Fly strike in sheep: Quick-acting contact poisons tested

Douglas, J; Wilson, J

Fly strike in sheep: Quick-acting contact poisons tested

Authors

J. R. Douglas
J. F. Wilson

Authors Affiliations

J. R. Douglas is Assistant Professor of Para-sitology, and Assistant Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Davis; J. F. Wilson is Professor of Animal Husbandry, and Animal Husbandman in the Experiment Station, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 2(3):14-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n03p14. March 1948.

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Abstract

Fly strike has always been a serious problem in the north coast area of California.

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