Research findings on effectiveness of DDT in the livestock industry in California

Douglas, J

Research findings on effectiveness of DDT in the livestock industry in California

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James R. Douglas

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(2):2-2. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n02p2b. January 1947.

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Abstract

The recent flood of publicity concerning DDT has resulted in such widespread misconceptions of its proper use that it is desirable to review here what may be expected of this insecticide and discuss some of the livestock pests against which it may be employed.

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