David A. Eads
20210222
Data on the effects of deltamethrin and fipronil on black-tailed prairie dog ectoparasites, South Dakota, USA, 2018–2019
comma-separated values (CSV) file
https://doi.org/10.5066/P97IUXTJ
David A. Eads
Alexis C. Yashin
Lauren E. Noble
Michele C. Vasquez
Miranda H.J. Huang
Travis M. Livieri
Phillip Dobesh
Eddie Childers
Dean E. Biggins
20200603
Managing plague on prairie dog colonies: insecticides as ectoparasiticides
publication
Journal of Vector Ecology
vol. 45, issue 1
n/a
Wiley
ppg. 82-88
https://doi.org/10.1111/jvec.12375
Data were collected to investigate effects of deltamethrin and fipronil on ectoparasites from black-tailed prairie dogs in South Dakota, USA. In late-July 2018, we treated 3 sites with 0.05% deltamethrin dust and 5 sites with host-fed 0.005% fipronil grain. Three non-treated sites functioned as experimental baselines. We collected ectoparasites before treatments (June-July 2018) and after treatments (August-October 2018, June-July 2019). We combed ectoparasites from live-trapped, anesthetized prairie dogs. Trapping on treated and non-treated sites occurred simultaneously or nearly simultaneously in each year. Detected ectoparasites were counted and placed back on the prairie dogs from which they were collected to reduce a removal effect. Ectoparasites included fleas, lice, and mites.
Data were collected to assess the effects of fipronil and deltamethrin on ectoparasites on black-tailed prairie dogs. The data may inform investigations of insecticide flea control and plague mitigation measures.
2018
2019
observed
None planned
-102.3761
-101.5137
44.0205
43.6867
Conata Basin, Buffalo Gap National Grassland, and Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA
ISO 19115 Topic Category
biota
None
Cynomys
Prairie dog
Flea
Plague
Yersinia pestis
Mite
Louse
USGS Metadata Identifier
USGS:5e5826dbe4b01d50924a9545
None
United States
South Dakota
None. Please see 'Distribution Info' for details.
Users are advised to read the data set's metadata thoroughly to understand appropriate use and data limitations. Please contact the Dataset Point of Contact when using these data.
David A. Eads
U.S. Geological Survey, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
Ecologist
mailing address
2150 Centre Avenue Bldg C
Fort Collins
CO
80526
United States
970-226-9261
970-226-9230
deads@usgs.gov
Funding and logistical support were provided by the National Park Service; U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Prairie Wildlife Research; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; U.S. Forest Service; Colorado State University; National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; and World Wildlife Fund.
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Cynomys ludovicianus
Kingdom
Animalia
Black-tailed prairie dog
Subkingdom
Bilateria
Infrakingdom
Deuterostomia
Phylum
Chordata
Subphylum
Vertebrata
Infraphylum
Gnathostomata
Superclass
Tetrapoda
Class
Mammalia
Subclass
Theria
Infraclass
Eutheria
Order
Rodentia
Suborder
Sciuromorpha
Family
Sciuridae
Subfamily
Xerinae
Tribe
Marmotini
Genus
Cynomys
Subgenus
Cynomys (Cynomys)
Species
Cynomys ludovicianus
TSN: 180186
Attribute accuracy assessed by Originators. Data were checked for errors, and triple checked with raw field data sheets for accuracy.
Logical accuracy tests conducted by Originators. Values fall within the expected ranges and duplications/omissions were not detected.
Data set is considered complete for the information presented, as described in the abstract. Users are advised to read the rest of the metadata record carefully for additional details.
A formal accuracy assessment of the horizontal positional information has not been conducted, or is not applicable.
A formal accuracy assessment of the vertical positional information has not been conducted, or is not applicable.
Data were collected to investigate effects of deltamethrin and fipronil on ectoparasites from black-tailed prairie dogs in South Dakota, USA. In late-July 2018, we treated 3 sites with 0.05% deltamethrin dust using backpack operated, pressurized dusters to infuse the dust into burrows (~8 grams per burrow). In late-July 2018, we also treated 5 sites with host-fed 0.005% fipronil grain using gloved hand at a rate of ½ cup (~4 oz) of grain per burrow opening, or along transects, each 10 m apart, at 10 m spacing. Both products were distributed ~50 m beyond the locations where prairie dogs were trapped. Buffers separated all sites by >200 m. Three non-treated sites functioned as experimental baselines (no treatments). We collected ectoparasites before treatments (June-July 2018) and after treatments (August-October 2018, June-July 2019). We combed ectoparasites from live-trapped, anesthetized prairie dogs, combing them with a fine-toothed comb, as thoroughly as possible, for 30 seconds each to index ectoparasite abundance. Trapping on treated and non-treated sites occurred simultaneously or nearly simultaneously in each year. Detected ectoparasites were counted and placed back on the prairie dogs from which they were collected to reduce a removal effect. Ectoparasites included fleas, lice, and mites. These ectoparasites differ morphologically and are easily distinguishable. Prairie dogs were allowed to recover from anesthesia and released at point of capture.
2020
Short-term ectoparasite data.csv
Comma Separated Value (CSV) file containing data.
Producer Defined
PERIOD
Period of experiment.
Producer Defined
BEFORE
Before insecticide treatments (Jun-Jul 2018).
Producer defined
AFTER
After insecticide treatments (Aug-Oct 2018).
Producer defined
TREATMENT
Treatment category.
Producer Defined
FIPRONIL
0.005% fipronil grain treatment.
Producer defined
NONE
No treatment (experimental baseline).
Producer defined
DELTA
0.05% deltamethrin dust treatment.
Producer defined
FLEAS
Number of fleas detected on prairie dog.
Producer Defined
<< empty cell >>
No Data
Producer defined
0
135
Fleas
LICE
Number of lice detected on prairie dog.
Producer Defined
<< empty cell >>
No Data
Producer defined
0
122
Lice
MITES
Number of mites detected on prairie dog.
Producer Defined
<< empty cell >>
No Data
Producer defined
0
725
Mites
Long-term ectoparasite data.csv
Comma Separated Value (CSV) file containing data.
Producer Defined
PERIOD
Period of experiment.
Producer Defined
BEFORE
Before insecticide treatments (Jun-Jul 2018).
Producer defined
AFTER
After insecticide treatments (Jun-Jul 2019).
Producer defined
TREATMENT
Treatment category.
Producer Defined
FIPRONIL
0.005% fipronil grain treatment.
Producer defined
NONE
No treatment (experiment baseline).
Producer defined
DELTA
0.05% deltamethrin dust treatment.
Producer defined
FLEAS
Number of fleas detected on prairie dog.
Producer Defined
<< empty cell >>
No Data
Producer defined
0
135
Fleas
LICE
Number of lice detected on prairie dog.
Producer Defined
<< empty cell >>
No Data
Producer defined
0
122
Lice
MITES
Number of mites detected on prairie dog.
Producer Defined
<< empty cell >>
No Data
Producer defined
0
725
Mites
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Digital Data
https://doi.org/10.5066/P97IUXTJ
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20210222
FORT Metadata Specialist
U.S. Geological Survey, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
FORT Metadata Specialist
mailing address
2150 Centre Avenue Bldg C
Fort Collins
CO
80526
United States
970-226-9100
970-226-9230
fortdatamanagement@usgs.gov
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