Investigation on mites and insects breeding status of bed mats in college dormitories in Wuhu City

Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control
Chen JingSun En-Tao

Abstract

To understand the breeding situations of mites and insects from bed mats in dormitories in a college in Wuhu City, so as to provide evidences for improving the prevention and control of mites. From March to May, 2015, the dust samples from bed mats in student dormitories were collected and detected for mites and insects by microscopy. In addition, the intervention measures including soaking the mats in the warm water, exposing the mats to the sunlight for a long time and cleaning up the indoor environment were carried out, and the breeding situations of mites and insects before and after the intervention were compared. A total of 428 dust samples from bed mats were collected, and the total infestation rate of mites and insects was 71.03%. There were 11 species of mites and insects identified, among which, the infestation rate of Dermatophagoides farinae (60.05%) was the highest, following by that of Liposcelis bostrychophilus (40.89%) . The infestation rates of Cheyletus malaccensis, Blattisocius sp. and Pyemotes sp. were 9.81%, 3.74% and 1.64%, respectively, and the above mites might cause dermatits. The infestation rates of mites and insects in dust samples from bed mats stored in indoor corner, wardrobe, bed bottom, and the ...Continue Reading

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