Insect suppression in Eastern Region national forests: 1930-1980.

Richard F. Fowler; Louis F. Wilson; Donna M. Paananen

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-103

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Insect suppression in Eastern Region national forests: 1930-1980.

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Authors:

Richard F. Fowler, Louis F. Wilson, Donna M. Paananen

Year:

1986

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-103

Source:

General Technical Report NC-103. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Reports on insect suppression in 16 Eastern Region national forests over a 50-year period. Identifies 27 target insects attacked, insecticides used, acreages treated, and results obtained by suppression attempts. Notes that only 3.4% of Eastern national forest land has been chemically treated during the years studied.

Keywords

pesticides, insecticides, pest management, cultural control, DDT arsenicals

Citation

Fowler, Richard F.; Wilson, Louis F.; Paananen, Donna M. 1986. Insect suppression in Eastern Region national forests: 1930-1980. General Technical Report NC-103. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station