ectoparasites are considered as the main vectors of zoonotic diseases. they play an important role for transmission of wide variety of diseases such as cchf, leishmaniosis and plague to human and vertebrates. mammals, especially rodents, are the most important reservoirs of zoonotic diseases. the aim of this study was to identify the ectoparasites of rodents captured in korram-abad, lurestan pr...

The history of rodent control programs in New York State is reviewed, beginning with state-funded efforts in August, 1967. In 1969, Federal rodent control grant funds were used to establish four Model Cities programs. At its peak in 1970, programs were active in 18 counties, eight cities and villages, and in six Model Cities areas. The program encompasses a l l the major metropolitan areas of t...

Rodents are the most abundant and diversified order of living mammals in world. Since middle ages they known to contribute human diseases, eg. black rats associated with distribution plague. In modern times also rodents form a threat for public health number pathogens directly or indirectly transmitted by rodents. Of 2277 extant rodent species, 217 species reservoirs harboring 66 zoonoses cause...

The greenkeeper is fortunate in that he is not unduly required to pinch pennies when it comes to selecting and using effective control measures. Furthermore, he is fortunate in having available reasonably satisfactory control measures for most of the insect and rodent pests that are likely to infest or seriously damage turf grasses. Unfortunately, however, prophylactic or preventive measures ar...