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b.

Each islet was surveyed identically. Walk-through surveillance with
insect nets and collecting equipment was conducted. All possible
breeding sites and harborages were sampled. Light traps were set out

in areas where wind shelter was provided to sample nocturnal activity.
Rodent surveillance was visual and with traps. Have-a-Heart traps

were set in association with burrows, nests, high activity areas and
harborage.

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c.

Laboratory areas provided by Mid Pacific Marine Laboratory (MPML) and
equipment indigenous to the survey teams provided ample work and
identification requirements. Insect identifications were made microscopically with the use of appropriate keys.

d.

The following islets were surveyed:

1)

Enewetak

(Fred)

2)

Medren

(Walt)

3)

Jedrol

(Rex)

4)

Japtan

(David)

5)

Ananij

(Bruce)

6)

Runit

(Yvonne)

7)

Billae

(Wilma)

8)

Alembel

(Vera)

9)

Lojwa

(Ursula)

10)

Aomon

(Sally)

11)

Aej

(Olive)

12)

Enjebi

(Janet)

RESULTS:
a.

The predominanat problem on the atoll is the large population of rats.
Two species of rats were noted,

1)
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Rattus rattus

(roof rat)

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Rattus exculaus

(Polynesian rat)

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