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The effect of ultra-low-volume aerial applications of endosulfan applied against Glossina (Diptera: Glossinidae) on populations of non-target organisms in savanna woodland in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

G. F. Cockbill
G. F. Cockbill
Affiliation:
Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Control Branch, Department of Veterinary Services, P.O. Box 8283, Causeway, Salisbury, Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.
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Abstract

During ultra-low-volume aerial applications of endosulfan at 14 g/ha for control of Glossina morsitans morsitans Westw. and G. pallidipes Aust. in savanna woodland in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia, the effects on other organisms were monitored. The numbers and varieties of arthropods, mainly insects, were studied by catches in light-straps and open trays. Mortalities amongst exposed aquatic insects, fish, frogs, mice and stingless bees (Trigona spp.) were noted. No deleterious effect of the insecticide was demonstrated, Other than on fish (Tilapia spp.) in shallow water.

Type
Original Articles
Information
Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 69 , Issue 4 , December 1979 , pp. 645 - 655
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1979

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