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Insecticide resistant houseflies: Development of resistance to organic insecticides other than DDT by houseflies in southern California
Authors
Ralph B. MarchRobert L. Metcalf
Authors Affiliations
Ralph B. March is Junior Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Riverside; Robert L. Metcalf is Associate Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Riverside.Publication Information
Hilgardia 3(11):3-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n11p3. November 1949.
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Abstract
Houseflies which have developed resistance to DDT residual sprays have also become resistant to other organic insecticides.
March R, Metcalf R. 1949. Insecticide resistant houseflies: Development of resistance to organic insecticides other than DDT by houseflies in southern California. Hilgardia 3(11):3-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n11p3
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