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Effect of pesticides on honeybees: Relative toxicity of pesticide dusts studied in laboratory tests with controlled temperature, humidity, and time
Authors
E. L. AtkinsL. D. Anderson
T. O. Tuft
Authors Affiliations
E. L. Atkins, Jr., is Associate Specialist in Entomology, University of California, Riverside; L. D. Anderson is Entomologist, University of California, Riverside; T. O. Tuft was Senior Laboratory Technician, University of California, Riverside, when the above reported studies were made.Publication Information
Hilgardia 9(4):5-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v009n04p5. April 1955.
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Abstract
In comparative toxicity studies of 57 pesticide dusts, DNOSOBP—2,4dinitro-o-secObutyl phenol (DN-211)—was the most toxic to honeybees.
Atkins E, Anderson L, Tuft T. 1955. Effect of pesticides on honeybees: Relative toxicity of pesticide dusts studied in laboratory tests with controlled temperature, humidity, and time. Hilgardia 9(4):5-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v009n04p5
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