ABSTRACT
Pest Surveillance ................................................................................................. 13
Cultural Methods ................................................................................................ 13
Mechanical and Physical Methods ..................................................................... 15
Biological Methods ............................................................................................. 17
Chemical Methods .............................................................................................. 19 Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (Organochlorines) ............................................. 19 Organophosphates ......................................................................................... 19 Carbamates .....................................................................................................20 Formamidines.................................................................................................20 Macrocyclic Lactones .....................................................................................20 Pyrethrins .......................................................................................................20 Pyrethroids ..................................................................................................... 21 Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs) .................................................................. 21
The primary reasons for pest control activities in veterinary entomology are to reduce or prevent losses of food and fiber; maintain healthy livestock, poultry, and companion animals; and reduce insects associated with animal production practices as a source for public nuisance.
