Biological control and genetics: BTI — a potent new biological weapon
Authors
Richard GarciaBrian A. Federici
Irvin M. Hall
Mir S. Mulla
Charles H. Schaefer
Authors Affiliations
Richard Garcia is Associate Entomologist, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720; Brian A. Federici is Associate Professor of Entomology, University of California, Riverside; Irvin M. Hall is Professor of Insect Pathology, University of California, Riverside; Mir S. Mulla is Professor of Entomology, University of California, Riverside; Charles H. Schaefer is Entomologist, University of California, stationed at the Fresno Mosquito Control Research Laboratory.Publication Information
Hilgardia 34(3):17-19. DOI:10.3733/ca.v034n03p17. March 1980.
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Abstract
Control of mosquitoes through exploitation of their natural enemies to suppress them has been given high priority in California for many years. More studies have been approved and more funds expended on biological controls than on any other research category. Investigations have been pursued on a broad range of bioagents—mosquito predator fish, aquatic insects, fungal and bacterial pathogens, and nematode parasites.
Garcia R, Federici B, Hall I, Mulla M, Schaefer C. 1980. Biological control and genetics: BTI — a potent new biological weapon. Hilgardia 34(3):17-19. DOI:10.3733/ca.v034n03p17
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