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Tomato insect studies: DDD and DDT in three-year tests with chlorinated hydrocarbons
Authors
A. E. MichelbacherW. W. Middlekauff
N. B. Akesson
Authors Affiliations
A. E. Michelbacher is Assistant Professor of Entomology and Associate Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Berkeley; W. I. Middlekauff is Assistant Professor of Entomology and Assistant Entomologist in the Experiment Station, Berkeley; N. B. Akesson is Instructor in Agricultural Engineering and Junior Agricultural Engineer in the Experiment Station, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 4(5):11-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n05p11. May 1950.
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Abstract
Excellent control of tomato insects with DDT and DDD was achieved during the three-year period, 1946-1949. DDT and DDD were used safely on canning tomatoes and, when properly applied, gave excellent control without creating an objectionable residue problem.
Michelbacher A, Middlekauff W, Akesson N. 1950. Tomato insect studies: DDD and DDT in three-year tests with chlorinated hydrocarbons. Hilgardia 4(5):11-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n05p11
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