Dryness protects farm stored grain from insect attack

Michelbacher, A

Dryness protects farm stored grain from insect attack

Author

A. E. Michelbacher

Author Affiliations

A. E. Michelbacher is Assistant Professor of Entomology and Assistant Entomologist in the Experimental Station, Berkeley.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(8):1-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n08p1d. July 1947.

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Abstract

Many insects that infest grain in farm storage are small. Some are smaller than a grain of wheat. In fact, with some species, a single kernel of grain furnishes sufficient food for the development of from one to several individuals.

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