Features in the distribution of fleas (Siphonaptera) in the Balkhash-Alakol depression

Abstract

This paper describes the features of the distribution of the most abundant species of fleas that are carriers of the most dangerous infections in the Balkhash-Alakol depression. Was revealed that from 153 species of fleas described territory on the great gerbil (Rhombomys opimus Licht.) 35 species of are parasitic. From them 21 species are specific gerbils. Among the last, four species of fleas from Xenopsylla genus are dominant in number and value of epizootic. It also describes the modern features of habitats of these species and their relationship with the great gerbil populations represented in South Balkhash. It indicates the need research on the structure of population most abundant species of fleas and their relationship with the structure of the great gerbil’s population, as the main carrier of transmission infections in the region. Including as well as communication with epizootic activity in relevant natural foci of plague.