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Observations on the Thermal Death Points of the Blow-fly at different relative Humidities

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2009

Mary V. F. Beattie
Mary V. F. Beattie
Affiliation:
Research Student, Department of Medical Entomology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
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In summarising, the following points are to be noted:—

1. The thermal death point of the blow-fly was definitely influenced by the factor of humidity.

2. Saturated and dry air had the effect of lowering the thermal death point.

3. Relative humidities from 60 per cent. to 80 per cent. were more favourable, while relative humidity of 70 per cent. actually was found to be an optimum point.

4. From the weighings it may be concluded that death in saturated air was due to the inability of the flies to regulate their heat by evaporation.

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Bulletin of Entomological Research , Volume 18 , Issue 4 , May 1928 , pp. 397 - 403
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1928

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