Removal of DDT residue from pears, apples successfully accomplished by washing

Haskins, W

Removal of DDT residue from pears, apples successfully accomplished by washing

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W.M. Haskins

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(2):2-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n02p2c. January 1947.

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Abstract

One of the important undertakings of the Division of Entomology and Parasitology during the past three years has been a detailed study of the use of DDT (dichloro, diphenyl,trich-loroethane) for control of codling moth under the various conditions that exist in pear orchards of the state.

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