Factors influencing sterile codling moth (cydia pomonella l.) recapture, dispersion, and effectiveness as a control tactic in apple orchard systems / Robert T Curtiss, III.

The sterile insect technique is a proven technology used in the control and eradication of a number of pest insects over large areas. However, using this technology on a farm scale is a new and unproven application that until now has not been explored. This dissertation examines the impact of integr...

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