Newly developed insecticides for pest control

Metcalf, R

Newly developed insecticides for pest control

Author

Robert L. Metcalf

Author Affiliations

Robert L. Metcalf is Assistant Entomologist in the Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 1(10):2-2. DOI:10.3733/ca.v001n10p2b. September 1947.

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Abstract

Scientific research by commercial and governmental interests has resulted in an unprecedented development of new materials showing great promise as insecticides. Intelligent evaluation of their potentialities will offer big dividends in improving the efficiency of present day pest control practices.

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