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Chief, Fnewetak Planning Group
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Medical Entomology Survey Officer
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Medical Entomological Surveillance of Enewetak Atoll
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By the direction of DASG a medical entomological survey was conducted
on selected coral islets ot the Enewetax
Atoll to determine all real
.and potential entomological problems to be encountered during cleanup
operations,
Biologically and ecologically the islets are still evekying-and: represent
a fragile and unstable biological commnity.
higher animal life forms has been artificisl.
The introduction of
This situation has
allowed a number of species to inhabit the istets unchecked by natural
predation,
A variety of factors have successfully limited the tlc establishment
of various pests,
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1)
Limited accessability of the islets.
2)
High winds.
3)
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Limited land area, breeding sites, appropriate food sources and
harborage.
These factors have, for the most part, restricted the establishment
of medically important arthropoda on the islets.
MUTHODOLOGY:
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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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5)
Information provided by Mid Pacific Marine Laboratory
Civilians and natives.
(MPML)
Information provided by engineers surveying various islets.
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