Objective To understand the distribution, composition ratio, the population density and seasonal variation of flies and the pathogens they could carry in the different major coastal ports in Fujian province. Methods The species, composition ratio and population density and seasonal variation of flies were investigated in the different frontier ports, such as Ningde, Fuzhou Airport, Mawei, Putian, Quanzhou and Xiamen from 2006 to 2009 years. The density(number/cage·day) was calculated by baiting cage. Statistical analysis with the software SPSS 11.51 was made to evaluate the density index and seasonal fluctuation of flies in different places. And the Aerobic plate count and Coliforms in the major flies were tested. Results A total of 190 034 flies, classified into 65 species (13 in Ningde, 40 in Fuzhou airport, 37 in Mawei, 32 in Putian, 18 in Quanzhou and 21 in Xiamen) that belong to 34 genera, 5 families, were captured from 2006 to 2009. Among them, Chrysomya megacephala (42.92% ), Musca domestica (14.93%) and Lucilia sericata (10.91%) were the dominant species. The density index was highest in rubbish heap(149.42/cage·day), followed by Sewage treatment plants (139.67/cage·day) and the palaces outside of food factories (132.18 /cage·day), with freight depot/storehouse (13.08/cage·day) being the lowest in the density. The peak density in Xiamen, the Airport and Mawei was about two months later than that in Putian, Quanzhou and Ningde. Except Ningde and Fuzhou airport, a bimodal density distribution with seasonal variation was seen in the four ports. A large number of total bacteria and coliform bacteria were detected in flies in some ports. Conclusion There are more fly species in Fuzhou Airport, Mawei and Putian. The density of flies in six coastal ports is much higher than that specified in the National Control Standard. The dominant fly species in all the coastal ports are similar. The Results of fly pathogen examination and the higher fly density reveal that there is a high potential risk of intestinal infectious diseases. Environmental remediation is the basic measure for the control of flies.
2010, 21 (6):
587-591.