Laboratory evaluation of Alsystin, a chitin synthesis inhibitor, against Culex pipiens pipiens l. (Dip., Culicidae): Effects on development and cuticle secretion

Journal of Applied Entomology

Volumn 123, Issue 7, 1999, Pages 437-441

  Rehimi, N ^a   Soltani, N ^a  

^a BADJI MOKHTAR UNIVERSITY   (Algeria)

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EID: 0032841556     PISSN: 09312048     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1439-0418.1999.00388.x     Document Type: Article

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