Acarologia (2001) 42, 223-226
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J-Paul Cornet and Sylla Massamba (2001)
Contribution a l' etude des tiques (Acarina : Ixodina) vectrices du virus de la fievre hemorragique Crimee-Congo (CCHF), au Senegal 4-Lacher et recapture de Hyalomma truncatum Koch 1844
Acarologia 42 (3), 223-226
Abstract: The authors demonstrate that Hyalomma truncatum, one of the main vectors of the virus CCHF for man in West Africa, can cover more than 8 meters in a night to seek a host and that 48 hours after dropping it 15% can be recovered.
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(original language: French)
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution
Pest and/or beneficial records:
| Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyalomma truncatum | Senegal |
