Objective In order to get the annual change law of mosquito population density in Ningbo city and to provide the theoretical basis for the effective control of mosquito,the density of mosquito population during 1999- 2002 was investigated in Ningbo City.Methods Using mosquito adult trapping device to catch mosquito adults in different locations of City at fixed time every month of 1999- 2002,then counting the number of different mosquito species.Results The dominant species of mosquitoes in Ningbo City are Anopheles hyrcanus sinensis Wiedemann, Culex pipiens pallens Coquillett,and Culex tritaeniorhynchus Giles,among which,the ratio of A.hyrcanus sinensis in all mosquito adults traped by device was 42.01%.The density of mosquito population had a larger fluctuation during the period of 1999-2002,especially C.pipiens pallens had the largest fluctuation range.The curves of season distribution of three dominant mosquito species were one peak type,on the whole,the peak appeared between June and August.As for single species,the peak of population density appeared between April and May for A.hyrcanus sinensis,between July and August for C.pipiens pallens,and between September and October for C.tritaeniorhynchus.Conclusion According to the laws of annual and season dynamics of mosquito population,the best time for controlling mosquito population in Ningbo city is April and May to decrease the population density of mosquito through all kinds of measures.
Study on Time Niche Among the Ectoparasites of the Rodent in Dongling Mountain in Beijing
GUO Tian-yu;XU Rong-man
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Objective To investigate the time niche of ectoparasites of the rodent in Dongling Mountain,Western Beijing.Methods The niche breadth and niche overlap of 18 dominant species of ectoparasites in resource-series formed by 7 species of rodents were calculated.The species of ectoparasites with great niche overlap were classified as one niche overlap group by clustering analysis.Results The values of time niche breadth of Neopsylla specialis,Ixodes persulcatus,Laelaps micromydis,and Lepotrombidium orientale were the widest in different ectoparasite type.The value of niche overlap of the dominant ectoparasites seen to be high,e.g. Laelaps echidninus and L.orientale,N.bidentatiformis and N.specialis,Haemogamasus calandrellus and N.specialis.ConclusionThose ectoparasite species with high value of niche overlap emerged on the same season.
Species-abundance Distrbution of the Rodent's Ectoparasite Communities in Dongling Mountain in Beijing
GUO Tian-yu; XU Rong-man
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Objective:To understand species-abundance distribution of the rodent's ectoparasite communities in Dongling Mountain,Western Beijing.Methods:Wild rodents were captured by snap-traps in three different ecological habitats in the region from June 1998 to May 1999.7 species of rodents,568 individuals were examined for ectoparasites,16 species of flea,3 species of tick,22 species of gamasid mite,and 7 species of chigger mite collected.Results:The species of ectoparasites with individuals below 10 accounted for 58%-88%,the species with middle individuals(11-100) were generally scarce,and a few species with high abundance(>100) could be seen in the ectoparasites communities.Conclusion:Species richness and abundance indices varied significantly in different types of ectoparasite communities among different hosts.
Study on Flea Communities of the Rodent in Dongling Mountain in Beijing
GUO Tian-yu; XU Rong-man
Abstract970)      PDF (800KB)(621)      
Objective:To study the structure of flea communities of the rodents in Dongling Mountain,Western Beijing.Methods:A series of ecological methods were involved in this paper of community structure,diversity and similarity.Results:16 species of flea,582 individuals were collected in three different ecological habitats from June 1998 to May 1999 in the region.In forest habitat,the dominant species of those communities are not very outstanding,while in the habitats of shrub and farmland,they quite outstanding.In flea communities, Frontopsylla nakagawai is dominant species for Apodemus agrarius and A.peninsulae,paradoxopsyllus curvispinus for Rattus niviventer,Neopsylla bidentatiformis for Cricetulus triton,Amphipsyllus primaries for Clethrionomys rufocanus.Conclusion:The structure of flea communities are complicated,with high diversity indexes.
