Raybould J N, Boakye D A
WHO Onchocerciasis Control Programme, Volta River Authority, Akosombo, Ghana.
J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 1986 Mar;2(1):14-7.
Two populations of the Beffa form of Simulium damnosum s.l. were colonized on a small scale for the first time in Africa. The colonies survived for three and five generations, respectively. Information gained led to improvements in adult handling techniques which proved adequate for colony maintenance despite the small numbers reared. Nevertheless, large scale rearings are required to avoid inbreeding and to produce sufficient numbers for experimental purposes.
非洲首次对贝法型的恶蚋（Simulium damnosum s.l.）两个种群进行了小规模养殖。这些种群分别存活了三代和五代。所获得的信息促使成虫处理技术得到改进，尽管养殖数量较少，但这些技术被证明足以维持种群。然而，需要进行大规模养殖以避免近亲繁殖，并为实验目的提供足够数量的个体。
