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AN AIR-FILTER HOOD FOR THE CONTROL OF LEPIDOPTERAN SCALES

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 May 2012

W. D. Seabrook ,
B. Ponder  and
L. J. Dyer
W. D. Seabrook
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 6E1
B. Ponder
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 6E1
L. J. Dyer
Affiliation:
Department of Biology, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 6E1
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Abstract

A hood incorporating a removable air filter and an electrostatic dust precipitator reduced the numbers of air-borne scales around laboratory workers handling insects, thereby reducing the occupational hazard of allergic reactions. The hood is mobile and easy to maintain. Construction details are provided.

Résumé

Une hotte aspirante qu'incorpore un filtre et un precipitateur de poussière électrostatique réduit la quantité des écailles dans l'air autour les assistants de laboratoire qui manipule les insectes, et de cette façon reduit le risque du métier des reactions allergiques. La hotte est mobile, et facile d'entretenir. On a donné les details de la construction.

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Articles
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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 117 , Issue 2 , February 1985 , pp. 241 - 243
Copyright
Copyright © Entomological Society of Canada 1985

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