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Table 2 Infestation index by nest types found random searches in quadrats sampled in 10 rural communities located in Loja Province, Ecuador

From: Ecological factors related to the widespread distribution of sylvatic Rhodnius ecuadoriensis populations in southern Ecuador

Ā 

Type nest

Community

Squirrel

Mouse/rat

Bird

Ā 

No. examined

No. infested

Infestation index

(%)

No. examined

No. infested

Infestation index

(%)

No. examined

No. infested

Infestation index

(%)

Amarillos

12

-

-

7

-

-

4

-

-

Bramaderos

11

6

54.5

4

2

50

3

-

-

Coamine

-

-

-

4

-

-

18

-

-

El Guineo

5

2

40

5

-

-

5

-

-

GalƔpagos

4

-

-

8

3

37.5

11

-

-

Jacapo Q

6

-

-

15

1

6.7

8

-

-

La CiƩnega

17

4

23.5

2

-

-

22

-

-

La Extensa

-

-

-

4

-

-

13

1

7.7

Naranjo Dulce

16

3

18.8

16

1

6.2

19

1

5.3

San Jacinto

-

-

-

7

-

-

44

-

-

Total

71

15

21.1

74

7

9.4

148

2

1.4