摘要 |
The present invention is related to the control of ectoparasites belonging to the genusCaligusin cultured fish. More specifically, the invention is directed to the isolation of attractant fractions from fish mucus for the control of parasites in aquaculture industry fish. The present invention is further directed to the manufacture of an attractant bait based on the mucus and/or attractant fractions isolated from fish mucus. The attractant bait comprises the fish mucus and/or attractant fractions isolated from fish mucus, a gel selected from agar, gelatin, carrageenan, acrylamide, polyethylene glycol and chitosan, and a supporting matrix, which may be polypropylene. A method of preparation of the bait and the use thereof is also claimed. |