“…We conclude that an active surveillance program is necessary to contain household infestations. (Leal et al 1961, Schlempler-Jr et al 1985, Grisard et al 2000; 3: state of São Paulo (hollow trees, anfractuosities, bromeliads, palms and rock shelters) (Barretto et al 1964, Barretto 1967, Forattini et al 1970, 1977; 4: state of Rio de Janeiro (hollow trees) (Miles et al 1982); 5: state of Minas Gerais (hollow trees, tree holes, palms and burrows in the floor) (Barretto et al 1978, Neves 1979, Santos-Júnior et al 2011, the present paper).…”