Selection of optimal physical conditions for mass propagation of Catolaccus grandis (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) aided by regression

Environmental Entomology

Volumn 25, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 165-173

  Morales Ramos, J A ^a   Greenberg, S M ^a   King, E G ^a  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

Author keywords

Augmentation; Biological control; Boll weevil; Parasitoid

Indexed keywords

CATOLACCUS GRANDIS;

EID: 0030485354     PISSN: 0046225X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/ee/25.1.165     Document Type: Article

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