The Effect of Ultra Low Volume Aerial Dispersal of Naled on an Aquatic Habitat. Robins AFB, Georgia

Abstract

Ultra low volume aerial application of naled (Dibrom 14) at 0.7 and 1.5 oz per acre were made. The effects of the spray on non target aquatic organisms were monitored utilizing caged fish, shoreline sampling, drift traps, drop traps, acetylcholinesterase levels in fish brain and other observations. Acetylcholinesterase activity in fish brains was depressed in the treated areas but no significant mortality of fish was noted. No gross effects on the normal fauna was observed. From this test it is concluded that no extensive monitoring activities are required for routine spray missions using conventional rates of naled, but closely spaced, multiple applications may require monitoring.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA003630

Entities

People

  • James M. Livingston
  • James T. Goodwin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acetylcholinesterases
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Civil Engineering
  • Classification
  • Electron Capture
  • Environmental Health
  • Fish
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Habitats
  • Monitoring
  • Pesticides
  • Sampling
  • Security
  • United States

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience

Technology Areas

  • Space