Dimethoate, a systemic of low mammalian toxicity, as an orchard insecticide in British Columbia

Authors

  • D. P. Pielou Research Station Canada Department of Agriculture Summerland, B.C.
  • R. S. Downing Research Station Canada Department of Agriculture Summerland, B.C.

Keywords:

Dimethoate, mammalian toxicity, orchard insecticide

Abstract

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2019-08-20

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Vol. 57 (1960): Proceedings of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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