Overall aspects of Bt in forest service cooperative gypsy moth suppression projects

Abstract

Improvements in Bt performance and cost, coupled with public concerns over human health risks have elevated Bt to a viable alternative to chemical insecticides. Operational use of Bt in recent years has demonstrated that while foliage protection can generally be achieved in most situations, gypsy moth population reduction cannot. Efforts are needed to improve Bt performance in healthy, building gypsy moth populations.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings, Symposium: Microbial control of spruce budworms and gypsy moths

Citation

Schneeberger, Noel F. 1985. Overall aspects of Bt in forest service cooperative gypsy moth suppression projects. In: Grimble, David G.; Lewis, Franklin B., coords. Proceedings, Symposium: Microbial control of spruce budworms and gypsy moths; 1984 April 10-12; Windsor Locks, CT. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-100. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 35-37