The effect of a diatomaceous earth formulation on the larvae of Ephestia kuehniella Zeller

Journal of Stored Products Research

Volumn 34, Issue 2-3, 1998, Pages 113-121

  Nielsen, P S ^a  

^a Danish Pest Infestation Laboratory   (Denmark)

Author keywords

Diatomaceous earth; Ephestia kuehniella; Mills; Organic produce

Indexed keywords

EPHESTIA KUEHNIELLA;

EID: 0032052224     PISSN: 0022474X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-474X(97)00060-X     Document Type: Article

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