Abstract:Background:
Triatominae are vectors of the protozoan
Trypanosoma cruzi
, the causative agent of Chagas disease. This study aims to report an infestation on Triatominae colonies by a beetle, previously identified as a pest.
Methods:
The management of these colonies should be improved to maximize their usefulness, and factors that may cause harm to them should be avoided as much as possible.
Results:
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