Cockroaches as potential mechanical vectors for mites infestation the first report in Kuantan
Background: Cockroaches have been long hated by people due to their creepiness and considered as pests. Since mites share the same environment as cockroaches, there are a number of possibilities for mites to be found on the cockroaches. Objectives: Hence, the study aimed to identify the occurrence o...
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| description | Background: Cockroaches have been long hated by people due to their creepiness and considered as pests. Since mites share the same environment as cockroaches, there are a number of possibilities for mites to be found on the cockroaches. Objectives: Hence, the study aimed to identify the occurrence of mites carried by cockroaches from two food stalls and two restaurants in Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Materials and Methods: A total of 179 cockroaches from the species of Periplaneta americana were caught and processed for identification of mites. The mites were observed under light microscope. Results: Microscopic evidence showed that 102 cockroaches carried mites. The percentage of mites’ occurrence was higher in the food stalls as compared to the restaurants. Conclusions: Overall, the study found that cockroaches potentially serve as mechanical vectors for mites. By reducing the cockroach infestation in food premises, the risk of transmission of dangerous mites via cockroaches also can be reduced. |
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| spelling | iium-693812019-06-24T08:45:05Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/69381/ Cockroaches as potential mechanical vectors for mites infestation the first report in Kuantan Mat Yusof, Afzan Q Science (General) Background: Cockroaches have been long hated by people due to their creepiness and considered as pests. Since mites share the same environment as cockroaches, there are a number of possibilities for mites to be found on the cockroaches. Objectives: Hence, the study aimed to identify the occurrence of mites carried by cockroaches from two food stalls and two restaurants in Indera Mahkota, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Materials and Methods: A total of 179 cockroaches from the species of Periplaneta americana were caught and processed for identification of mites. The mites were observed under light microscope. Results: Microscopic evidence showed that 102 cockroaches carried mites. The percentage of mites’ occurrence was higher in the food stalls as compared to the restaurants. Conclusions: Overall, the study found that cockroaches potentially serve as mechanical vectors for mites. By reducing the cockroach infestation in food premises, the risk of transmission of dangerous mites via cockroaches also can be reduced. Academic Journals Inc., USA 2018-12-24 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/69381/1/69381_Cockroaches%20as%20potential%20mechanical%20vectors.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/69381/2/69381_Cockroaches%20as%20potential%20mechanical%20vectors_SCOPUS.pdf Mat Yusof, Afzan (2018) Cockroaches as potential mechanical vectors for mites infestation the first report in Kuantan. International Journal of Zoological Research, 14 (2). pp. 71-76. ISSN 1811-9778 https://scialert.net/current.php?issn=1811-9778 10.3923/ijzr.2018.71.76 |
| spellingShingle | Q Science (General) Mat Yusof, Afzan Cockroaches as potential mechanical vectors for mites infestation the first report in Kuantan |
| title | Cockroaches as potential mechanical vectors for mites infestation the first report in Kuantan |
| title_full | Cockroaches as potential mechanical vectors for mites infestation the first report in Kuantan |
| title_fullStr | Cockroaches as potential mechanical vectors for mites infestation the first report in Kuantan |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cockroaches as potential mechanical vectors for mites infestation the first report in Kuantan |
| title_short | Cockroaches as potential mechanical vectors for mites infestation the first report in Kuantan |
| title_sort | cockroaches as potential mechanical vectors for mites infestation the first report in kuantan |
| topic | Q Science (General) |
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