Assessment of vector/host contact: comparison of animal-baited traps and UV-light/suction trap for collecting <it>Culicoides </it>biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), vectors of Orbiviruses

Assessment of vector/host contact: comparison of animal-baited traps and UV-light/suction trap for collecting <it>Culicoides </it>biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae), vectors of Orbiviruses

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The emergence and massive spread of bluetongue in Western Europe during 2006-2008 had disastrous consequences for sheep and cattle production and confirmed the ability of Palaearctic <it>Culicoides </it>(Diptera: Ceratopo...

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Main Authors: Delécolle Jean-Claude, Crochet Didier, Rakotoarivony Ignace, Gardès Laëtitia, Allène Xavier, Lancelot Renaud, Garros Claire, Viennet Elvina, Moulia Catherine, Baldet Thierry, Balenghien Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/119

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