Assessment of non-biting synanthropic flies associated with fresh markets
This study was conducted to assess the composition of non-biting synanthropic flies in different fresh markets. To achieve this goal, four fresh markets –Pasar Borong, Pasar Seri Kembangan, Pasa Bukit Serdang and Pasar Taman Seri Serdang – were surveyed in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. Non-biting syn...
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| description | This study was conducted to assess the composition of non-biting synanthropic flies in different fresh markets. To achieve this goal, four fresh markets –Pasar Borong, Pasar Seri Kembangan, Pasa Bukit Serdang and Pasar Taman Seri Serdang – were surveyed in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. Non-biting synanthropic flies from different spots, i.e. middle of the market, grocery shops, food stalls, garbage piles and vacant places within these markets were collected. A total of 1,158 flies from 15 fly species were collected during the study period. The highest number of species was found from the family Muscidae, while individuals of the family Calliphoridae were the highest in number, of which the most prominent was Chrysomya megacephala. The highest number of flies (52%) and species (12) were found in Pasar Borong and the most populated sampling spot was garbage piles. A significant difference between Pasar Borong and all other markets (p= 0.0002) was observed. A significant difference was observed in all the sampling spots at different markets except the food stalls. The study shows that fresh markets can be potential places for breeding of disease spreading flies if proper sanitation practices are not applied. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-438612016-10-26T10:07:38Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/43861/ Assessment of non-biting synanthropic flies associated with fresh markets Khoso, F. N. Wong, Sing King Chia, Suet Lin Lau, Wei Hong This study was conducted to assess the composition of non-biting synanthropic flies in different fresh markets. To achieve this goal, four fresh markets –Pasar Borong, Pasar Seri Kembangan, Pasa Bukit Serdang and Pasar Taman Seri Serdang – were surveyed in Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. Non-biting synanthropic flies from different spots, i.e. middle of the market, grocery shops, food stalls, garbage piles and vacant places within these markets were collected. A total of 1,158 flies from 15 fly species were collected during the study period. The highest number of species was found from the family Muscidae, while individuals of the family Calliphoridae were the highest in number, of which the most prominent was Chrysomya megacephala. The highest number of flies (52%) and species (12) were found in Pasar Borong and the most populated sampling spot was garbage piles. A significant difference between Pasar Borong and all other markets (p= 0.0002) was observed. A significant difference was observed in all the sampling spots at different markets except the food stalls. The study shows that fresh markets can be potential places for breeding of disease spreading flies if proper sanitation practices are not applied. AkiNik Publications 2015 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/43861/1/Assessment%20of%20non-biting%20synanthropic%20flies%20associated%20with%20fresh%20markets1.pdf Khoso, F. N. and Wong, Sing King and Chia, Suet Lin and Lau, Wei Hong (2015) Assessment of non-biting synanthropic flies associated with fresh markets. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 3 (1). pp. 13-20. ISSN 2349-6800; ESSN: 2320-7078 http://www.entomoljournal.com/vol3Issue1/pdf/25.1.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Khoso, F. N. Wong, Sing King Chia, Suet Lin Lau, Wei Hong Assessment of non-biting synanthropic flies associated with fresh markets |
| title | Assessment of non-biting synanthropic flies associated with fresh markets |
| title_full | Assessment of non-biting synanthropic flies associated with fresh markets |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of non-biting synanthropic flies associated with fresh markets |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of non-biting synanthropic flies associated with fresh markets |
| title_short | Assessment of non-biting synanthropic flies associated with fresh markets |
| title_sort | assessment of non biting synanthropic flies associated with fresh markets |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/43861/1/Assessment%20of%20non-biting%20synanthropic%20flies%20associated%20with%20fresh%20markets1.pdf |
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