Impact of fenthion on nontarget birds during quelea control in Kenya
Wildlife Society Bulletin
By: Richard L. Bruggers , Michael M. Jaeger, James O. Keith, Paul L. Hegdal, J.B. Bourassa, Alfed A. Latigo, and John N. Gillis
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Abstract
Two nesting colonies of Quelea quelea in Kenya, 10 and 40 ha in size, were sprayed with 40 and 100 L of Queletox (60% fenthion), respectively. Predatory and insectivorous birds were exposed to short-lived, but severe and potentially harmful, residues. In both colonies, quelea died during a 4-7 day period. In the larger colony, dead and dying birds were found over an area of ≤17 days after spraying, only 2 were found moribund, but based on cholinesterase depression, 16 of 23 raptors examined after spraying were thought to have been exposed. -from Authors
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Impact of fenthion on nontarget birds during quelea control in Kenya |
| Series title | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Description | 12 p. |
| First page | 149 |
| Last page | 160 |
| Country | Kenya |