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Citrus pest insecticides: Screened by laboratory and field tests as new control chemicals are developed
Authors
R. L. MetcalfR. B. Carlson
U. E. Murphy
Authors Affiliations
R. L. Metcalf is Assistant Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Riverside; R. B. Carlson is Laboratory Technician, Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside; U. E. Murphy is Laboratory Technician, Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside.Publication Information
Hilgardia 3(7):5-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n07p5. July 1949.
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Abstract
New synthetic organic insecticides for controlling citrus insects and mites require proving upon the individual species because of the remarkable degree of specificity shown by the compounds.
Metcalf R, Carlson R, Murphy U. 1949. Citrus pest insecticides: Screened by laboratory and field tests as new control chemicals are developed. Hilgardia 3(7):5-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n07p5
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