Early biological control attempts in Canada

Authors

  • B. P. Beirne Pestology Centre Department of Biological Sciences Simon Fraser University Burnaby, B.C.
  • J. S. Kelleher Scientific Information Section Canada Department of Agriculture Ottawa, Ontario

Keywords:

Biological control

Abstract

Seven attempts at biological control by introduction were made against six species of insects in Canada in 1882 to 1907. None apparently was successful.

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2019-08-28

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Vol. 70 (1973): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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