Bacteriological analysis of Periplaneta americana L. (Dictyoptera; Blattidae) and Musca domestica L. (Diptera; Muscidae) in ten districts of Tangier, Morocco

Abstract

In this study, Periplaneta americana and Musca domestica were collected from ten districts in Tangier, to isolate and identify some bacteria from their body using selective media. The results indicate that the amounts of bacteria were different between the districts. Moreover, the bacteria isolated from body of American cockroaches differed from those of the houseflies. These findings show that American cockroaches and houseflies may carry pathogenic bacteria in the urban areas of Tangier. © 2007 Academic Journals.