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VOL. 9, ISSUE 11 (2024)
Optimizing mass rearing of Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus, 1758): Enhancing collection devices and rearing unit management for homogeneous and heterogeneous populations
Authors
Raghavi A, B Ananda Ganesa Raja
Abstract
The American cockroach, Periplaneta
americana which is a domiciliary pest and mechanical vector of various
kinds of disease and micro-organisms requires specialized sanitation procedures
and optimized rearing techniques in laboratory condition. The odoriferous smell
associated with cockroach various predators, hence dilution of odour and
reconstructing rearing tanks with minimal changes enhancing ventilation create
ideal condition for handling the insects during conducting experiment. Standard
operating procedures (SOP) and Personal Protection Equipment’s (PPE) such as
goggles, double layered mask, silicon hand gloves, hair net, sanitizers are
preliminary requisite while handling with cockroach population. Monitoring and
inspection play a major role in checking the blowfly population, dead
cockroaches, microbial contamination and predation effect. A handmade plastic
box for collection of cockroaches from manhole supports optimal population next
to sewage collectors compared to various other sources which consumes more
energy and time.
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Pages:241-244
How to cite this article:
Raghavi A, B Ananda Ganesa Raja "Optimizing mass rearing of <i>Periplaneta americana</i> (Linnaeus, 1758): Enhancing collection devices and rearing unit management for homogeneous and heterogeneous populations". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 11, 2024, Pages 241-244
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