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Biological control of insects: California's subtropical climate favors establishment of natural enemies of agricultural insect pests
Author
C. P. ClausenAuthor Affiliations
C. P. Clausen is Chairman of the Department of Biological Control, University of Calilornia College of Agriculture, Riverside.Publication Information
Hilgardia 6(11):10-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n11p10. November 1952.
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Abstract
One third of the 100 or so insects introduced successfully into the continental United States for biological control, are established in California.
Clausen C. 1952. Biological control of insects: California's subtropical climate favors establishment of natural enemies of agricultural insect pests. Hilgardia 6(11):10-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n11p10
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