David A. Eads, U.S. Geological Survey Fort Collins Science Center
20220726
Data on flea control using fipronil grain bait with black-tailed prairie dogs at Badlands National Park, South Dakota, 2020-2021
tabular digital data
https://doi.org/10.5066/P9WOCEI6
David Eads
Lindsey Buehler
Anne Esbenshade
Jason Fly
Evan Miller
Holly Redmond
Emily Ritter
Caitlyn Tynes
Sasha Wittmann
Travis Livieri
Paul Roghair
Phillip Dobesh
Eddie Childers
Danielle Buttke
2022
One Health in Action: Plague Vector Flea Control and Interpretative Education at Badlands National Park
publication
EcoHealth
Springer
We collected fleas from colonies of black-tailed prairie dogs in Badlands National Park, South Dakota, 2020-2021. Specifically, we tested fipronil grain for flea control on two colonies: Colony A in 2020 and Colony B in 2021. To assess on-host flea numbers (in 2020 and 2021), we anesthetized trapped prairie dogs (and their fleas) with isoflurane in induction chambers for processing. We combed each individual with a fine-tooth comb for 30 seconds to remove and count fleas. We released all animals, after they were recovered from anesthesia, at the location where they were captured. To assess off-host flea numbers (in 2021), we used a plumber’s cable to insert a 20- by 20-centimeter flannel-cloth as deep as possible into burrow tunnels. We then shook the cable for 30 seconds to imitate movement by a host. We removed the cloth from the burrow and counted detected fleas. Total flea counts from individual prairie dogs or burrows were considered an index of flea abundance.
The first data set (Fleas 2020.csv) includes data from captures and combings of individual prairie dogs in 2020 and the second data set (Fleas 2021.csv) includes data from captures and combings of individual prairie dogs and swabbing of individual burrows in 2021.
Funding and logistical support were provided by the US Geological Survey; Prairie Wildlife Research; National Park Service; US Forest Service; and US Fish and Wildlife Service.
To assess the effects of fipronil grain on prairie dog fleas.
2020
2021
observed
None planned
Badlands National Park, South Dakota, USA
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-101.8488
43.4479
43.9068
ISO 19115 Topic Category
biota
None
Cynomys ludovicianus
Fipronil
Flea
Plague
USGS Thesaurus
ecology
USGS Metadata Identifier
USGS:61d79611d34ed7929400514c
Common geographic areas
South Dakota
Badlands National Park
None
Cynomys ludovicianus
Kingdom
Animalia
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
None. Please see 'Distribution Info' for details.
None. Users are advised to read the dataset's metadata thoroughly to understand appropriate use and data limitations.
David A Eads
U.S. Geological Survey, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
Ecologist
mailing address
2150 Centre Avenue Bldg C
Fort Collins
CO
80526
US
970-226-9261
970-226-9230
deads@usgs.gov
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 horizontal positional information has not been conducted, or is not applicable.
We collected fleas from colonies of black-tailed prairie dogs in Badlands National Park, South Dakota, 2020-2021. Specifically, we tested fipronil grain for flea control on two colonies: Colony A in 2020 and Colony B in 2021. To assess on-host flea numbers (in 2020 and 2021), we anesthetized trapped prairie dogs (and their fleas) with isoflurane in induction chambers for processing. We combed each individual with a fine-tooth comb for 30 seconds to remove and count fleas. We released all animals, after they were recovered from anesthesia, at the location where they were captured. To assess off-host flea numbers (in 2021), we used a plumber’s cable to insert a 20- by 20-centimeter flannel-cloth as deep as possible into burrow tunnels. We then shook the cable for 30 seconds to imitate movement by a host. We removed the cloth from the burrow and counted detected fleas. Total flea counts from individual prairie dogs or burrows were considered an index of flea abundance.
During 15-16 and 21-22 February 2020, ¼ cup fipronil grain was placed at each prairie dog burrow on Colony A . We assessed on-host flea burdens on three 1.44 ha sites at Colony A and three 1.44 ha sites at a separate nontreated colony, with sampling in summer 2020, 129-138 days post-treatment.
During 11 May 2021, a 4.86 hectare portion of Colony B was treated with fipronil grain at ¼ cup per burrow. We assessed on-host and off-host flea burdens on the treated habitat and a separate nontreated 3.89 hectare portion of the same colony. We combed prairie dogs for fleas 25-27, 38–39, and 105-107 days post-treatment and swabbed burrows for fleas 27-28 and 102-103 days post-treatment.
The first data set (Fleas 2020.csv) includes data from captures and combings of individual prairie dogs in 2020. The data set lists treatment (TREATMENT = NONTREATED or FIPGRAIN) and flea abundance (FLEAS).
The second data set (Fleas 2021.csv) includes data from captures and combings of individual prairie dogs and swabbing of individual burrows in 2021. The data set lists period of experiment (PERIOD = EARLY [25-39 days post-treatment] or LATE [102-107 days post-treatment]), treatment (TREATMENT = NONTREATED or FIPGRAIN), method of flea collection (METHOD = Comb or Swab), and flea abundance (FLEAS).
2022
David A Eads
U.S. Geological Survey, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION
Ecologist
mailing address
2150 Centre Avenue Bldg C
Fort Collins
CO
80526
US
970-226-9261
970-226-9230
deads@usgs.gov
Fleas 2020.csv
Comma Separated Value (CSV) file containing data.
Producer Defined
TREATMENT
Treatment
Producer Defined
NONTREATED
Not treated
Producer defined
FIPGRAIN
Treated with fipronil grain
Producer defined
FLEAS
Flea abundance on combed prairie dog
Producer Defined
0
7
Fleas
Fleas 2021.csv
Comma Separated Value (CSV) file containing data.
Producer Defined
PERIOD
Period of experiment
Producer Defined
EARLY
25-39 days post-treatment
Producer defined
LATE
102-107 days post-treatment
Producer defined
TREAT
Treatment
Producer Defined
FIPGRAIN
Treated with fipronil grain
Producer defined
NONTREATED
Not treated
Producer defined
METHOD
Method of flea detection
Producer Defined
Comb
Combing prairie dog
Producer defined
Swab
Swabbing burrow
Producer defined
FLEAS
Flea abundance
Producer Defined
0
47
Fleas
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Digital Data
https://doi.org/10.5066/P9WOCEI6
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20220726
FORT Metadata Specialist
U.S. Geological Survey, Fort Collins Science Center
FORT Metadata Specialist
mailing address
2150 Centre Avenue Bldg C
Fort Collins
CO
80526
US
970-226-9100
970-226-9230
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