Biological Control3 of Insects, The

Synopsis

Shows pests studied in the laboratory including the cottony cushion scale, the cabbage moth, the cabbage white butterfly, the green vegetable bug, and the vegetable weevil. Outlines the success with which they have been controlled by their natural enemies and shows the entomologists’ search for a wasp to control the Queensland fruit fly. Also shows use of virus diseases as a biological control measure.

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 36 min.

Year of production

1960

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

biological pest control; butterflies; fruit flies; insect pests; insects; moths; weevils

Production Company

Name

Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation

Notes

use for CSIRO

Distributor

Name

Darvill Associates

Phone

01494 783643

Fax

01494 784873

Address

Chesham
Bucks
HP5 2SG

Notes

Closed down about 1998