Economic Losses During an Outbreak of Simulium (Wilhelmia) Species (Diptera: Simuliidae) in the Cappadocia Region of Turkey
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Economic Losses During an Outbreak of Simulium (Wilhelmia) Species (Diptera: Simuliidae) in the Cappadocia Region of Turkey

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2014;38(2):116-119 DOI: 10.5152/tpd.2014.3446
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Abstract

Objective:

The aim of this study was to calculate the economic losses during an outbreak of Simulium (Wilhelmia) spp. in the Cappadocia Region of Turkey.

Methods:

The economic costs associated with a 2006-2007 outbreak of Simulium (Wilhelmia) spp. in the Cappadocia region of Turkey were calculated by summing losses to the livestock (dairy) industry and tourism (hotels), plus ongoing control expenditures.

Results:

More than 2.000.000 domestic and foreign tourists, 60.000 animals, and the local population were disturbed by the flies. Tourism was the most affected sector from the Simulium outbreak.

Conclusion:

The calculated cost of the outbreak according to 2013 prices was 10.626.966 TL (US$ 5.45 million). (Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2014; 38: 116-9)

Keywords: Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis, black flies, Cappadocia, economic impact, livestock