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A field guide to the types of insects and mites infesting cured fish

Year of publication 1989

Pages 33

Author C.P. Haines and D.P. Rees;Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 9551028273

Series title FAO Fisheries Technical Paper

Series number 0429-9345 - T303

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This field guide presents basic information on the recognition, importance and biology of the main types of insects and mites infesting cured fish. General information on the development and ecology of insects and mites is presented, together with advice on the collection, examination and preservation of specimens. The four main pest types (Necrobia rufipes, Dermestes spp., Lardoglyphus spp. and Diptera) are illustrated, with notes on their scientific and common names, appearance, life-cycles an d ecology. Notes are also given on the damage these pests can cause to cured fish, and on ecological factors relevant to pest control and loss reduction. A selected bibliography is given for further reading.

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Haines, C.P.; Rees, D.P. (comps.) A field guide to the types of insects and mites infesting cured fish. FAO Fisheries Technical Paper. No. 303. FAO, Rome, 1989. 33 pp.

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