Table 1 Infestation index and number of adults/nymphs of Rhodnius prolixus collected in the two samplings
Sampling | Sites sampled in the crown | Number of palm trees sampled | Number of palm trees infested (%) | Number of adults/nymphs collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
First sampling | Crown | 150 | 133 (88.66) | 83/1256 |
Second sampling | Base | 40 | 39 (97.5) | 17/379 |
Mid-zone | 40 | 38 (95) | 23/410 | |
Crown | 40 | 35 (87.5) | 88/154 |