Program Review: Research seeks new ways to combat mosquitoes

Loomis, E; Fontaine, R; Boardman, R

Program Review: Research seeks new ways to combat mosquitoes

Authors

Edmond C. Loomis
Russell E. Fontaine
Robert M. Boardman

Authors Affiliations

Edmond C. Loomis is Extension Parasitologist and Lecturer in Microbiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis; Russell E. Fontaine is Extension Entomologist (Mosquito Specialist), University of California, Davis; Robert M. Boardman is Communication Specialist, University of California, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 31(8):6-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v031n08p6. August 1977.

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Abstract

Working with 63 mosquito control agencies throughout the state, University of California researchers have completed three major mosquito control projects:

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