Studies in seasonal dynamics of Lipeurus lawrensis tropicalis Peters (Phthiraptera: Ischnocera) infesting poultry birds

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1979
Authors:G. P. Agarwal, Saxena A. Kumar
Journal:Zeitschrift für Angewandte Entomologie
Volume:58
Pagination:470 - 476
Date Published:1979
Abstract:

The population indices show constant relation with the rise or fall in temperature, during summer and winter months. Lice index (monthly meadbird) increased from February-March correspond- ing the gradual increase in tern erature. The peak index is obtained in May-June when there is a sharp increase in temperature. h e lower index is seen from September-February, corresponding with the decline in temperature and increase in relative humidity.

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