The Persistence of Gypsy Moth Parasites in Heavily Sprayed Areas on Cape Cod, Massachusetts¹

Author: DOWDEN, PHILIP

Source: Journal of Economic Entomology, Volume 54, Number 5, October 1961 , pp. 873-875(3)

Publisher: Entomological Society of America

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Abstract:

Intensive spray programs have kept the gypsy moth (Porthelria dispar (L.)) at extremely low levels on Cape Cod since 1948, In spite of this most of the parasites introduced against this pest were recovered there in 1960.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 1961-10-01

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Journal of Economic Entomology is published bimonthly in February, April, June, August, October, and December. The journal publishes articles on the economic significance of insects and is divided into the following sections: apiculture & social insects; arthropods in relation to plant disease; forum; insecticide resistance and resistance management; ecotoxicology; biological and microbial control; ecology and behavior; sampling and biostatistics; household and structural insects; medical entomology; molecular entomology; veterinary entomology; forest entomology; horticultural entomology; field and forage crops, and small grains; stored-product; commodity treatment and quarantine entomology; and plant resistance. In addition to research papers, Journal of Economic Entomology publishes Letters to the Editor, interpretive articles in a Forum section, Short Communications, Rapid Communications, and Book Reviews.
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