In this article we will discuss about the mites and ticks as vectors. 1. Mites: Mites surpass all other Arachnids in numbers and they are very small sized Acarines. There is a great variety of body form in the Acarina, some appearing grotesque. The majority are more or less round or oval without division into head, thorax and abdomen, but [...]
To prevent and eradicate the mosquito borne diseases, different type of measures have been undertaken. Such measures are: A. Prevention of infection: Personal protection against the attack of mosquito can be done by the following ways: (a) Protection against mosquito bites must be done by covering the body with clothing's after sunset. (b) Doors, windows, ventilators etc. are to be [...]
In this article we will discuss about the collection and structure of arthropods. Arthropods are collected in different ways. Those living in open are sensitive to light and collected by light trap. Those living in soil are extracted by application of heat. I. Light Trap: Some insects are attracted by light. Light trap is used to collect them. The light [...]