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Oxygenated phosphine fumigation for pest control.

Authors :
Liu, Yong-Biao
Source :
International Pest Control; Sep/Oct2012, Vol. 54 Issue 5, p280-281, 2p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article focuses on the research by entomologist Yong-Biao Liu regarding the efficacy of oxygenated phosphine fumigation for pest control in the U.S. It states that Lui has worked on fumigation with phosphine at low temperatures and found that oxygen levels enhance phosphine toxicity against insects. Lui comments on the importance of the oxygenated phosphine fumigation to reduce treatment time and to control pests, along with its impact on the phosphine fumigation industry.

Subjects

Subjects :
PHOSPHINES
FUMIGATION
PEST control

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00208256
Volume :
54
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Pest Control
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
83761219