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Medical Entomological Surveillance of Enewetek Atoll
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GENERAL:
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By the direction of DASG a medical entomological survey was conducted
on selected coral islets of the Enewetak Atoll to determine all real
and potential entomological problems to be encountered during cleanup
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Biologically and ecologically the islets are still exebvinp-and: represent
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operations.
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a fragile and unstable biological community.
higher animal life forms has been artificisl.
The introduction of
This situation has
allowed a number of species to inhabit the islets unchecked by natural
predation.
c. A variety of factors have successfully limited the t!.c establishment
of various pests.
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Limited accessability of the islets.
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High winds.
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Limited land area, breeding sites, appropriate food sources and
harborage.
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These factors have, for the most part, restricted the establishment
Of medically important arthropoda on the islets.
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METHODOLOGY:
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<A total of 12 islets were selected for surveillance. Selection was
based on the following criteria:
1)
Size.
2)
Vegetation and structural harborage.
3)
Operational aspects related to cleanup mission,
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Information provided by Mid Pacific Marine Laboratory
Civilians and natives.
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(MPML)
Information provided by engineers surveying various islets.
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