Further eradication of tsetse in the Chad and Gongola river systems in north-eastern Nigeria.

Published online
01 Jan 1973
Content type
Journal article
Journal title
Journal of Applied Ecology
DOI
10.2307/2402892

Author(s)
Davies, H.

Publication language
English
Location
Africa South of Sahara & Nigeria

Abstract

During the years 1963-70, further progress was made in eradicating tsetse (Glossina tachinoides, G. morsitans, G. palpalis) from parts of north-eastern Nigeria through the application of persistent insecticide (generally DDT) to fly resting sites. Further modifications to the spraying technique are described. Insecticide barriers have been successful in protecting sprayed areas, and periodic checks indicate that all the country reclaimed is free from fly. A total of 10644 square miles (27570 km2) has been reclaimed.

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