Study on Trophic Niche Among the Ectoparasites of Rodent in Dongling Mountain in Beijing,China
GUO Tian-yu; XU Rong-man. Institute of Microbiology
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Objective:To investigate the trophic niche of ectoparasites of the rodent in Dongling Mountain,Western Beijing.Methods:The niche breadth and niche overlap of 18 dominant species of ectoparasites in resource-series formed by 7 species of rodents were calculated.The species of ectoparasites with great niche overlap were classified as one niche overlap group by clustering analysis.Results:The values of trophic niche breadth of Frontopsylla nakagawai,Ixodes persulcatus,Laelaps micromydis and Lepotrombidium orientale were the widest in different ectoparasity type.The value of niche overlap of the dominant ectoparasities was high,e.g. L.echidninus and L.turskestanicus,Hypoaspis pavlovskii and Eulaelaps stabularis,Neopsylla bidentatiformis and E.dongfangis,N.specialis and L.orientale,H.pavlovskii and Stenoponia sidim.Conclusion:The ectoparasites species with great niche overlap have similar need for host.
Study on Chigger Mite Communities of the Rodent in Dongling Mountain in Beijing
GUO Tian-yu*; XU Rong-man; LIU Guo-ping
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Objective:To study the structure of chigger mite communities of the rodents in Dongling Mountain,western Beijing.Method:A series of ecological methods are involved in this paper of community structure,diversity and similarity.Results:7 species of chigger mite,1780 individuals were collected in three different ecological habitats from June 1998 to May 1999 in the region.In forest habitat,the dominant species of those communities are not very outstanding,while in the habitats of shrub and farmland,they quite outstanding.In chigger mite communities, Leototrombidium orientale are dominant species for all hosts.ConclusionThe structures of chigger mite are simple,with low diversity indices.
Ability of Ixodes persulcatus(Acari:Ixodidae) Trans-stadial Transmission of Tick-derived Lyme Spirochetes Borreliagarinii
SUN Yi; XU Rong-man; GUO Tian-yu; et al
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Objective:To determine whether I.persulcatus can transmit Lyme spirochetes Borrelia garinii trans-stadially.Methods:Larva of I.persulcatus were allowed to feed on the KM mouse infected with tick-derived Lyme spirochete Borrelia garinii.And the larva replete and resultant nymphs were detected for the spirochetes by cultivation and PCR screening.Results:Almost all the larva of I.persulcatus replete from KM mice can acquire the spirochetes.During the blood ingestion period followed,the larva can maintain the infection,though its positive infection ratio fluctuated.After molted,about 45.0% of quest nymph I.persulcatus detected was infected with the spirochetes,which were infectious to the sensitive KM mouse.When fed by the nymph,the sensitive KM mouse should be infected by the spirochetes.The ear lope kidney spleen and bladder of the KM mouse were also infected.Conclusion: I.persulcatus is able to acquire and trans-phase transmit the spirochete B.garinii from larva to nymph stage.
Study on Ectoparasites of the Rodent in Dongling Mountain in Beijing
GUO Tian-yu; XU Rong
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Objective:To investigate the infestation level by ectoparasites on the rodent in Dongling Mountain,Western Beijing.Methods:Calculating the infestation ratio and ectoparasite(such as fleas,ticks,gamasid and chigger mites) indices on each rodent species in three different ecological habitats in the region.Analyzing the influences of the age or sex of host to the relative intensity of ectoparasites.Result:For Cricetulus triton the infestation ratio by ectoparasites was more than 46%,for Clethrionomys rufocanus the infestation ratio by fleas was 49.37%,for Rattus niviventer those by gamasid and chigger mites more than 49%,and the others lower.Ectoparasite indices on each rodent species in the scrub haditat were higher than those in the forest and farmland habitats.Conclusions:Ectoparasite index is affected by age to a certain degree,not by sex of the host.
