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

1. Department of Animal Health Economy, Erciyes University Faculty of Veterinary Science, Kayseri, Turkey

2. Department of Parasitology, Erciyes University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kayseri,Turkey

3. Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, Georgia, USA

4. Department of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Clemson University, School of Agricultural, Clemson, USA

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Received Date: 18.11.2013

Accepted Date: 09.12.2013

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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

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

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