Evaluation of the efficacy of vacuum cleaners for the integrated control of brown spider Loxosceles intermedia

Some venomous spiders of the genus Loxosceles can reach high population densities inside and around houses. In Brazil, most spider accidents are related to Loxosceles intermedia. Control of loxoscelism should utilize integrated pest management tools, such as vacuum cleaners, to eliminate egg sacs, w...

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Main Authors: E. N. Ramires, A. V. L. Retzlaff, L. R. Deconto, J. D. Fontana, F. A. Marques, E. Marques-da-Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2007-01-01
Series:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-91992007000300005