Study on Some Features of the Rodent Population of Dongling Mountain in Beijing
GUO Tian-yu; XU Rong-man; PAN Feng-geng
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Objective:To study some feature of the rodent population in Dongling Mountain,Western Beijing.Methods:7 species of rodents,568 individuals were captured by snap-traps in three different ecological habitats in the region from June 1998 to May 1999.Results:The structure of rodent communities were simple,the dominant species were quite outstanding.There were 5 species in the forest habitat and capture rate was 4.06%,of which, Apodemus peninsulae,Clethrionomys rufocanus and A.agrarius were the dominant species.Five species in the shrubs habitat,the capture rate was 5.19%,and A.agrarius,C.rufocanus and A.peninsulae were the dominant species.Six species in farmland habitat,the capture rate was 6.53%,and A.agrarius,Mus musculus and <>Cricetulus triton were the dominant species.This paper dealt with some population parameters,included biomass,age structure,relative fatness,reproductive index,sex ratio,and breeding length of 7 rodent species in different habitats.Conclusion:The population of A.agrarius may increases.
Study on Gamasid Mite Communities of the Rodent in Dongling Mountain in Beijing
GUO Tian-yu; XU Rong-man; PAN Feng-geng
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Objective:To study the structure of gamasid mite communities of the rodents in Dongling Mountain,Western Beijing.Methods:22 species of gamasid mite,1 081 individuals were collected in three different ecological habitats from June 1998 to May 1999 in the region.A series of ecological methods were study in this study of community structure,diversity and similarity.Result:In forest habitat,the dominant species of those communities are not very outstanding,while in the habitats of scrub and farmland,they are quite outstanding.In gamasid mite communities, Laelaps micromydisis dominant species for Apodemus agrarius and Clethrionmys rufocanus, Eulaelaps stabularis for for Rattus niviventer,E.dongfangis for Cricetulus triton.Conclusions:The structures of gamasid mite communities are complicated,with high diversity indices.
Study on Tick Communities of the Rodent in Dongling Mountain in Beijing
GUO Tian-yu*; XU Rong-man; YE Jing-cheng; et al
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Objective:To study the structure of tick communities of the rodents in Dongling Mountain,Western Beijing.Methods:3 species of tick,416 individuals were collected in three different ecological habitats from June 1998 to May 1999 in the region.A series of ecological methods are involved in this paper of community structure,diversity and similarity.Results:In forest habitat,the dominant species of those communities are not very outstanding,while in the habitats of shrub and farmland,they quite outstanding.In tick communities, Ixodes persulcatus are dominant species for all rodent hosts.Conclusions:The structures of tick communities are simple,with low diversity indices.
Study on Interspecies Associations among the Ectoparasites from the Rodents in Dongling Mountain in Beijing
GUO Tian-yu; XU Rong-man
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Objective:To investigate the interspecies associations of ectoparasites of the rodents in Dongling Mountain,western Beijing.Methods:The interspecies associations among 18 dominant species of ectoparasites from the rodents were studied by interspecies coefficient.Result: Neopsylla bidentatiformis、N.specialis,Laelaps echidninus、L.turskestanicus,Leptotrombidium orientale and L.palpale,with wide of host range,present an apparently positive association,they can coexist on the hosts.There is a lightly negative association between Rhipicephalus sanguineus or Eulaelaps dongfangis with narrow host range and other species of ectoparasites.Conclusion:The wider host range of ectoparasites,the higher those of ectoparasites coefficient of association will be.
Study on the Rodent Communities of Dongling Mountain in Beijing
Guo Tianyu; Xu Rongman; Pan Fenggeng
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The paper reports the structure of rodent communities, and its seasonal variations in 3 different ecological habitats of Dongling Mountain in Beijing.Trap night method was used, and the rodents were captured each month from June,1998 to May,1999. The results are as follows. 1. In the shrubs habitat,it was Apodemus agrarius + Clethrionomys rufocanus + Apodemus peninsulae community. In the forest habitat, Apodemus peninsulae + Clethrionomys rufocanus + Apodemus agrarius community. In farmland habitat, Apodemus agrarius + Mus musculus + Cricetulus triton community. 2.The indices of biological diversity were different in different habitat and the highest was found in the shrubs habitat. 3. The index of rodent communities similarity between shrub and forest habitats was the highest.